2005 Nissan Sentra S review from North America

Recall on gas tank, hose had to be replaced on recall.

Transmission has started slipping. Dealer assures me they all do that. I don't take much comfort in that statement. I now shift it as if it were a semi automatic. I start with shift selector in second, and when it hits around thirty mph, I shift it into drive and momentarily let off gas pedal, and it shifts pretty good. I know I shouldn't have to do this, but I know the dealer won't fix it. Think I'm going back to Ford. Never had a drive train issue with Ford. Perhaps I'll try another dealer.

I like everything about this car except the slow shifting tranny, and the harsh ride quality. I look down the road ahead of me for any kind of bump or pothole, and swerve to avoid them. Getting too old for this harsh of a ride. It felt pretty good when I first got it (ride quality), but our town has a bunch of potholes this year.

The dealer is no help at all.

Glad I bought the extended warranty, I can use it for toilet paper, if I run out.

Should mention that Nissan corporate calls all the time to ask me what I think of the dealer. When I tell them I can hear them yawn. So much for Japanese cars.