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Used 2003 Nissan Sentra

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2003 Nissan Sentra
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2003 Highlights

For 2003, there is a new 2.5 Limited Edition trim, which includes GXE front fascia styling, the 165-horsepower QR25 4-cylinder engine, standard automatic transmission, standard Antilock Braking System (ABS) and side-impact supplemental airbags. The Sentra CA model is no longer available as all 1.8-liter engine-equipped Sentra XE and GXE models sold with California emission specifications offer zero evaporative emissions and meet SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles) standards. Other changes this year include a new power steering ratio for XE and GXE, a revised six-speed manual transmission for SE-R Spec V model and a new bright yellow exterior paint color for the SE-R and SE-R Spec V.

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Pros

  • Pleasing cabin design, SULEV emissions for California-sold cars, 165-horsepower SE-R sport version, fun to drive.

Cons

  • Generic styling, Limited Edition and SE-R Spec V models command premium price.
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Used 2003 Nissan Sentra for Sale

Nissan Sentra 2003 SE-R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A) Molten Silver 161,758 miles
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Features & Specs

GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)SE-R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)XE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)SE-R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)XE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)2.5 Limited Edition 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
MPG2722272328232822
Seating55555555
Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic6-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed manual4-speed automatic
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Horsepower126 hp @ 6000 rpm165 hp @ 6000 rpm126 hp @ 6000 rpm175 hp @ 6000 rpm126 hp @ 6000 rpm165 hp @ 6000 rpm126 hp @ 6000 rpm165 hp @ 6000 rpm
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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

  • Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

    OverallNot Rated
    Driver4/5
    Passenger4/5

  • Side Crash Rating

    OverallNot Rated

  • Side Barrier Rating

    OverallNot Rated
    Driver2/5
    PassengerNot Rated

  • Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings

    Front SeatNot Rated
    Back SeatNot Rated

  • Rollover

    Rollover4/5
    Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
    Risk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
  • Side Impact Test
    P
    Poor
  • Roof Strength Test
    Not Tested
  • Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
    P
    Poor
  • IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
    Not Tested
  • Moderate Overlap Front Test
    A
    Acceptable

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My father got me this car for my high school gradation. It looks like King Kong drop a load on it When i got it. it had all the recalls done to it. It has now 264,xxx miles on the frame, the engine haves around about 150,xxx miles. the last engine die because last owner did not care for it. Now it taking me though college. After i'm out of college I do a complete rebuilt of the car.
Love my car!
I bought my Nissan Sentra in 2003, right off the lot. I wanted something dependable. I had my first issue with the car at 85,000 miles. I had to replace a belt, $30. At 93,000 miles I replaced a battery, $75. At 115,000 miles I replaced a sensor, $160. An now at 125,000 miles I have another $50 issue. So in 7 years, I have only put $315 worth of parts in it(minus tune ups, oil changes, & tires). I can't complain AT All! Daily Driver and now is managing to be my childrens car to learn to drive it. I trust it completly with my kids. Just not sure that I trust my kids with the car! :) My next new car will be a Nissan. Hope this one lasts over 300,000 miles though!
A lemon on wheels
I purchased this vehicle new. With less than 100,000 miles I have spent over $4,000 in the past two years replacing major parts. Today I was told I need a new engine. All of this despite regular maintenance. Nationwide of Timonium, the dealership, has done nothing at all to address this problem. So, I need a new car. I can't believe what a lemon this car is/was. So much for Nissan and buying new cars and regular maintenance. I hate Nissan. Please do yourself a favor and buy something else.
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Used 2003 Nissan Sentra Overview

The Used 2003 Nissan Sentra is offered in the following submodels: , , . Available styles include GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A), SE-R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A), XE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A), SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M), GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M), SE-R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M), XE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M), and 2.5 Limited Edition 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A).

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