Used 1997 Nissan Sentra Consumer Reviews
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It won't ever let you down
NissanFanatic, 06/29/2002
1997 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan
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Engine-wise, this car is exremely reliable. However, the rest of the vehicle is aging quickly. So far both sun visors have broken, the treble button on the radio comes off, and just recently one of the power window buttons broke. These are all minor things in my opinion, but they can become annoying. The paint quality also appears to be poor; it's very easily scratched. Also, the seats are highly uncomfortable on long trips. As long as you can tolerate little problems like these and appreciate the reliability this car has to offer, then I would recommend this car to anyone starting off or on a budget.
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preda, 09/18/2002
1997 Nissan Sentra XE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am very pleased with this car but i just want to know how much doed it worth after 5 years with such low mileage.
Bad Rear Struts
frank, 05/31/2008
1997 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
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We bought this car for a teenaged daughter, it had a very rough first sixty thousand miles. The woman who owned it hit everything in her way. We bought her cheap, replaced 3 bent wheels, a bent back axle, light body work, lots was already done. I replaced an alternator at 98 thousand, and just replaced my third set of rear struts also replacing the springs this time. Hopefully to change my luck. The car runs nice for what it is.
great car
Diane, 07/10/2002
1997 Nissan Sentra GLE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased my sentra due to nissan's reputation. I previously owned an older model that I purchased with 90,000 miles on it. I drove it for 4 years and put got rid of it at 169,000 miles. The only maitenence that I did was a clutch that was just preventative, tires, and brakes.
171k miles
171k miles, 03/30/2009
1997 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car used with 171k miles for my girlfriend to drive. I paid $1800.00 and the car has new tires and paint. I invested another $100.00 in a radio and a hubcap (both missing). I took the car to my mechanic who suggested an alignment, then took the car for CA emmissions. It passed. Since then I have had to replace clogged windshield washer sprayers.