Used 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... for sale in Columbia, CT

We've owned this fantastic car since 2008. It first was my wife's for about 5 years, then when she decided to "upgrade" (Lexus), I inherited it. I've driven it since, almost all commute miles (46 mi. one way). It has done nothing but perform essentially without a hiccup for 12 years, 319k miles. I feel very good about this car hitting 400k and then some.

I love this car! I would be totally satisfied driving it until 400k. Why sell it then? You can only take the not-so-gentle prodding from my wife for so long before the enticement of a new car becomes, well, enticing. It has been replaced with a full-electric car.

Pros:
1. Reliability - this car has seen the shop for things that aren't in the "Maintenance" section of the manual about 5 times in its history. Two of those 5 were recent - a new ECU in July, and a wheel hub in September. Before that, I can't remember the last time. At about 60k miles it got a new Hybrid computer (essentially controls the transfer from electric to gas) - that has been the biggest thing. The CVT, a nightmare for other owners, has never had an issue and is original (tranny fluid replaced some time during COVID - maybe May or so...?).
2. Efficiency - The car has lost nothing, seemingly, from it's Hybrid battery. 3/4 seasons of the year, it has faithfully averaged 33mpg or so in 90% highway miles. It dips down during the cold winter, as all cars with electric engines do; maybe down to 30-31mpg. I regularly get 600 miles before filling the 20-gallon tank, but I baby it. It will go over 500 in any season, any driving style... It is a great commuter/vacation car from that viewpoint.
3. Trim - This car was the top-of-the-line Altima at the time - leather seats, moonroof, Tech package, Bose stereo.

Cons:
1. Body - As you can see from the pix, there is rusting around the driver's side rear fender. There is also rusting in some parts of the undercarriage which allows water to seep through to the driver's floormats. I don't believe that the frame itself is in any compromised state though. Other than that, though, it's body is really quite intact for 319k miles. The front bumper has a crack - see pic. The passenger side has a crease/dent - see pic. The front passenger wheel well was abraded away to an extent - see pic.
2. Nav system - The DVD-based system stopped working about 3 years ago. I never used it anyway, as it was outdated by then and no match for app-based navigation that is offered through one's phone.
3. Steering - the steering has developed a squeaky sound turning either way, at any degree of turn. It sounds minor to me.
4. Suspension - the rear shocks are new (replaced during COVID time) but the suspension feels a little less cushy and I think the car sits a tad lower than it did 12 years ago. This doesn't bother me really at all but it might bother you. You may not notice it at all, though.
5. TPMS sensor - there's a light on the dashboard - one/more of the sensors is malfunctioning. It has been this way for at least 200k miles. They serve very little purpose so I never bothered.

Other:
1. Normal engine noise - If you're looking for a fine-tuned and sophisticated purring gas engine, you won't find it here. Since we've had it, when the gas engine kicks in, it clatters and gurgles to life in a way that makes you think it's on it's way out. It is not. I personally think that it is going to last forever and wasn't built to impress anyone by sounding sophisticated.
2. The car has a smaller trunk than a normal Altima due to the battery pack behind the back seats which takes about 1/3 of the trunk space.
3. It takes regular gas, and 0-20 synthetic oil. I do the majority of oil changes unless it's cold. I used to do it at 3000 miles but I must admit it's more like 5000 at this point. I think the manual says 7500 but I can't bring myself to wait that long. The car does not burn oil to my knowledge.
4. 158hp gas engine and 40hp electric motor. 198hp total. It will never win a drag race. 0-60 in the low 7's what is reported, but I don't believe it.
5. Never smoked in.
6. Tires are Continental ProContact EcoPlus (LRR) and have about 1/2 tread left. I think they are rated for 80k miles so there's plenty left, in my estimation.
7. One key at this point - I don't know where the other one went.

That's about all. My loss is your gain. Priced to sell; KBB says $2500-3900 is the range (see pic) but that seems high and we need the room in the driveway. I'll be sad when it goes.