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Sam, 01/12/2023
2003 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Drove it for 13 years before buying a Toyota definitely miss the more sporty feeling of the car though. Car handled like a dream. Car always had minor issue but nothing to major ignition coils, ball joints, tie rod ends, rear struts, evap vent valve, crankshaft and camshaft sensor, the notorious horrible factory radio, and window motor. Engine had decent power for the size of the car. Smooth transmission before the days of the horrible cvt. Would recommend it as a good first car with the 1.8l engine.
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2003 2.5LE Sentra
nissanbuyer, 02/02/2003
2003 Nissan Sentra 2.5 Limited Edition 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased a limited edition sentra in oct 2002.Overall, I am pleased with the performance of the car- good acceleration, and for the price there is no other car in its class that can compete with all the features that this model provides (ABS/side airbags/165hp, etc) I am upset however because no more than a month after I had the car, I discovered that I had a pin-size hole leak in one of the lower radiator tubes. I am surprised at this and did not really anticipate experiencing this type of problem from a company such as nissan. However, all in all the car is a good buy for commuting.
great fun car
igottasweetride, 12/13/2003
2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is one of the most fun cars I've ever driven. It's fast accelerates good and hands decent but needs a little work. It doesn't seems to have any problems or kinks and is an all around great car. It gives you the biggest bang for the buck.
Bad paint job
frosted, 08/27/2003
2003 Nissan Sentra XE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car rides a little rough. You can feel every bump in the road. My car also came with a bad paint job. Two months after purchasing the car the paint job started showing light blotches on one side of the car. After 2 months, 4 trips to the dealer, and 19 phone calls(calls made to dealer and nissan customer line) they are repainting part of the car. I have also been having trouble with the A/C. Once you use the defrost setting, you can not shut the air conditioning off until you turn the car off.
OK, but not great in bad weather
Aravis, 11/09/2006
2003 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car for 4 years now. The engine seems kind of thrashy... doesn't shift smoothly. This car is HORRIBLE in any weather other than bone dry. I even put really nice all season Michelin tires on it and I hydroplane on everything from snow to rain to leaves, even going slow. It's a great first car, but I don't feel safe in it