We have two nissan altima's in the family. Both 99's. I have one in the garage right now it was the top of the line model with leather,sport wheels,all options you could get at the time. We are the original owner it now has 235,000 miles and it still runs like new with no rust. Still has the original starter and alternator. Uses no oil and no leaks. Also have a 99 with 130,000 miles looks and runs great. This is just my experiences with nissan cant say all of them are this good but the older altimas have been good daily drivers and winter cars for us.