1998 Nissan Sentra Consumer Discussions

Nissan Sentra vs Honda Civic

Re: 1998 Honda Civic vs 2002 Nissan Sentra -------- Thank you [kiawah]

Written by: big_rice on Jan 10, 2009 03:50 PM

The owner baled at the mechanic checks and refused to pay for any repair cost, and then I ran.. I appreciate all you nice advices, kiawah. Best regards! Rice Read More...

Re: 1998 Honda Civic vs 2002 Nissan Sentra -------- Thank you [big_rice]

Written by: kiawah on Jan 09, 2009 05:25 AM

And if the owner balk's at the idea that some mechanic was going to look at it.....run, don't walk from the deal. Also, even after a mechanic looks at it, there is no guarantee that the vehicle won't have some problems (undoubtedly there will be). A mechanic can observe some of the obvious issues. There may be hidden issues that only show up under certain operating ... Read More...

Re: 1998 Honda Civic vs 2002 Nissan Sentra -------- Thank you [kiawah]

Written by: big_rice on Jan 09, 2009 04:54 AM

kiawah, much appreciate your valuable advice. I will hae an independent mechanic check the car. Thank you very much. Read More...

Re: 1998 Honda Civic vs 2002 Nissan Sentra -------- Thank you [big_rice]

Written by: kiawah on Jan 07, 2009 08:33 PM

The better deal is unabled to be determined, based upon the limited information you provided. You would need a qualified mechanic to check them over. One bad problem with either of the vehicles (like an engine or transmission problem).....or a couple smaller problems (like new CV joints, brakes, tires, shocks, waterpump/cooling) could total thousands of ... Read More...

1998 Honda Civic vs 2002 Nissan Sentra -------- Thank you

Written by: big_rice on Jan 07, 2009 06:46 PM

Please do me a favor - I need to buy a 2nd hand car -- thank you. 1998 Honda Civic --- $4300 110,000 miles. Snow alloy tires. Auto transmission Cons: 2 doors 2002 Nissan Sentra GXE - $6000 70,000 miles. Regular tires. Auto transmission Cons: cosmetic dent I am a student here and I plan to use it for 2 years. Thanks so much for your help. Read More...

Nissan Sentra 2006 and earlier

Re: 2001 sentra GXE alternator problems [cpetrice]

Written by: rmacaisa on Jul 09, 2008 09:36 AM

Were you able to fix this problem. I have exactly the same thing happen to my 1998 Nissan 200SX and everytime the battery and charge lights go on my alternator stops charging even after I replaced it. Please let me know Read More...

Nissan Sentra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL

Written by: shaggyvideo on Jan 06, 2008 06:08 PM

On January 5th, we purchased a 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL CVT in Magnetic Gray. This car features charcoal leather, moonroof, etc. MSRP $20, 660 Purchase Price - 19,200 Rebate - $1250 College credit - $500 Freight included Tax 3 % Dealer processing - 349 Trade in (1998 Malibu LS w/ 94000 miles) - 900 Out the door - $17, 584 Monthly payment with 7.29% APR - $355 Read More...

Nissan Sentra 2006 and earlier

Re: 1998 sentra brake pad replacement

Written by: rimartinez1 on Jul 09, 2006 00:02 AM

Can anybody point me to a good link on how to change the brake pads on my 1998 nissan sentra? I've had the car since brand new - it now has 88K miles on it. not a bad car, not a "great" car. one thing I've always had problems with is irregular wear on the brake pads as well as the front wheels. any thoughts, ideas, and just input in general? thanks! Read More...

Re: 1993 Sentra 4 door when to change timing belt [rbrooks3]

Written by: komara706 on Feb 26, 2005 06:58 PM

I'd like to know the answer to this - I have a 1998 with 122,000 miles on it and I've never changed the timing belt. How come it isn't listed in the Nissan maintenance on-line information at missan.com? Read More...

Nissan Sentra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

New 2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

Written by: spotdelivery on Jan 07, 2005 03:42 AM

Just buoght a new 2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S yesterday. Did pretty good. $11,888 plus tags, tax, etc. We shopped at Nissan of Tracy in Central California. They were completely awesome, helpful, and honest, which about floored me. Quick backround....   Went in October to Heritage Ford in Modesto. Wanted a 2003 Ford Taurus SE. Nice car, wanted Thirteen something ... Read More...