2003 Nissan Sentra XE review from North America
"Good car, bad service"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The CD player ate a CD, wouldn't eject, or play. Replaced under warranty. New player makes funny noises, sounds like it's scratching the CD.
Temperature knob broke, got stuck on heat in the middle of the summer. Also replaced.
General comments?
This is my first BRAND new car and I have to say that I like it a lot.
Pretty peppy for the base engine.
I drive it pretty hard, and have suffered no mechanical issues what so ever.
Engine sounds a, but tinny, buy only on acceleration, and not from inside (I noticed it when I loaned it to a friend and was standing beside it when they pulled away)
My big complaint is the service...
The dealer where I bought it (small city-only one Nissan dealer- also an Infinity dealer) was awesome, always friendly and provided quick service.
HOWEVER...I moved to a large City soon after purchased the vehicle and I have tried multiple local dealers here and the service is BAD BAD BAD!!
For instance, when the temperature knob broke (in the summer-with it stuck on heat) they wanted me to make an appointment and live with that for almost a week! (they were "busy" that week).. I explained that I was heading to the cottage 2 hours away in 3 days, and couldn't drive in the scorching hot weather (30 degrees Celsius) with my infant daughter with the heat stuck on... they didn't care.
I then showed up at the dealer, unannounced, and DEMANDED to speak with the owner. It took a bit of yelling, but it was fixed in 20 minutes.
I have had other small problems with the dealer as well, like wanting me to drop it off for several hours for just an oil change- not acceptable
I now drive 2 hours to the dealer where I bought it for all service.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8, 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 70000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Tempest |
| Date of Entry | 12th April, 2006 |