2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R review from North America
"A mini-muscle car for the price of a compact car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
This car has fantastic torque and acceleration due to its larger-than- normal in class 2.5 litre engine (175 pound-feet), which enables it to move from a stop very quickly and to accelerate from 55 miles per hour to passing speed and climb hills/grades in roads without strain or high revving of the engine.
The handling, road grip, lateral acceleration (i.e., suspension) and steering on this car are fantastic, worthy of a much more expensive sports sedan (Acura-BMW). It has large diameter front and rear anti-sway bars, a strut tower brace, independent McPherson struts up front and a multi-link beam suspension in the rear which all work great together.
The braking on this car is great with front and rear disc brakes; large 11-inch vented discs in front and 4-wheel, 4-channel ABS (anti-lock brake system).
In addition, the Rockford-Fosgate, 300 Watt, 9-speaker with 8-inch boxed subwoofer in trunk system is fantastic (Audio Fanatic Package) and I love the SE-R emblem floor mats that came with the car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 inline 4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 49 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 13th October, 2002 |