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Great little car!
bmmwcs, 05/14/2011
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought my sentra new. Very reliable. Good feel. Great control on snowy roads. Easy to service. Had the car for 8 years. Had to let this car go after it got t-boned. But even in the accident, the structure of the car held up extremely well. I'd buy one again if I had the opportunity. Only negative, for nissans in general, is that they use cheap brakes and tires that need to be swapped out after 2 years.
Cheap deal and MOSTLY reliable
mtor92, 01/18/2014
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2001 Sentra in May of 2010 with 71,000 for $5,500. Now, Jan 2014 with over 105k on the odometer I can honestly say that it has been a pretty good little car over these past few years. The car feels peppy enough around town but can be a little lack luster when going to merge or pass quickly. I get about 22 MPG out of mine with a lot of driving in traffic. The road noise is quiet but the engine and wind noise on the highway is a bit high. The only major issue I had with it was the head gasket going at around 91k (which apparently is a common problem with the 1.8L engine.) That repair was around $1700, not cheap, but that was the only major issue I had with the car.
2001 2L Nissan Sentra SE
John McKelvey, 06/19/2010
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
A 2001 Sentra with a 2.0 L engine and manual transmission is awesome. If you can drive a manual this is a great car.
Best Car Ever
sentradriver, 05/11/2013
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Purchased 12/18/2000. I don't drive much so my sentry only has 150k but it has been a great car. No motor or tranny probs. Recently developed a small intermittent starting problem that I believe to be fuel pressure regulator.love this car. Hate the 07-12 body style. Love the 13 so I might go with a 14
Best car I ever owned
nogyoff, 11/11/2014
2001 Nissan Sentra XE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I finally traded this one in after 13 years, 135K, and minimal maintenance. The only non wear-and-tear type of repair I had to do was a replacement catalytic converter, which was about $500. It was a decent, ridiculously cheap, comfortable, extremely reliable car to drive and I'll miss her.
Good car - only minor problems
schwnj, 05/24/2006
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've been driving my black Sentra SE since it was new, and have just over 50,000 on it now. Like many of the other reviewers, I've had to replace my brakes and tires. I've had two window regulators go out on me (both under warranty), and my sun visor mirror covers cracked off long ago. The paint on the bumper and mirrors is starting to fade after five years in the 110-degree Phoenix sun (but I wax it regularly to keep fading to a minimum). But all of those things are minor. The car has always started, it performs like it did in 2001, it handles well, the engine is built like a tank and all electrical and mechanical systems are fully working. Treat this car well and it will treat you well.
Still got legs
jknecht1, 04/26/2012
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in late 2000 and over 100K it hasn't ever let me down. With the manual trans, it's consistently a blast to drive. It has had minimal problems over the years, mostly incidental. Never any engine issues. Replaced O2 sesors, brakes, tires, fixed window motors, and the CD player is dead, and a tree fell on it and scratched the heck out of the paint (which was always a weak point) but I still can't justify giving this baby up! What I'd get for it would never reflect the true value of this car!
Don't buy a Sentra
Silvia , 02/28/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had many accessory problems like the visor mirror door hinge broke and map lights got stuck. The window stripping does not seal so air leaks in and is very noisy. The air conditioning system has gone out twice. I purchased the vehicle because I though it would be reliable and comfortable but I had a better experience with a Ford Escort. The dealership's customer service is no help.
Reliable Car
cy04547, 11/15/2009
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in 2004 with 35,000 on it. It now has 154,000 miles. I have gotten 40 mpg on the highway and this is what I absolutely love about the car. I consistently averaged 35 on a mix of back roads and rte 1 (60 mph). Besides regular maintenance, I have had to replace a front coil spring (cheap fix, got the part from a junk yard). There are tons of sentras in the junk yards so get used parts! This cost me about $40, the horn went just after I bought it and probably several other really small things. Currently the connection with the radio and lights to the gearshift have blown. I can deal. I am having trouble giving up the car because of the reliability and gas mileage!
