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Nissan Sentra buying advices

Nissan NV Passenger buyer tricks? The in-dash Nissan Connect infotainment system on an available 8-inch screen is only fine. It’s certainly better than the Entune system in the Toyota Corolla, but it’s no improvement over what you find in a Honda Civic. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both here, which is good, as embedded navigation isn’t available. The screen itself can be unresponsive and drivers are often forced to tap the screen multiple times for actions that should be simple. For example, when I push the audio shortcut button, it doesn’t go to the source that I’m already listening to (be it satellite, FM, Bluetooth or whatever) but instead to the source option page itself. The more I’m tapping buttons, the more my eyes are off the road.

You’ll need to verify that the vehicle you want is still in stock before going into the dealership. Websites aren’t always up to date with the latest information if a vehicle was purchased the day before. Check to see if there are any dealer installed options, like nitrogen already in the tires, all-weather floor mats, or theft protection packages, since these can add thousands of dollars to the price of the vehicle. If possible, try going in on a weekday during the day to avoid long wait times. Schedule an appointment for a test drive, so the car’s waiting for you when you get there. Try out a variety of different roads during the test drive—highways, dirt roads, streets, etc. Make sure the controls are easy to use and that your child seat will fit in the car. You don’t have to buy the car right away either. Give it a day or two to think it over, but keep in mind that other people might be looking at the same vehicle! You can ask Nissan dealers to email you a breakdown of the ‘out-the-door price’ with all of the taxes and fees included. Go ahead and ask to preview the products that the dealership will offer you after you purchase the car, including paint protection, extended warranties, and pre-paid maintenance plans.

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It’s safe to say that the Japanese have milked the second-generation Frontier to a full extent, and it turns out this decision was a right one from sales perspective. Now that the mid-size truck market is getting much more competitive with the return of Ford Ranger and the introduction of Jeep Gladiator, the Japanese simply cannot afford to continue dragging on any longer. The 2020 Nissan Frontier will be built upon a new platform more closely related to the full-size Titan than the overseas mid-size Navara, but will sport the latter model’s design cues. It’s also expected to get a price hike considering how current entry-level models start from under $20,000. The new models will start from the other side of the mentioned mark.

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