Hello, I just purchased a 2002 Altima S. The dealer offered an extended warrantee which I declined in spite of the high pressure. However, he did give me 30 days to reconsider, so that's what I'm doing. The warrantee he was selling was fairly inclusive of all systems and components on the car.
One thing that stays with me is some of the figures he was tossing around for computer failures on vehicles in general - thousands of dollars. I don't worry about the smaller stuff like starters and alternators. I can replace these myself. But I have no experience with computer replacement. My questions: How prone is the 2002 Altima to a computer failure and does anyone here know what a ballpark cost would be for repair? What other large ticket repairs are common on the Altima? General opinions on if an extended warrantee makes sense for this car? thanks, Tom