Not reliable
Brendon, 09/12/2016
updated 09/12/2018
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got this car used, in mid 2015 (so nearly 15 years old) but with less than 120,000 miles on it. I liked this car, for the most part. It's loud (and not because of a large engine) and it's no luxury vehicle, but it is fine. However, there are small things: the stereo is not very good (especially if you have to turn it up for reasons I will get in to), the arm rest compartment broke, parts of the interior rattle and vibrate at highway speed, the headlights are not great, and the tires wore out relatively quickly. Now on to the big things, the A/C went out and it was a multi-thousand dollar job (apparently the labor is complicated because of how the car is built), I did not get this fixed. As a result, I was driving with the windows down all summer, even on the highway, so if I wanted to listen to music I had to turn the stereo up high, and noticed diminished sound quality. The driver's window control does not always work. The sun roof broke, also a multi-thousand dollar job I did not bother with. Just recently, the ECM broke (so I couldn't even start the car), the neutral switch also broke, and my car is still currently in the shop because it is now idling too high, and the mechanics cannot figure out why. I also had to fix brakes, and brake calipers, suspension replacements, and a few other things. Having had this car for about 12 months, it's been in the shop for nearly 10% of that, and has cost me a lot in repairs. I would not expect to have these problems until the 200k mark at least.
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Lucked out with a great Jaded SE
seanv, 06/15/2009
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
'Green Machine' has been great since day 1! Am original owner for 8 years and still happy with it as day 1. So far engine still totally reliable. Will drive this until it stops running, which seems to be a long way away! I would be a fool to sell/trade it the way it (and the economy) is going. See below for pros and cons. Overall the cons are minor. No car is problem-free and this was a great graduation gift from PT school from my dad. I could trade it in for something new, but there is no justification for it, esp as it runs too well. May modify it with front fascia and will repaint the top. So far the only mods are tinted windows. Don't know if I lucked out or if they are all this good!
Rattling is driving ME CRAZY
Collie, 02/20/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra XE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Sentra used with 17,000 miles on it. Overall the car runs great! I have had no major problems with it. I especially love the sporty look of the XE.
Impressed
ChasMan, 04/10/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Keeping in mind that this is not a BMW but an economical compact car, my Sentra has been very impressive for the first year. Good build quality, performance, value, and styling are all pluses. It's head and shoulders above the Corolla in terms of what you get for your money, and the quality is very comparable. This Nissan is underrated, but if your looking for a reliable, well-built compact car, you'd better look at this one.
Terrible Car
Disaster, 10/03/2010
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car is a disaster. When I bought it used at 93,000 miles, it's been giving me problems until now. The car is slow, too much noise and very uncomfortable. The engine started smoking and the transmission went out 2 days ago. The next day, i sold the car for couple hundred bucks. I would not recommend buying this car to anyone.
Good Car for the Money
PirateJake, 01/29/2008
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Lots of headroom for tall people, peppy SR20 engine, sure it rattles and is noisy but it cost next to nothing and is pretty quick for what it is. 105k miles no real problems. Low quality paint. I have had it since the showroom floor and plan to keep it for quite a while longer. Excellent college student car. I commute into Minneapolis every day in it. Civic reliability with Saturn prices. Go for the 5 speed in the charcoal grey or black. Replace the Firestone tires with some Yokohamas. I hit a deer years ago and the car still runs like the day it was new. Five stars for the money.
So far so good.
96flea, 02/25/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car has decent pep to it but could do better on milage. I have an automatic tranny w/performance package. The 16" wheels really makes the car look better but the low profile tires makes the car ride a little hard. I purchased the Sentra used at Pohanka Chevrolet in Chantilly, Va. for $10,500. The car did well in the blizzard that hit the East Coast this Feb. The torque is among the highest in this class of vehicle. I believe 0-60 is around 9 or 10 seconds though i have not really romped on the gas pedal to find out. With 3 family members (each weigh about 230lbs) this Sentra performed well with a full load.
BMW 2002 WannaBe
lonster, 07/16/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've owned an 86 Mustang, an 83 Corolla (rwd), 68 Plymouth Satellite, 97 200SX SE-R, among others, and when I found the 2001 Sentra SE w/Performance Package, it was all over. Definitely fun to drive, completely tossable, it's a car that feels like simply an extension of my every sense... It was a couple of months until I realized this car came with a factory sub-woofer! A great car to drive, maintain, and own!
