Q: Is a 14' to 15' Altima 3.5 SL worth buying?
I have heard so many horror stories about the Xtronic CVT's in this car. Thinking that 258 ft lb of torque will be going through that thing sends shivers down my spine. Would this car be worth buying if I'm considering keeping it for over 6 years?
My car has 25000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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