2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R review from North America
"A decent package for under 20 grand"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Body ground effect was warped and replaced.
Engine hood and trunk hood needed to be aligned.
The cabin air filter needed to be replaced.
There is a bad exhaust noise starting to form.
The car cranks over about 4-5 seconds before is starts in cold weather.
The manual gear box grinds from 1st to 2nd when it is cold out.
The brakes have warped already at 12K miles. The wear pattern on the rotors are not even. The car vibrates at highway speeds.
The rear brakes make a clinking noise when cold.
A lot of air leaks in the cabin at highways speeds. It is very loud.
General comments?
The car is fun to drive. It corners very well and it is zippy.
The 2.5l i4 has plenty of low end torque and the power is even through out the RPM range.
The 6 speed transmission is fun to play with and the 6th creates a low RPM for highway driving.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 i4 N\A Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12000 miles |
| Previous car | Eagle Talon |
| Date of Entry | 26th October, 2003 |