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Before U Buy, 12/02/2008
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Traded in my F150 for this car when gas went up to 3 bucks a gallon the first time, I drive 90 miles a day to work, minimum. I don't recommend this car as the head gasket went out at 42,000. The engine was missing, sparkplug #2 did smell like antifreeze, check engine like came on. I changed it myself. 80 bucks for the head gasket. I will say the engine is VERY easy to work on compared to most if you're mechanically inclined. CD player died, now using a MP3 player through aux port. Engine is well designed except the head gasket, lots of people have the same issue I see. Other gaskets are awesome, no sealant needed. If you buy this car, be prepared to fix the head gasket.
I hate this car!
Bummed Sentra Driver, 10/03/2008
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We've had a terrible time with this car. The first issue we had was the CD player ate the disk and won't throw it up. The car overheats constantly. We can't take it out of town for fear of being stranded. It is reluctant starting, it usually takes 3 times to get it to start!
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2 Thumbs up for the Spec V !!!!!
bennyspecv, 09/08/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
First of all, I had a 2002 sentra XE (touring: Mags,rear spoiler & 6 CD changer). The upgrade to a 2005 SE-R SpecV was well appreciated. The SpecV is so fun to drive.... when you take a corner that you are used to take with another car in the specV, you will see that the handling is surprising and when you think you can't go faster, it sticks to the road. The only regret I have is that they changed the exterior look from the 2002-2003 but the overall performance takes your mind off the body and keeps it on the road !!!!
Great fun & affordable economy sedan
OmegaSwitch, 10/29/2009
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
After my '89 Taurus workhorse that got be through 5 years happily, this Sentra was a godsend. I was looking for an affordable, compact, and sporty sedan, and this car fit the bill perfectly. It was a joy to drive on every occasion- though the transmission was a bit slick at times-, and I have had no problems with it since my purchase- previous owners experienced no problems to my knowledge. It's not a lavish car by any means- though the audio system is superb-, it's just a fun and simple little sedan. Gas mileage is also quite decent, and the engine has plentiful torque. It has great handling- body roll is present, but traction is abundant-, and the brakes are excellent.
Blown Head Gasket
CANEW, 09/15/2010
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
This 2005 Sentra has a blown head gasket and the dealership, Conicelli Nissan in Conshohocken PA has tried to cover up the problem for months.