1989 Nissan Sentra review from North America
"No valid reason not to own one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
With 215,000 miles I have only had to do standard maintenance.
Fluid changes (oil, coolant, and brake), tune-ups (spark plugs, cap, rotor, etc) tires, and brakes.
The largest non-scheduled repair was a thermostat that went out at 205,000 miles.
General comments?
The car is ugly. I absolutely hate driving it. It has no power steering, no great acceleration. There is no "cool factor" to this car at all.
It is also uncomfortable on long drives.
However, I cannot find any good reason to get rid of it. It gets terrific gas mileage and it has no mechanical problems. I will likely drive it forever.
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| 1988 - Sentra E 1.6L 69hp 4cyl gas Economy backed up with solid quality and character |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 215000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Fox |
| Date of Entry | 3rd June, 2005 |