Just sold my Altima[1998] last Dec. and purchased a HCH2. HCH2 is much better handling auto. [Sporty drive] I had alot of mechanical problems with the Nissan for the first year. Steering rack, electrical problems, timing chain $2200 to repair and the list grew. It was a confortable car to drive however. My HCH2 has been trouble free and a confortable car as well, not to speak of the great FE. on top of everything. H