1994 Nissan Sentra LE review from North America
"This has been an awesome car, getting 35mpg since purchase."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car used gas, oil, and tires the first 5 years, period.
Half-shaft replaced at 160,000.
Front pads about the same time.
Windshield at about 170,000.
Rust spot at base of door columns continues to grow.
Radio problems start in 2001. Replaced once, then again in 2005.
Alignment around 200,000.
Wheels are cheap and get knocked out of balance occasionally.
Suspension bushings at 230,000.
Oil leak starts at 235,000, causing the right CV boot to go shortly after.
Alternator belt at 244,000, a truly difficult fix without a shop.
Front seal is just about gone.
Battery terminals corrode easily.
Starter is the original from factory.
General comments?
Handles very well, reasonable acceleration if you use the o/d button and shifter wisely. No cooling system problems. Plenty of room for its class. I will keep this car as long as it will run. Front end work is probably in its future, and a timing chain, too. Stronger wheels will help. I spend a lot of time in junkyards for other cars, but there are almost never any of these cars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 49000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 245000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 16th July, 2005 |