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TYPE R SPEC V NISSAN SENTRA SPEED MACHINE
Javier Flores Guerrero, 11/02/2016
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've purchased this car only for the fact that the manual transmission has 6 gears. The interior looked really sporty and its was all red inside somewhat like material used in jerseys and I really liked it. The car currently has 186,000 miles and I drive it really hard and always responds aggressively. I have toped the speed at 140 miles per hour in a safe straight away and it still wanted more. I've only changed the normal wear tear items like wheel bearings and the brakes and a power steering hose that leaked and that's it for the miles this is a great car. After modifying the exhaust and added legal CA headers it added much more power. The car does feel solid for its size and takes turns like a champ.
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243,000 miles and still running
Alex Carr, 12/05/2015
2002 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
This car was given to me to jump start my life again my grandfather bought it for $700 with 236,000 miles and I have had few problems the belt tensioner pully needs to be replaced and the front shocks need to be replaced, I replaced the brakes (someone didn't know what they were doing so I completely replaced everything). I love the way it drives , the brake feel is fantastic, it has cheap tires but you wouldn't guess that it does. The 4 cylinder engine is powerful the transmission shifts smooth but does jerk every now and again, Paint looks horrible. Overall it keeps my insurance cheap and its my daily driver, I plan on getting a newer vehicle but I will keep this car until it dies!
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Fun Nissan
David Aguilera, 03/30/2015
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I'm no car expert, but I've driven two Spec-V Sentra; so I figure to have a say. I consider this car to be a very great affordable car. The Spec-V model provides comforts, speed, and good looking aesthetics. The 6 speed version is perfect for your needs on the road. On HWY 1 (Californians will understand) this car has the acceleration to get you over any hills, and the handling for the windy roads you will find.
Don't even think to buy this car
denis18, 07/08/2012
2002 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
In 3+ years I owned this car I had nothing but problems with engine. The Idle Control Valve, the Engine Control and the ignitions coils went down several times. The engine stalled many times, which makes this car very unsafe to drive. By the end A/C was down too. Never buy any Nissan again
Great Car Value
Hawwison@yahoo.com, 10/29/2015
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2002 Nissan Sentra CA 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I've had 2 Sentras since 1985, this one being my second. I bought both my sons Sentras when they graduated college (1994 & 1998). The older one was sold in California by my son with 175,000 miles on it and it was still doing fine. My other son gave the 1998 to my sister, and that's still going strong with 185,000 miles on it. If you are looking for a reasonably-priced, easy-to-maintain car, this is the one!
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