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TTAC reviews the 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5SE and almost loves it - ‘To test the new metal’s mettle, I headed to the country, to frolic where ribbons of blacktop divide fields of fattening Angus cattle. I discovered that the Coupe’s body roll is well controlled. The steering and chassis responses may be dumbed down from the 3.5 version, but the 2.5 S is still a willing dance partner. In fact, the two-door Altima feels as light and flickable as any modern Honda. Until you flick it. At that point, you discover massive, howling front-wheel drive-induced understeer.

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