2002 Nissan Sentra GXE review from North America
"Great car for the price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check Engine Light comes on during the winter. Checked the code with a scanner, comes up temperature is below operating level or something along that line. It goes off when it get warm out.
Alternator went out around 103K. Got a used one for cheap and it works great now.
The headliner sucks. In the back it is not attached well to the roof, and is starting to sag down.
Stereo barely works. The radio does not get loud enough to hear, but the CD player works fine. Sometimes the right side speakers will cut out.
General comments?
The car is a great car.
I am 6'4" and can fit into it. Although there is no room behind me in the back seat. The back seats are not made for adults.
The MPG ranges from 26-39 depending on traffic, driving style and time of the year (gas is worse in the winter).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 106000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Maxima |
| Date of Entry | 1st July, 2009 |