1993 Nissan Sentra XE review from North America
"The car that only rust can kill"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tune up + oil change when I bought it.
Check ball in fuel pump has been bad since I bought it. Runs fine once its started.
Front brakes and rotors at 117000.
Exhaust rusted through at 120000.
Starter at 122000.
Rear brakes and drums at 125000.
Needs a thermostat - haven't gotten around to it yet.
General comments?
I love these cars. This is my second one. They run forever, get decent gas mileage, handle alright, and have enough power to be fun (just don't go challenging anyone to a race).
The only problem I have with Sentras is their affinity for rusting out. Both of mine have rusted in the same manner, at the same speed. If I lived in a warmer climate, this car would easily see 300k miles, even with the way I drive it. I beat the hell out of this car and it just begs for more. No funny noises, a quiet idle, decent mileage, etc. Just a little puff of smoke when it starts and off I go.
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| 1992 - Sentra XE 1.6 dual overhead cam Dependable, good gas mileage, low maintenance if taken care of |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L GA16DE Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 114000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 135000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 24th December, 2008 |