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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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4.38 out of 5 stars

My wife's car.

ray anderson, 06/21/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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the car is fun to drive but the 1.8 liter engine dosnt have enough punch for me.For her its just fine.The up graded radio is a plus and it rides and handles awesome for a little light car.When i get to drive it i just have a blast but i also enjoy the power my titan has to offer. R.A.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Love most of it

sammy63, 11/12/2008
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car used, and bought it mostly for the gas mileage. I figured if it's smaller and less sporty than I wanted it would make up the difference in the mileage. As of today, I am very happy with the purchase, I love the gas mileage it gets (34-40) each tank gets about 37 mpg average. The features are great and so far the only money I have put into this car is for oil changes, brakes and a sensor (which was a bit pricey) for the fuel injector (car had a hard time starting). I now have over 70,000 on it and plan on taking it on a 1200 mile trip, but from reading other reviews, I am concerned about the head gasket. Well... I'm going to take the trip and hope for the best. Great car!!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

great handling, fun to drive

Pete from Houston, 04/15/2009
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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Had it for 3 years and have driven it hard. Two sets of tires and one set of brakes in 83K miles. You can't ask for more. Would have liked to have gotten better MPG (avg of 24 combined), but hey it's a performance car. Nissan did their homework on the handling, and the engine is very responsive.

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