2009 Nissan Altima

Sedan

2.5L 2500CC l4 ELECTRIC/GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirat

CVT

1n4cl21e69c189135

Clear

ELECTRIC/GAS

History, Mileage and MPG's:The car started out as a Hertz rental and was purchased using their Rent2Buy program. I purchased the car early 2011 with ~46k miles and since then I have driven another ~150k miles. I travel 100 miles a day to and from work and as you can see from the pictures I average ~34 MPG and about 35 MPH on my trip. The car has been adult (over 50) owned and operated since 2011. Maintenance:The car has had regular oil changes and recently (5/2014) had new front tires. The front wheel bearings and the left front axle have been replaced; 4 wheel alignment performed after axle replacement. When I purchased the left front axle I also purchased the right front axle and it will be included in the sale should the need arise to have it replaced. Brakes have been replaced but I don't remember when; there is plenty of pad left. It has not had nor needed any other major maintenance. Added Bonus: I will include an electronic copy of the 2008 factory repair manual (135M of pdf's) on an flash drive. Body and Interior:The car has the normal small rock chips on the front and some minor paint scratches expect for a 5 year old with 197,000 miles but as you can see in the pictures shines up nicely. Notice in the pictures that even the door jams are very clean; the car has been washed and waxed regularly and has been very well cared for during my ownership. The car was involved in a low speed accident a few years ago that damaged the front bumper and grille which was repaired by ACT body shop in Westminster, MD. At the same time the rear bumper was replaced due to a trailer hitch punching a hole in the rear bumper in another parking lot. (As you can tell from the Vehicle Report this was minor damage since the report does not list any accidents. In the interest of full disclosure I felt I needed to list it here.) The interior is in very good shape with only minor scuffing on the right dash. There are no rips or tears and the car has not been smoked in during my ownership. The widows are tinted with Maryland legal 35% tint. Once the car has been paid I can remove the tint at the buyers request. The engine compartment is very clean. Extras and Miscellaneous: Since it is a Hybrid it has some option that were only offered on the Hybrid like custom 16" wheels and automatic Dual Climate Control . The engine is the same 2.5 liter used on the base Altima with an extra electric motor and the pick up is very good. My wife's purse was stolen about a year ago so we only have one key and it recently went through the wash so the SmartKey functions are not working (remote door locks, panic, etc). The push button starts works fine but you have put the key in the slot on the dash (you can see this in the picture of the open drivers door). We are only selling the car because I purchased a used Prius to help cut down on the gas expense (I know, 35 MPG wasn't good enough?) and my wife has a new Honda Fit so we really don't need a 3rd car. The TPMS system has a bad sensor so the low tire light stays on. There are no problems with the tire pressure. Edmunds had this to say: Full 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid ReviewWhat's New for 2009The 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid remains unchanged from the previous year, except for standard automatic door locks and four more exterior color choices.IntroductionHybrids and other green cars, though known for being economical and earth-friendly, have a reputation for also being rather slow, odd-looking and uninspiring behind the wheel. Bucking the trend is the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid. Although it has the outward appearance and driving manners of a conventional sedan, the Altima Hybrid sips fuel while keeping harmful emissions to a minimum.Borrowing heavily from rival Toyota's parts bin via a licensing agreement, the Nissan Altima Hybrid shares a fair amount of technology and components with the Toyota Camry Hybrid. It has a Nissan engine -- a revised version of the 2.5-liter four-cylinder in the regular Altima and a specialized continuously variable transmission (CVT). These improvements result in a more refined powertrain with better acceleration than the Camry Hybrid, while maintaining the same combined fuel economy.On the subject of fuel economy, the Altima Hybrid excels, managing 35 mpg in the city and 33 in highway driving, according to EPA estimates. By comparison, the all-gas Altima four-cylinder gets only 23/31 mpg. While that's a hefty improvement for city driving, consider for a moment the Hybrid's higher price tag over the conventional Altima. It will take years of ownership to recoup the Hybrid's premium in fuel savings alone. At that rate, the Altima Hybrid would only appeal to those who plan on owning the car for quite a spell, or to the very eco-conscious.Another drawback for the Altima, and indeed many of Nissan's models, is the structure and pricing for options. Unfortunately, options are not available individually, but bundled with other items into fairly large and expensive packages. Further complicating matters is that some packages are only available as supplements to supporting packages. This puts the Altima at a considerable price disadvantage compared to the Camry Hybrid.Still, among the few green midsize sedans on the market, the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid is our favorite, with its swift acceleration, sporty (for a hybrid) handling, miserly fuel consumption, comfort and practicality. Just make sure you live in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Vermont -- these are the only states where it is currently sold.Body Styles, Trim Levels, and OptionsThe 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid sedan is available in just one trim level. Standard equipment includes 16-inch alloy wheels, full power accessories, a tilt/telescoping steering column, keyless ignition/entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, instrumentation unique to the Hybrid and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack.Options are combined into three major packages, each package requiring the purchase of the preceding package. The initial options in the Convenience Package include an eight-way power driver seat, automatic headlights, a rear spoiler and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated audio controls. The Connection Package, which requires the purchase of the Convenience Package, includes turn signals integrated into the outside mirrors, leather seats, heated front seats, rear air-conditioning vents, Bluetooth and a nine-speaker Bose audio system with an in-dash six-CD/MP3 changer and satellite radio. The Technology Package add-on includes a navigation system with real-time traffic information, a rearview camera and a hybrid energy/fuel flow readout. A sunroof is the major stand-alone option.Powertrains and PerformanceThe Altima's hybrid powertrain is essentially identical to Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive in both design and function. It combines a modified version of the Altima's 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (which makes 158 horsepower in this application) and an electric motor capable of 40 hp and 199 pound-feet of torque. A specialized CVT is standard. The gasoline and electric power plants operate together or one at a time, depending on driving conditions, to optimize fuel economy and power. Together, they combine for a maximum 198 hp.The EPA estimates the Altima Hybrid's fuel economy to be 35 mpg city/33 mpg highway and 34 mpg in combined driving. These numbers are comparable to the Toyota Camry Hybrid's. Yet another benefit for the Altima Hybrid is its qualification as an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle, meaning it is one of the cleanest gasoline-burning cars. In performance testing, we clocked the Altima Hybrid from zero to 60 mph in an impressive 7.6 seconds.SafetyStandard safety equipment for the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid includes antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front-seat side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags and front-seat active head restraints. In crash tests, the Altima Hybrid was awarded the highest scores possible from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (five out of five stars) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ("Good" ratings) for both frontal- and side-impact protection.Interior Design and Special FeaturesInside, the Altima Hybrid offers a roomy cabin with first-rate materials that better the Camry's equivalents. Interior storage is plentiful, with several bins and large compartments, but trunk space is limited due to the Hybrid's battery pack. Compared to the conventional Altima's 15-cubic-foot trunk capacity, the Hybrid's capacity is squeezed down to 9 cubes. Front seats in the Altima Hybrid are comfortable and supportive, but rear seating can be a bit awkward for taller passengers. With the rear bench mounted fairly low to the floor and limited foot space, thigh support is compromised.Driving ImpressionsThe 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid is a green car that doesn't compromise driving pleasure. While it certainly wouldn't be thought of as a canyon carver or a track-day candidate, this hybrid manages to retain much of the acceleration and road-holding prowess of the conventional four-cylinder Altima. Steering is notably precise, with ample feedback.