1987 Nissan Sentra review from North America
"My Sentra didn't like the broken timing belt"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The following was due to my own negligence! Inspection recommended I change timing belt (about $200 Can).
Timing belt broke at 180000km. Valve damage seized cylinder head.
Took out cylinder head myself and had it professionally rebuilt ($450)...no use! The car must have suffered some other trauma, because it burnt oil like crazy after replacing cylinder head.
General comments?
I originally purchased the car used for $1500.
Probably the best car I ever had. Incredibly reliable even in the -30C to -40C Canadian winters without being plugged in.
Though, I still managed to get $500 for the car, I kick myself to this day for not taking car of a true gem!
That's the reason for the sad, blue face!!
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  | The car that got away from me |
| A decent first car for the kids |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 26th December, 2004 |