Thumbs Up
HoustonTrev, 08/14/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We now have 43k hard-earned miles on the car. It was in the shop only once for two safety recalls. Other than that it has gone without a hitch. Even the tires still look good. I love the broad powerband of the engine coupled with the 5 speed. The stereo only sounds good when the volume is high, but I like it that way anyway. :)
Great Little car
apples, 12/19/2008
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought this car new and it has been a wonderful car for my wife. The size is ideal for city driving. It now has 41000 miles on it and all we had to do was replace breaks, tires and recently a spark plug coil. Also had to replace the radio as water from the AC shorted it out. Basically it has been a good car for the money.
Poor Choice
vrkeller, 08/23/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Nissan Sentra GXE brand new in August of 2001, I was deciding between this and a Honda Civic, I made the mistake of choosing this car. Since then, I've put about 30,000 miles on it, and it has been in the shop about 6 times. 3 times for recall, and 3 other time the car just broke down. On one trip to the dealer they sent me home while the car would just stall for no reason while in motion, and after leaving the car with the dealership for over a week, the dealership still couldn't figure out what was wrong with the car. And as we speak the car is in the shop for axle noise (warranty of course) Now I'm planning to purchase a Jetta.
Fast and Reliable
Mattman, 09/14/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Sentra hoping it would be a good ride for many years to come. After 2 1/2 years of ownership, I am satisfied that it will fulfill that mission. I am a spirited driver (I drive fast, but not rough). The car has been fun, fast and given no mechanical problems.
2 years old and still kickin
Abeam, 08/09/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Not a bad car at all. Relatively cheap and great fuel economy. The covers on my vanity mirrors have fallen off, but oh well. The car drives well, and hasn't had to be serviced yet. The Sentra is one of the best in its class. Not a really fast car, but it doesn't claim to be. I think my next bye will be based on performance. I'll be happy with my Sentra for a couple more years, though.
Good Car 4 trvl but..........
hanna, 11/11/2010
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my 01 nissan sentra it's really reliable for travel and I went to Mexico, San Diego , Las Vegas with no problems and good gas mileage .After about 5 yrs with the car the sensors started to fail and the cost was $300 to replace each sensor not including labor. Not too bad for the car lasting about 5-6 yrs before any major repairs had to be made.
Light Light go away
kaaash, 09/19/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A very good car overall, recently though I've plaqued with a check engine light which the dealer's mechanics say is a loose gas cap.. which I could have believed once... but 5 times!? Basically now a day or two after I fill up with gas, the light comes on and must be reset. This has been such a pain, Im seriously considering selling it. I don't have any complaints otherwise and its been solid mechanically other than that.
Happy...
Happy...for now, 10/07/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have not had any significant problems with my 01 Sentra SE. It is a great car to drive. It is smooth sailing when on the highway at 70. It is quiet...(I like that so I can really tell if there is anything that doesn't sound right). I am happy with it but I know that cars don't last forever, so I am wondering when something is going to break and how much it is going to cost...
Nissan Sentra, A great buy!
skutte, 08/06/2008
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has stolen my heart with its reliability. My car has 180,000k and it still runs like a new car. The only trouble i had was replacing the breaks and the rotors because the breaks had no squeakers. The Nissan Sentra is a great buy.
My Favorite So Far
Brian, 04/02/2009
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car from the original owner in 2006 with 150k on the clock. He claimed the only two issues he ever had were the ignition switch failing and one of the rear wheel bearing going out in all that time. I have had some issues with it during my ownership, but all have been minor and/or typical for the chassis/engine in question, or partially because of my own screw ups or aftermarket modifications. One disconcerting problem is that my driver door has advanced rust on the inside at the bottom. Gas mileage was pretty respectable for the power, but has fallen recently, probably due to an AIC issue I likely caused, and a need of an 02 sensor due to age.
I really like but it's noisy!
Torn Between, 08/22/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra XE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased the Sentra XE model and fell in love with the look of the car. What I found out after a day of driving around town at speeds of 70- 80mph, was the whistling that the car makes. Also, the brakes make an unusual chirpping noise when letting off of brake. I like the car but between the whistling and chirpping, I wonder if I would want to tolerate it for a few years.
buy this car
rio man, 10/13/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
if u r looking for a cheap reliable car with great gas milage look no further. the only thing u r going to have to do is get rid of the firestone tires and go with performance yokahama. they r not cheap about $100 a tire but its like driving a different car.i also like getting 31 to the gallon on the highway.
