2012 Nissan Sentra - Consumer Discussions

Nissan Sentra Real World MPG

• Re: Bad gas milage 2010 sentra [ezeekz]

  Written by: rphatton on Mar 28, 2013 10:32:32 PM

  I also have recently purchased a 2012 Sentra with 19K. So far with 2000 miles I am averaging only 28mpg with most of the driving on open highway and suburban roads. Not too impressive with 140HP and a CVT. To get 34 mpg I would need a strong tail wind and a lot of down hill coasting. The steering also disappoints me as it is stiff and without a telescoping wheel ... Read More

• Bad gas milage 2010 sentra

  Written by: ezeekz on Mar 14, 2013 11:08:00 PM

  I have a 2010 Nissan Sentra 2.0s with 41,000. Was bought used with about 32,000. After driving it all this time I have noticed I get shitty gas milage. I drive about 172 miles at about 72-75mph and I hardly press on the brakes at all. It's a steady drive with my cruise control on and I use half a tank from point A to point B. That seems shitty to ... Read More

Nissan Sentra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2012 Sentra SL [musicitytiger]

  Written by: sandman_6472 on Feb 11, 2013 8:29:46 PM

  A 13 SL for under $17k...that's excellent! This car is a real nice looking vehicle and the interior is very classy. I just wonder how it drives because if it compares favorably to the Elantra, Nissan has a winner on it's hands. I've driven several new Elantra's and Foci the last few weeks and both drive very smoothly thought I still think the Focus is a tick behind in most categories...a ... Read More

• Re: 2012 Sentra SL [tnathan]

  Written by: musicitytiger on Feb 11, 2013 7:29:49 PM

  Sounds like you got a pretty good deal, to get leather for $18K is pretty impressive. If you are willing to dig, there are some great deals out there. Anderson Nissan sold a 13 SL for $16,720 (price was reported at voiceofthedriver.com)

• 2012 Sentra S Automatic

  Written by: hfzeus on Jan 11, 2013 12:45:57 PM

  I'm in the process of getting quotes on this car in the NY tri-state area. Just started this afternoon, but so far (just 5 quotes with many more to go), I'm at slightly under invoice before the $500 Nissan financing incentive. I do not mind looking much further away. The last car I bought came from MD to NY. I only had to pay $250 and saved thousands compared to local ... Read More

• 2012 Sentra 2.0 SR (no packages)

  Written by: rtraveler1 on Dec 10, 2012 4:57:01 AM

  Paid $17,500 OTD in PA. I was able to get $750 below invoice plus $1,000 in rebate and an additional $500 in rebate if I financed through Nissan.

• 2012 Sentra SR w/ Special Edition Package

  Written by: miamifan1 on Jul 30, 2012 9:43:36 PM

  My new CVT Sentra SR Special Edition: I traded in a Scion XB which had negative equity of $2,000. The MSRP was $20,300 for the Nissan. I paid OTD $18,500. This price includes the Scion negative equity and PA sales tax and tags/title/docs. It comes out to $16,000 for my $20,300 Sentra. And this is a deal my dealer offered me, without any haggling. When I went to another Nissan dealer ... Read More

• Price paid for 2012 Sentra S with convenience pack

  Written by: onecar1 on Jul 18, 2012 11:52:07 AM

  $14600 after $2500 rebate during 4th of July weekend. I also bought 2012 SR with special edition pack for $15500 after $2000 ($500 bonus and $500 college grad) rebate 4th of July weekend. I took advantage of the $500 bonus for the 4th of July. In 2011 I bought a sentra s with convenience package floor mats and splash guards for $13389 after $3000 rebate ($500 college grad+$500 bonus holiday + ... Read More

Nissan Sentra 2013

• Nissan Sentra 2013

  Written by: backy on Jun 23, 2012 1:36:54 PM

  The next Sentra has been unveiled, both in China as the new Sylphy, and in spy photos of the actual Sentra to be sold in the U.S. By photos and accounts it appears to be a down-sized Altima--not a bad thing! It loses the "edginess" of the current Sentra but I think has a more upscale appearance, more Infiniti-like. Looks like interior and trunk room have been improved also. The key ... Read More

Nissan Sentra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2012 Sentra SL

  Written by: navinis on May 16, 2012 3:28:28 PM

  Just bought a Nissan sentra SL with special value package , Auto Dimming mirrors , carpet mats, splash guards and interior accent lighting for $17000 without TTL The MSRP on the car was $21780.

Nissan Sentra Noises

• 2012-Sentra SR Start up noise. Buzzing/whining

  Written by: airforcdinstar on Feb 29, 2012 6:57:32 AM

  I have a 2012 Nissan Sentra SR, I just purchased. It had seven miles on it. During initial start up and for a period of 2-3 min it has a loud whining/buzzing noise emitting from the engine compartment. It is noticeable from inside the cabin and outside. I thought it was a just a break in thing that would go away. However I have around 200 miles and the car still ... Read More

Nissan Sentra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2012 Sentra SL

  Written by: tnathan on Feb 27, 2012 7:40:07 PM

  Drove home a 2012 Nissan Sentra SL with leather package and SL special value packages, auto dimming mirror, splash guards, floor mats. Dealer stated MSRP was 23150. Dealer started email negotation at 19000+TTL. Final price 18000+TTL. (19500 OTD in texas).

