Need some advice

[moose]

My parents are thinking of buying a used car. Now my dad has always been into the domestics but just lately he's changed his mind. We are looking for a Mid-size sedan, and my parents want something that rides smooth, rides quiet, has AC, is large enough for 5 people, comfortable and an overall reliable car. We are looking at a 98-99 Nissan Altima vs. a 1999 Toyota Camry vs. whatever comes next.

If you could give me some info on what you think is best that would be great. Perferably if you have had a Nissan Altima, could you tell me how many problems you've had with it. My parents are not neccessarily worried about performance they just want a good car. I know Nissan makes awesome cars but my parents need proof, so anything you post my parents will read. Thanks!

Oh and by the way they only have 10 g's (canadian dollars) so keep that in mind.

[Zemus]

There both very close, i would go with the nissan, my parents have a Camery and its decent but keep up the nissan pride. Also the Altima if its a V6 is very quick, and even the v6 camery isent that fast, but they dont really want performance right, well thats all i know

[KiDyNomiTe]

Both cars can go through a lot, a lot of people in my shool have altima's or camrys. And you know how teenagers are, always beating the hell out of thier cars. Especially this one guy I know with an Altima, he is a crazy driver, and yet hasn't had any problems with his altima.

If you are choosing between an Altima and Camry, it basically comes down to what you find for a better price and in the better condition. The cars will last a while. I don't really knwo what other sedans will fit your needs, to me these two are one of the best, a Maxima would be nice to, but it's more sports oriented, and probably higher price, so I say go with the Altima to keep it in the Nissan family.

[moose]

anyone else? I know you like to voice your opinions!!

[SilviaDriver]

4dr honda accord has pretty much everything ur asking for.

also, this seems to be more of an offtopic to me

[SimpleS14]

Honda Accord.....and this thread does seem off-topic.

[misnomer]

Was there a V6 in the '98-99 Altimas? I thought they were all KA24s untill the latest incarnation with the VQ35 and the new 2.5 liter motor. But yeah, as these guys have said, test drive them, see what they like, what they can find. . .