1st nissan
jazzyk, 05/11/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my first Nissan (Sentra SE with performance pkg) and I have been very happy with it. It is cute and VERY fun to drive, and has lots of great features that just aren't available on the competition. I looked seriously at the Civic as my last car was an Accord that I absolutely loved - but the Civic just couldn't hold a candle to the Sentra. Now that was before the Si came out - so maybe now it does, I don't know. The only caveat I have is the paint. It chips if you even look at it wrong. I will probably be repainting the whole car in the next year because of this. But other than that I love it!
Never again car build in Mexico!
TX, 07/24/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra XE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got it for my wife in September of 2001. Should have looked more around. 2 recalls, rattling dashboard - fixed, numerous complains about the A/C finally fixed, cannot close the window at 70 miles per hour because of whistling for the rest of the trip. Tires gone after 16000 miles. Very poor craftsmanship.
Good up to a point ...
copykat, 02/01/2010
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was really a good little car until about 85,000 or 90,000 miles. I had no major repairs until then, but at that point things started to go downhill. First, I had to replace the catalytic converter, an $800 repair. Then, about a year later the car developed a leak in the rear main seal, which cost about $700 to fix. A month later the exhaust flex pipe needed to be replaced, which was another $400. A week later I was told there was another problem with the catalytic converter/oxygen sensors, at which point I threw in the towel. But I suppose once you pass $100K all bets are off. And since I did very little to the car in the first eight years or so, that's not too bad.
Reliable Car
Gilrich, 07/27/2008
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I like my 2001 Nissan Sentra 2.0, because its easy to maintain and repair. So far it has odometer reading of 160,000 and its still running and sound the same as I bought it 7 years ago. For seven years, I already changed 2 rear hub assembly, fan resistor and 4 tires. I recommend this car, its very reliable if you maintain it regularly. I run average of 120kms everyday and it never gave me headache even a single day.
Sr20de --- 2.0
Rcat143, 10/18/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
All it needs now is a turbo and the car will rock.. The performance is awesome great handling and good interior design. Se models are the best there is for sentras could care less about spec v and the rest. I haven't gotten any problems with my car except when a small rock hit my windshield when I was behind a rig.
Biggest BANG for your BUCK
CopticOrthodox, 09/14/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A nice little car both in and out. Great performance for a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder, especially when compared to any Honda 4-cylinder (except the S2000).
New to Nissans
edmunds13, 09/17/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was just about to purchase a Honda Civic or Accord when I tried my new Nissan Sentra GXE. I am glad I did not go with Honda because the Nissan has more features for a better price.
Pleased One
sfvtiger, 04/09/2005
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Yes, I agree, there has been numerous recalls on my Sentra but other than that, it has been in the shop quite a few times. My clutch went out at 60,000, very pricey repair!! Brakes are a frequent repleacement and it will be going on it's 3rd set of tires here pretty soon. The engine has excellent power and runs well to this day with on time maintanence. Service engine soon light is on because of a cat converter being damaged by running over a construction cone. This is pricey to repai and am considering purchasing another vehicle in order to avaoid fixing this. Everything on the inside is great, except the stock stereo, the backlight went out. All around pleased with this car.
Disappointed
Huck, 08/28/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra XE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After 3 recalls and repairs, the A/C going out twice, the gas pedal continually sticking even a few thousand miles after it is repaired, passenger window sticking, the CD player being intermitant and the buttons coming off the radio....AAGGHH I think this car was made on a Monday.
SE is the best
Justin , 05/17/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I own a 2001 SE Sentra, and I absolutely love it. The performance is great, not to mention the handling which has been improved by the factory- installed strut tower brace. The ride is comfortable and the design is, to me, flawless.
