russ 
1998 Nissan Altima Sedan SE 4dr Sedan
Reliable until now!
 Up to last Saturday, my 10 year old Altima has been nothing but ultra reliable.  It is a noisier car on the highway, especially compared to my wife's Accord, but otherwise a nice car to drive.  It handles well, accelerates very well, with power to spare from its 4 cyl engine.  Cruise control is a "must" to avoid speeding tickets!   Until 3/14/2008, biggest maintenance expense has been for tires (Arizona roads eat them!), and minor maintenance.  Saturday (3/15/8) morning, at 65 mph on the freeway the transmission failed.  Car has 144,000 km (89,300 miles) on it.  Failure occured within coasting distance of a dealership.  Cost to repair almost $5,000.  Grrrr!!