1996 Nissan Sentra Review
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Rust eats this car fast
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
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1996 Nissan Sentra 4 Dr GXE Sedan
Review
Very reliable car but rust eats it very quick. My major complain is the metal used in the frame chasis and exterior and the paint, very bad quality. the interior plastics in the doors are also cheap and break easily. I've been driving it for 7 years bought it used with 70K, and only minor repairs due to a wife learning to drive messing up everything. Other than that you only need to change oil to this car every once in a while, very reliable. Rust eats this car very quick not only the cheap panels but the frame and chasis (but I'm in cold weather, no garaged, salt on streets) I think I'm better off paying for a frame replacement and body work than buying the cheap made new models.
Favorite Features
very reliable car
Suggested Improvements
paint stinks, plastics and metals used in frame chassis and body are low quality. This car dies by the body if driven in cold weather no garaged and salt in the streets but the engine will last forever.
Grat Car!!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Nissan Sentra 4 Dr GXE Sedan
Review
I love my sentra. It gets fantastic mpg and has been very reliable. It has just had normal wear things need to be replaced even up to 170,000 miles!!!
Favorite Features
Gas mileage. Reliability.
Suggested Improvements
none. a great value.
Greatest car in it's class
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Nissan Sentra 4 Dr GLE Sedan
Review
My parents have had a few of these that went over 300k. Bought when gas hit 4.39. Getting 42 mpg- I'm an easy rural driver. Love the sunroof. Bring on the $7 gas!!
Favorite Features
MPG, great interior room for size, tight steering, great value
Suggested Improvements
Not the easiest thing to get in and out of- it's so low to the ground- other car is a Jeep..
The Boo-Mobile
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Nissan Sentra 4 Dr GLE Sedan
Review
I purchased this little car following Hurricane Katrina as my car was pretty trashed by the storm. I paid about $2500 for it and it was/is worth every penny. The car had about 11K when I got it. I just love my little car, its a 5 speed, its been very reliable and I haven't had to invest much $ into it. just before X-Mas 08 I had to replace the valve cover gasket, then the car started driving 'weird', I thought I needed an alignment but it was the front axle. After fixing that issue the car runs like a charm. I am pretty sure I need a complete tune-up because I am not getting the mileage I should. I am VERY happy with this little car!
Favorite Features
5 speed, reliability, tight wheel radius, and I just prefer smaller cars in general.
Suggested Improvements
This car needs cup holders! On my little 5 speed there are NONE!
12 years, 147,273 miles later
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Nissan Sentra 4 Dr GXE Sedan
Review
I absolutely adore my little Nissan. Never had any major issues except the O2 sensor. This car even sat for over a year and I was told there was nothing wrong with it surprisingly, just need some TLC. It's got great pick up for an automatic 4 cylinder (gotta know how to use that overdrive button!). It handles quite well, I tend to drive it at no less than 65-85 mph and I get about 35-40 mpg depending on how well I top it off. The clear coat is peeling, it's got some scrapes and bruises, but I doubt I'll trade her in, I'm way too attached. This car has been there for me always and never left me stranded anywhere (knock on wood). Nissan knows how to make a car!
Favorite Features
Gas mileage, great engine, pretty comfy too!!
Suggested Improvements
Better clear coat would make the car look better I think, but aside from that keep up the great work!
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