Great car for the price
Driver21, 09/27/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 01' Sentra SE in '00 because I needed an affordable, reliable new car to get me to school and work. It has done exactly that. I have brought it in exclusively for oil changes and regular service to the dealership,+ a recall. I see people are complaining about the quality of paint, tires, rattles, etc. I personally have not had any of those problems yet, and my car has 49,350 miles, and still have the original, although balding tires. I would also advise to get a manual trans if you are not sure. I bought the auto because I commute in traffic a lot, but can not wait to get a stick car.
Pleased as can be
Pleased as can be., 07/30/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got this car right before I left for college, brand new. It has been absolutely wonderful. I have had to take it in a couple times for minor, car particular problems (ie cruise control cover came off, driver's side window started acting crazy). I think it's a nice looking car and heads above the competition. We looked at Corollas as well and they aren't near the car the Sentra is. I love the interior; I think it doesn't look like the inside of a base, economical compact car.
its ok
kimbo, 10/07/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love the way my nissan looks, however, some charge up hill is slow, and slowly but surely many of the interior features are slowley fading, gas cage doesnt stay closed, tires stink, and are hard to replace. lighter doesnt work, small things like that. Overall it is a good ,reliable car. cost efficient on gas. If you get a good dealer price is is a steal. But if you care about the inside stuff, be warned
Great first-time buyers car!
shifty, 10/14/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the first car that I've bought on my own. The Sentra SE is so reliable and sporty. I believe that I got so much for my money. This car is definitely a keeper. No regrets whatsoever!
Love this car
Elise, 09/23/2008
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car since my 16th birthday. I bought it brand new with only 4 miles on it. Still to this day, 8 years later, it drives amazing. I have driven it across country multiple times and treated it poorly, despite that this car has been a trooper. It has never broken down on me. The only things I have had to replace 150000 later are the tires, car battery, and a fuse fro the headlight which was $6. I love this car. It's very reliable and I couldn't have asked for a better deal and even though it has been paid off now for 3 years it is still running great and I have no car payment. This car is a real keeper and I hope my next car is as tough as this one.
Outstanding Vehicle
RobbK6, 05/28/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been a joy so far. I replaced an excellent condition CRX Si with this car and it delivers even better performance with a back seat! I have over 22,000 miles on my car and I haven't had a problem yet. I will say the paint sucks, but that was the only thing I can say negatively. For the price there was nothing in the same class when I bought it. It has a decent aftermarket following for the engine and some suspension upgrades. But in all actuality they aren't really needed. I have a 2001 SE with performance package, sunroof, and 5spd.
Value & Performance
nigel, 08/22/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A great value car which I bought to replace my aging 1992 honda civic. I was going to buy another honda but only got attitude from dealers. Found much better treatment at nissan and a great product. I think this is the best looking car in its class. The se model offers more power, handling and brakes. Alot of others here have comments about the poor paint quality - to date I have had no trouble.
I Hate IT!
Michelle in AZ, 12/30/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I spend more money on repairing it, and time fighting about the warranty then I could ever imagine. I would never buy another one. I am not sure I would ever buy another Nissan.
Good Sedan
Texan, 03/01/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have the Sentra SE for more than a year. The engine is quite for its class. It is fun to drive with the regular SE suspension, not the Stage II. The highway cruise is great. The speakers and the subwoofer are good. It does have rattle and squeak, but it is not a big deal. The Bridgestone tires are awful. The Pirelli tires replacement make the ride much better. The steering is tight and precise. The ABS and 4-wheel disc brake are wonderful.
annoying but good
thekid, 05/24/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my SE one year ago. Torn between hating it and loving it. Seems to have the consistent problems, squeaks, rattles, loose bumpers, weird noises. Problems I don't expect from a 16k car, even if its an economy car. But it starts every day, runs, handles great. Looks good. Paint does seem to chip and scratch very easily. Wish Nissan would acknowledge the common problems instead of the servicemen acting like I am the only one in the world with these problems. It is not quite like my old Civic SI, but then again my old Civic SI is not like the SE
exhaust problem
Tabitha, 04/03/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my car in August of last year and I have already put 12,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, I have a terrible exhaust problem. From what I have been told by the service dept. at the dealership, it is a design flaw. My car smells like rotten eggs 85% of the time. From what I understand, the engines were built for low sulphur gasonline (primarily sold in CA.) and on other fuels (even high quality) the smell is unavoidable. It is really bothersome.