My New Car

I got a new 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5S about 2 months ago. The car is navy blue with a charcoal cloth interior, has a sunroof, alloy wheels, rear spoiler, and radio controls on the steering wheel. I got a ridiculous price for the car - $19,500 + TTL. The KBB value of the car right now, as used, is still more than this (private party sale), so I think I made an EXCELLENT deal.

So far the car has been an "adjustment" for me. I have found some quite annoying things with the car that I am not sure how to rectify. These include:

• Vibrating floor board - This is especially annoying on the highway. I have yet to look into why it is doing this, but my guess is that it has to do with the tires, the wheels, and the wheel bearings.
• Vibrating steering wheel, particularly when the A/C is turned on - I think this is just a symptom of a 4-cyl. car.
• Vibrating pedals - This is by far the most annoying part of the car. The pedals have an annoying vibration / "massager-like" feel to them when operating them, particularly on the highway. It is to the point that driving for long periods of time without cruise is annoying and somewhat hurtful to my feet. I again have no answer for this problem.

But not everything is bad with the car! First off, the car is really great looking (take a look at the pic!). Secondly, for a 4-cylinder car, it takes off! And I mean, it takes off quickly. I love getting on the highway and getting up to 65 - 70 mph in no time. The inside of the car is very roomy (especially for a mid-side vehicle). The dash is laid out nicely and the orangey backlight on the gages and the radio are extremely pleasant and sporty.

So, in the end, it's a mixed bag of sorts, and I am not sure how or what to feel about the car. I am considering keeping the car for about a year and then look into trading it in for another car (e.g., BMW 335i). I'll keep you posted.