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So far we like it
steveh552, 05/27/2014
2014 Nissan Sentra S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
40 of 43 people found this review helpful
This is my first brand new car so maybe I am biased but we like our 2014 Sentra. I bought the car April 29 2014 and have driven nearly 2500 miles in a month. Not much road noise, it gets up to speed and cruises just fine, great MPG and I find it comfortable. I have read people complain about the car being underpowered but if you test drove it before buying it, you knew what you were getting. Driving around 100 miles round trip per day all highway and its great.
Not what I expected
donp9, 12/03/2014
updated 12/04/2017
2014 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
31 of 34 people found this review helpful
Bought this car in Nov 2014. Now has 64000 Kms. Had to replace left strut at 43000 Kms. Engine vibrates between 20 km an hour and 80 km an hour as the Rpms are too low - probably some sort of fuel savings but very aggravating. Have to drive it in Sport mode all the time at these speeds to keep the rims higher. Engine is way to small for this size car - should have come with a 2.0 or 2.5. Low profile tires give horrible ride - suspension should have been softened. CVT trans sucks - loses it self when driving at low speed as if it doesn't know what to do- lurches and clunks. I'm sorry I purchased this car- would love to have it written off as I have replacement ins to Nov 2017. I have a 2008 Sentra with 164000 Kms on it and never any problems- still on original struts. Update Dec 2018: Had to replace the stabilizer links - this on a vehicle with 74,000 kms (44,400 miles) that at most has seen only 300kms of gravel. With the CVT the engine revs way to high when cold vs a regular transmission that would shift and lower the rpms regardless of what the temp is. Hit a deer the other day but insurance is going to repair the car - had hoped they would write it off.
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Everything I Expected For $17,000.
roadtester1, 01/04/2015
2014 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Sentra SV on 12/30/2014. After reviewing several other compact cars including Chevy, Ford, Toyota and VW as well visiting various websites including Edmunds, Kelly Blue Book, IIHS - Insurance Institute for Hwy Safety and the Department of Transportation 1-4 star crash test ratings buying the Sentra was an easy decision. I watched several videos of both expert and not so expert reviews. Take all reviews with a grain of salt as everyone expects a vehicle priced under $20k to perform like a BMW or Benz. Let's be real about this.
Overpriced for what you get
John Nelson, 07/21/2016
2014 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is a gas saver, pure and simple. Price tag is too high for what it is. Acceleration is almost no existent whether it's due to lack of power or the horrendous CVT. 0 to 60 in 10 seconds is absurd for a car weighing less than 3000lbs. Not asking for a rocket, but the performance is non-existent. Outdated standard radio. And upgrade option is probably good but over priced. Whether it's the tires, which have a low speed rating, or the suspension, this car does not hug corners well, nor does it like highway speeds in the rain. A good car to keep a new driver at low speeds. Not a good car for anyone else. Standard rear drum brakes in the rear is a laughable concept. 4 disc should have been standard. The ONE highlight, fuel economy. You can probably get over 400 miles to the tank with "normal" driving. And close to 500 miles with cruise control highway miles. If you play with the car, which is lackluster, you will still get 350 miles to the tank, mind you a small tank so you are looking at 30 to 40+ avg mpg. I can't imagine this car holding its value. I would not recommend this car to anyone.
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Great for the first 1,000 miles
Nate, 10/07/2015
updated 10/13/2016
2014 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Purchased my 2014 Sentra SV used with 38,xxx miles in August 2015. Everything was fine for the first thousand miles then the transmission began slipping. I did my research on several cars before buying, including the Sentra, but dismissed the claims about the transmissions- BIG mistake. Now, not even two months after purchasing, i have an appointment with my local Nissan dealer to look at my transmission. It's jerking, little or no power, sends the RPMs up to 5,500 randomly, and I feel totally unsafe in this vehicle. This is my first Nissan and likely my last. My two prior vehicles made it to well over 100,000 miles with few major repairs and certainly not a transmission. A 2014 model vehicle with less than 50,000 miles should not need a new transmission. Update---Ended up trading the vehicle in Apil of 2016 for a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. I shouldn't have left Hyundai when I did and learned my lesson the hard way. 10 yr/100,000 mile power train warranty and the dealership is very easy to work with!
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