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4.63 out of 5 stars

Decent power and good handling

efenwick, 07/20/2003
1998 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan
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I have the automatic and have no problem accelerating to speed on the freeways, even with passengers and air on. The air conditioning is nice and cold. I drove on a 7% grade in the mountains with 3 heavy poeple in the car including myself and was easily able to keep it at 50mph in 2nd gear. The temp. didn't go up at all either.It also handles easily with the power steering. The looks aren't spectacular but they are contemporary still and have some personality. Probably the best feature will be the reliability of the car.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Excellent, affordable transport

Shermalomous, 04/23/2003
1998 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan
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Five years and running with no major problems. It's a compact car, but 4 or five fit easily. The mileage has averaged about 28 mpg in mixed use, but over 30 when strictly on the highway. The best thing about this car? It's never needed work. Oil changes, regular tune-ups, tires. Nothing else. Highly recommended.

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5 out of 5 stars

OMG What a great little car

jobfisher, 01/01/2013
1998 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I brought my first 1996 nissan sentra GXE about 5 years ago.....for about $3500. It has been the best car that I have owned. Went everywhere and without complaint. took the best care of my baby. could fit both of my tall sons in the back with room. When i finally blew a head gasket last week I considered getting something else but my car guy said that he had the same make and model just 2 years newer and for under $2000.00 he would take my old and give me new.....I took it. My son wanted me to get a volvo that he had on the lot but I saw the 98 and it was not even an option. I had to have the nissan. Now I have my baby 2.0. My car guy will fix the 96 and sell it for a profit. WIN WIN!!!

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4 out of 5 stars

value of a 1998 nissan sentra

Barbara Batts, 12/19/2002
1998 Nissan Sentra GLE 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am buying this 1998 Nissan Sentra and I would like to know the value of the car. It has 113,000 miles, four door and it has never been wrecked.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Not a happy camper

carrotshibby, 10/15/2004
1998 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

i know how to take care of a vehicle. no matter what i did though this car gave me trouble. the engine went out without warning at 94000 miles. ive spent 2000 dollars besides that in the last 6 months in upkeep alone. it is very slow, small and uncomfortable on long trips.

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