Used 1993 Nissan Sentra Consumer Reviews
Decent, Reliable Car
Very solid, trusty, reliable car - first car I'd ever owend (at age 30!). I had a bare bones "E" model (little engine, manual windows, not even a passenger side mirror!) but it never gave us any real trouble. Bought with about 25k on it and drove it for over 90k miles. Excellent care for puttering about town, driving to the train station, running errands, even going a on a road trip - but only if you were a hard up college age kid :-) Good fuel economy, high 20s MPG, but that comes at a price -- engine is a little skimpy and merging onto the expressway full of SUVs can take a few minutes off your life. Only maintenance issues were routine.
ENERGIZER BUNNY
Bought this car with 143,000 miles on it four years ago after my vehicle was totaled in an accident. Needed an inexpensive but reliable car in a hurry. She keeps going, going, and going. The car has over 200,000 miles on it now. Recently replaced CV joints radiator, and oil gasket. Car has great gas mileage, pick up but does burn a lot of oil. Will keep her until she dies but looking for a roomier vehicle.
It keeps going and going
This is the second Sentra that has given me over 175000 miles with very few problems. Early on, within the first 30000 miles, I had to replace 5th gear on the manual transmission and fix a problem with the idle. Since then, just routine maintenance. The gas mileage is still very good, but no where near the 45-55 mpg I used to be able to get out of it. Great in the snow too. It has no problem with New York and Vermont winters, even with 6 - 8 inches of snow on the road. Definitely bare bones, not even a radio when I got mine, but what do you want for under $8000 new.
My best friend
My sister talked me into buying this car from her. not what I wanted at the time, but I soon fell completely in love with it. I put 50,000 miles on it (now has 175,000) & it has always gotten about 32/37 mpg city/highway. Replaced clutch (just over $500)CV joints(about $200) & headlight switch ($150), but that was all after 125000 miles & was well worth it. Love this car, rides so smooth despite the beating I have given it (a year of backroads, only changed oil 2x, never maintenanced it once!), just asks for more. Lots of power & kick for a 4- cylinder, handles great & eats up curves. Have to trade it for a 4dr since I had my son, but it makes me cry to let it go :( Bottom line: FUN!!!!!
I am going to have her framed!
This car has been with me coast to coast on a number of occasions. It is by far the most reliable car I have ever driven. To date it has 190K and I plan on holding on for at least $200K if not longer. Not only is it reliable, but strong. I was in a pretty heafty accident w/ the car (head on into a guard rail during rain) and she is still keeping on. No repairs - besides an air bag (Side Note: do not thy this stunt at home). Thanks Nissan!