1990 Nissan Sentra Basic review from North America
"Awesome reliability, cheap to run with acceptable performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter replaced at around 100,000.
Replaced battery.
Replaced rotors.
Replaced clutch at 85,000 and 160,000.
Brake line rusted through at 170,000.
Replaced alternator at 171,000.
General comments?
The car is bulletproof as far as reliability and cost to run. I bought the car in 1995 for $2000. Couldn't be happier about that.
Rust has proven to be a serious problem. Will look for a new car as the underbody rust will soon affect the integrity of the frame. Unfortunate as this car would probably run till 250,000 - 300,000 miles. Wish I'd caught the problem earlier.
Cabin noise and overall quality of the body leave a little to be desired. I am glad I have never been in an accident. It's like a go cart or motorized beer can on wheels. Nissan has remedied this in the newer models.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 GL Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 172000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th July, 2004 |