1996 Nissan Sentra

So thankful for this great car

By jenni (OK) on Friday, June 07, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 324,000

Pros: "fun to drive, mine zips around like a race car"

Cons: "no cup holders"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I purchased this car in 2007 with 140,000 already on it. I now have 340,000. I drive it 100 miles 5 days per week going to and from work. I get about 35 miles to the gallon. I had a blow-out once and it tore off the bumper, so she's not looking as pretty as she used to look, but the car has been the best car I've ever owned. I was lucky to buy it from someone who also took care of it as well as i do. I am thankful every day to have this car. Sometimes people ask me "when are you going to get a new car" and my reply is "why? there isn't anything wrong with the one I have. I get better gas mileage than anyone I know, why would i get a new car and have to make car payments when its not necessary?". I'm lucky the AC, power windows, power locks, wipers, etc. all still work great."

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I love this car

By joB (FL) on Wednesday, December 12, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 130,000

Pros: "even after 14 years she still rides smooth"

Cons: "there really weren't any"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I've taken great car of her.. and never has she let me down.. the only flaw she ever had was no interior lighting on the shifter.. she was always first off the line and really loves to crusie."

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Very nice worth buying

By Tymaster (WI) on Tuesday, November 13, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 149,000

Pros: "GREAT gas mileage, VERY Reliable and last forever!"

Cons: "Some common issues. Interior could use improvement"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I bought with 140k miles. I picked it up for only 750$ manual transmission. These cars have common issues including a windshield wiper arm that stops working and sometimes a power steering pressure hose leak. Rear breaks last til about 150k. HVAC resistor module also goes out on these. Other then that these cars require very little maintenance and gets EXCELLENT gas mileage and go a lot longer than ANY american made (ford,dodge,GM) vehicle will go!"

6 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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I would buy it again and again and...

By Kingoftruth (CA) on Saturday, September 08, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 200,000

Pros: "40mpg, enjoyable on long trips."

Cons: "Maybe a bit more power..."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I had minor issues with this car. I put almost 150,000 miles on it and put little money into it. It's easy to work on and parts are inexpensive. Very proud to own it."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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very dependable

By shareGodgirl (AL) on Wednesday, August 22, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 178,530

Pros: "great gas mileage. if you do maintenance will last"

Cons: "maintenance will kill the pocketbook."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 4

"If you can deal with the Nissan dealers prices then this car will be a good car. However, there is no grace from the dealer when it comes to prices of maintenance. I will also tell you not very many people know how to work on a nissan.. I have been to the other guys and they have cost me more than I save.... buyer beware of the maintenance."

3 people out of 8 found this review helpful

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My first and only car for over 13 years now.

By Sandra on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 140,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This car has been with me thru my teens, twenties and now thirties, and its still getting 30 mpg. However, it is showing its age now. The air conditioner isn't working, and the headliner is falling down. Sadly, I think its time to get something else."

3 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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