1999 Nissan Sentra gxe review from North America
"Reliable, Efficient,Low Maintenance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front rotors and brakes wear out a little faster than I am used to. However I do drive the car pretty rough, stop and go as a pizza delivery driver.
Replaced both front CV axles at 238000 miles.
Ceiling cloth has begun to sag all over. Car was ridden many many many miles with the windows down so that may have something to do with it.
General comments?
Very Reliable. At 248000 miles the transmission finally went out. The motor is still quieter than my 2 other cars which have 60,000 fewer miles on their engines.
The seats are not the most comfortable for long trips. However I am 6'3 and have no trouble fitting in the cabin.
Long steep inclines make the people behind you kind of antsy. My Sentra does not accelerate or maintain speed well on steep uphill grades.
Overall I would recommend this car to anyone who doesn't live in the mountains. 248000 miles of rough service before I put her to pasture.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 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 | 160000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 248000 miles |
| Previous car | Suzuki Swift |
| Date of Entry | 4th January, 2007 |