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Taking the family to see a movie can be a great activity during the summer. You can load up your 2008 Nissan Altima, drive to your local theater and enjoy a great show together. Here are some things to keep in mind to make your cinematic excursion as smooth and easy as it can be:

Save money with Matinees. The difference between a regular admission and matinee price is usually around $2 or more. For a family of 5, that can really add up. Watch out also for special feature pricing, as some theatres will have a free kids’ movie day or discount “twilight” pricing during the early evening.

Get the kids pack for the kids. Generally speaking, the concession stand should have a kids’ pack. The kids’ pack comes with everything they need: a beverage, popcorn and candy. Depending on how many kids you have, however, it might be less expensive to buy one huge bag or tub of popcorn and let them share it. By the time you add in the beverages, however, you may still be better off with the kids’ packs.

Be courteous to other viewers. The fact of the matter is that, sometimes, kids get fussy or loud. When your kids are being loud, correct them. If they can’t quiet down or if they’re making a fuss, take them out of the theater until they calm down. It’s better to miss part of a movie so that you can get the child to settle down than it is to miss the movie because the child is screaming.

Know what you’re watching. Finally, take a few minutes to check out some of the reviews at parent web sites or in parent magazines to make sure the movie is appropriate for your child. Even cartoons can, sometimes, contain scenes you might feel are offensive, so you’ll want to do your homework.

The debate as to whether a Hybrid vehicle is worth the cost over time has gone on for years. At the very least, I’d hope that, over the entire life of a vehicle, I’m going to save money if I buy a hybrid as opposed to buying another vehicle.

In the case of one of the best-selling Nissan cars, the Nissan Altima, that payoff only takes about 3 years. This, of course, assumes that the tax credit you get for buying a hybrid applies. The federal government only gives tax rebates on the first 60,000 hybrids a manufacturer sells, though, so if you’re coming late to the dance you won’t get it. The good news is that Nissan still has some available, whereas Toyota and Honda do not.

Without the tax credit, it takes more like ten years for the extra cost of the hybrid to pay off. In some states, however, this is mitigated by a reduced or eliminated sales tax on hybrid vehicles. The other thing that will affect the payoff is gas prices. The higher the price of gas, the more value I get at the pump.

Certainly I’m not suggesting that a hybrid vehicle isn’t worth buying based on the time it takes for a payoff; helping the environment is motivation enough for some folks. It’s just nice to know that you can do it without having to pay a ton of extra money to do so.

I have to admit, I’m just a little bit behind the times.

You see, I’m not really in the market for a new car. My 2006 Alitma is running just fine, so I’ve got no reason to start thinking about trading it in already.

At least, I didn’t until I saw the specs on the 2009 Maxima.

As a father of two, I’ve settled in for a long time on the fact that I have to have a sedan. There’s just no getting around it; four doors are a necessity. Unfortunately, they don’t really make sports cars with 4 doors.

Until now.

The 2009 Maxima is sharp, fast and, according to the folks at Popular Mechanics, the closest that any auto manufacturer has ever come to creating a 4-door sports car.

Believe it or not, the 2009 Maxima even gets reasonable gas mileage, coming in at around 26 MPG on the freeway. This is decent for a car of it’s size, and it’s decent for a sports car. Part of the reason for the great mileage has to be that CVT – Continuously Variable Transmission – which maximizes engine effeciency.

I can’t say I’m surprised to see this come from Nissan. I’ve always thought that Nissan cars were some of the most versatile on the market today, and this one proves it.

Now, if I can just convince my spouse that it’s time for a trade.

Since I was a small boy, I’ve had the same family doctor. He wasn’t a pediatrician, but he was good with kids. Any time there was something he couldn’t handle, he was always sure to refer me to a specialist. I trusted Doc Jasper, the way you trust your own parents. I even brought my own kids to him when they needed a doctor.

Unfortunately, Doc passed away several years ago. It took me three years of looking to find a general practitioner that I’m comfortable with. Even then, this new doctor doesn’t see kids – only adults. He’s nice enough and he seems sharp, but he’s not Doc Jasper.

A few weeks back, my mechanic decided he’d put in enough hours slinging a wrench and he retired. I’d always brought my cars to him, whether it was my first old beater or whether it was my new Nissan Rogue. He’s always taken good care of my cars, and when he couldn’t fix something he’d send me to another mechanic that he trusted.

Now, I found myself with a dilemma. I’m had to try hard to find a mechanic who I can trust with my car. I need someone experience with Nissan cars, but I’d also like him to be able to look at my son’s old beater.