• what's a good price??

  Written by: steven39 on Feb 22, 2012 5:00:20 PM

  hi folks,looking into purchasing a 2012 nissan sentra SR special edition package.msrp is $20,560.00 and includes interior accent lighting and floor mats as additional options.dealer is hinting around 17,600.00 which would include the $1000.00 rebate that's in effect through nissan.iam trying to get them down to around 17 k+TTT.with all the competition out there that the sentra competes with such as the cruze,elantra,ect...the sentra's aren't selling very well so you would ... Read More

• Re: Good time to buy Nissan Sentra? [backy]

  Written by: newbie2cars on Jan 2, 2012 6:37:25 PM

  Yeah that's what I meant... so that I could get a good deal on 2012 model but the dealer said that by that time almost all of them will be sold out since they sell pretty fast (which of course he would since he's trying to make a sale). The price before the TTT and fees was $17,800.

• Re: Good time to buy Nissan Sentra? [newbie2cars]

  Written by: backy on Jan 2, 2012 6:21:06 PM

  That seems like a good price. What's the price before taxes and fees? By July, the all-new 2013 Sentra might be out. Is that what you mean by waiting for July, or would you be looking for a close-out deal on a 2012?

• 2012 Nissan Sentra

  Written by: newbie2cars on Jan 2, 2012 4:30:04 PM

  I totally forgot to mention the specs: heated leather seats, alloy wheels, sunroof, keyless entry... the only thing it doesn't have is a GPS/voice sync system that I could really use since I like to talk but I dont want to be holding my cellphone and talking while driving. The sync would've great to help me keep both my hands on the steering wheel.

• Good time to buy Nissan Sentra?

  Written by: newbie2cars on Jan 2, 2012 4:25:11 PM

  I'm getting a 2012 Nissan Sentra SL for $19,000 OTD. Get it or should I wait until July? Thanks for all the help/info!

Low End Sedans (under $16k)

• Re: versa [kneisl1]

  Written by: backy on Dec 25, 2011 9:37:51 AM

  30/38 for CVT, 27/36 for the manual, on the 2012 sedan according to the EPA. If the Versa does as well in real-world FE as my 2010 Sentra (with the CVT and a larger engine), I'd expect the Versa to easily get low-to-mid-40s mpg on the highway at 60 mph, which is in the sweet spot for most cars for high FE. My Sentra will top 40 mpg at 60 mph ... Read More

Compact Sedans

• Re: Did my Civic duty [backy]

  Written by: sandman_6472 on Nov 22, 2011 5:36:24 PM

  Personally, I'm very interested to see what the new Sentra and Corolla are going to be like...the Corolla really needs to be a super product or they'll have a problem. I did sit in the current Sentra, an SL model, and besides the poor dash layout, it was an extremely comfortable seat, much better than my current Civic. I sit on a support cushion from the Relax The Back store due ... Read More

Nissan Sentra Lease Questions

• Re: Sentra SR SE [steevo]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 19, 2011 4:48:25 PM

  I'd be happy to help you out steevo. Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.'s September buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2012 Sentra SR with 15,000 miles per year are .00230 ad 69%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease are .00181 and 63%. The numbers for the 2011 model are .00230 / 58% for 24 months and .00230 / 48% ... Read More

• Sentra SR SE

  Written by: steevo on Sep 19, 2011 2:59:16 PM

  Car_man, Can you post the MF and residual for a 2011 and 2012 Nissan Sentra SR with the Special Edition package? 36 month and 24 month. Thanks.

Nissan Sentra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Bought a black Nissan Sentra SR on 03/30/11 [hoplari]

  Written by: high_roller816 on Aug 15, 2011 11:25:21 AM

  Hey which dealer did you get that from VA? I'm currently looking for the same car 2011 or 2012 Nissan Sentra SR for around the same price since she just recently graduated :-)

Compact Sedans

• Re: 2012 Sentra? [dodgeman07]

  Written by: backy on Jun 9, 2011 11:21:21 AM

  I scratched my head over the 2005 Sentra and that whole generation because while it had some plusses, including fuel economy and a pretty nice interior, the back seat was REALLY tight--moreso than even the prior generation. Nissan rectified that in the current design. I've leased 3 Sentras--a 1992 2-door, a 1997 4-door (both sticks), and my current 2010. They were all solid, reliable little cars. I sold my 1997 to ... Read More

• Re: MT compares 8 compacts [backy]

  Written by: aviboy97 on Jun 8, 2011 3:00:51 PM

  Interesting comparo between the interior of a Sentra and Cruz. From what I have read, the interior on the Cruz looks nice, but, materials and build quality are not so great. I have not been in one myself.... I would say the new Elantra and Focus have the best combination of build quality / materials available today. The new Focus is put together really, really well. The Mazda3 is well put ... Read More