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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great little eco car

Digiburd, 07/25/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Just bought this car a few days ago and personally it was a tough decision. The price was the clincher. I was torn between the Hyundai Elantra 5Dr, and the Nissan Sentra Special Edition. Both cars had similar features and price. After test driving the Nissan handles better and feels more "solid" you get the door "thunk" in the Nissan that in my mind spells quality. The ride is smooth and quite, the stereo rocks (get the audio fanatic package), and it's peppy. After all was said and done I paid the TMV price. Which with the refund got me way under what the Hyundai was going for. Plus you get a better True cost to owner with the Nissn. In my mind, a better choice.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Lots of Pep and Good Gas Mileage

JT, 08/13/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased the 1.8S Special Edition package and received an excellent deal. I looked at everything from Scions, Focus, Hondas and Toyotas. One test drive and i was sold, not to mention the deal. This car has been very peppy so far. Not a squeak, rattle or a murmur so far. I'm getting 36mpg, and i average about 65 to 70mph on my commute. The Rockford Fosgate stereo system is incredible. Backseat is a little, but i don't sit there. The dash layout is easy to read, all dials and buttons are where you would think they would be. Trunk is spacious for a small car. Also if you're so inclined this car has been very easy to service yourself.I would recommend this car if you want dependable transport

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Lotta performance, little $$

CHUCK, 08/27/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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This is my top pick for $20,000 and under sport compacts. I purchased my Spec V in Mar. '04, and I still love driving it more than ever! My favorite part is the extremely competent handling and torque. The car has excellent power to weight ratio. 6sp. manual has great ratios but has trouble finding 5th gear alot. styling is a bit econocar on steriods,but the driver doesn't mind.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Buy the SE version, you won't regret it

John, 10/11/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Outstanding deal for the money. Buy the SE - don't even consider the S model (which is about $2K more expensive) averaging 37-42 MPG highway, and 36 in town, excellent for a 4 door fully loaded (all power options except transmission). The package on the SE has all the options for $500.00 - ordered separately is over $4,000.00 on S version

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Takes a licking...

carkiller, 10/20/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I beat on this car like I hated it since leaving the lot, and it keeps on going-zero problems even after I drive it on dirt roads, lag on my maintenance requirements, and really act like it is a rental car. Takes all my hard abuse and not a peep. Very solid and great MPG (you can guess I dont tiddle toe around with it-foot to the floor 90% of the time)

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