I think I may be in luck. I figured out that the safest thing to do was to go to a Nissan dealership. After all, they work on more Nissan cars than anyone. Well, the lead mechanic explained to me that they work on all sorts of vehicles, and that I could bring in my son’s car any time.

After seeing the quality work he did on my Nissan Rogue, I’m optimistic.

The 2008 Nissan Rogue is the ultimate comact crossover SUV for drivers who want style, comfort and convenience.

Featuring a 170-horsepower four-cylinder engine, the Rogue’s acceleration is smoother than most vehicles in its class. In addition, the Rogue features a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that helps improve engine efficiency and fuel mileage. It is stable at high speeds, and has a long-travel suspension that gives it an especially smooth ride even on imperfect roads. In many ways, the Rogue handles more like a car than an SUV.

The Rogue may not be the biggest in the compact SUV category, but it does offer plenty of room for most families. Standard equipment on the S and the S AWD packages includes cruise control, 16-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, power accessories, tilt steering wheel, CD player, auxiliary audio jack, and keyless entry. The SL and SL AWD packages add features like tinted windows and 17-inch alloy wheels. Premium packages include foglights, MP3 capabilitity and a cargo cover for the SL premium package, and xenon headlights and Bluetooth in the SL AWD premium version. Both of the SL configurations have a sunroof option.

The 2008 Nissan Rogue has many safety features, including active front head restraints, front seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, antilock disc brakes and traction control.

If you’re looking for a crossover compact SUV, consider the 2008 Nissan Rogue for performance, style and safety.

Don’t you just love it when you get a bonus? For example, you buy your box of cereal and, instead of one decoder ring, there are two? Well, I had that happen a few months back with my Nissan Altima Hybrid.

It was late March and, of course, I still hadn’t filed my taxes. I set aside an entire weekend to get everyting put into the tax software I was using. It was Sunday afternoon and the software popped up this question:

“Have you purchased a qualifying Hybrid vehicle?”

I’d completely forgotten about the tax credit available for those that buy a hybrid. It was just like finding that second decoder ring. No, maybe it was more like finding a $20 bill in your pants pocket when you take them out of the dryer. Either way, you get my point.

See, I didn’t buy the Nissan Altima Hybrid to save on taxes. I bought it for two reasons: First, I’ve always loved Nissan cars. Second, I wanted to do something good for the environment. The tax credit, even though the salesman at the dealership pointed it out, wasn’t really on my mind.

The same sort of thing happened to me the other day at the gas station. I pulled in behind a big SUV; I think it was a Suburban. Anyways, before I lifted the nozzle, I could see the owner’s gas bill. It took $125 to fill his tank; mine took $50.

When you think of the Nissan Altima, you’re more likely to think “family vacation car” than you are “sleek and sporty.” Well, with the release of the 2008 Altima Coupe, Nissan is offering its buyers more choices. Like the Honda Accord Coupe and the Toyota Camry Solara, the Nissan Altima Coupe appeals to more than just a family with kids. The 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe brings “sleek and sporty” to the Altima line of cars.

When you step on the lot of your local Nissan Dealer, you can tell right away that the Altima coupe is more than just a 2-door version of the Altima sedan. In fact the two have only a single body panel in common. The Altima Coupe is cozy, and it is designed to handle beautifully.

Perhaps the best part about the Altima Coupe is its power. The Altima Coupe beats out both the Honda Accord Coupe and the Toyota Camry Solara when it comes to power. That is, in large part, because the Altima Coupe uses the engines and the transmissions from the Altima sedan. That means that Altima Coupe owners can choose between a 175 horsepower 4 cylinder engine and a 270 horsepower V6. You can get either with a six speed manual transmission, or you can go with the Continuously Variable Transmission. The CVT is more efficient, helping to optimize the power of the engine and maintain better fuel economy.

While the body of the Altima Coupe may not resemble the Altima Sedan, much of the interior has been borrowed from its bigger cousin. The Altima Coupe has a comfortable layout, optional front bucket seats and a foot-operated parking break for the CVT or a handbrake for the manual transmission. The interior materials are above average, and have a nice look to them. Overall, the look of the Nissan Altima Coupe isn’t especially original. However, it is clearly recognizable as a Nissan. Assembly is solid, and on par with other Nissan vehicles.

There are two different trim levels when it comes to tires. You can have either 60-aspect on 16-inch wheels or a marginally wider 55-aspect on 17-inch wheels. The Breaks on the Nissan Altima Coupe function well, and you can rely on them to stop you when you need to stop.

If you’re looking for a 2-person coupe with reasonable fuel economy, plenty of comfort and style, look no further than the 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe. Come on by our local Nissan Dealer- Pennsylvania today and test drive one today.