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Love it
Shirley Brown, 03/20/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my second new Sentra. Bought the first, a 1999 in December of 1998. I had no problems with it. Bought this one, a 2005 in December of 2004. The back seat leg room is best for smaller people. It drives and rides great! I don't think you can beat the looks or ride for the money.
Great Value For The Money
AAJ, 04/01/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Three days ago I bought a 1.8S special edition for only 11988 at a local dealer and so far its been a wonderful car. The drive is average to slightly above average for economy standards. With all the features I got such as a six cd changer and 9 speaker sound system with subwoofer it just seems like a too good to be true deal. Even though the sticker price was 16870 local dealers had it for 11988.Features on the car included the floor mats, splash gaurds, microfilter, 16" alloy wheels, spoiler, 300 watt sound system, keyless entry and even a leather wrapped steering wheel. To compare, it would take 6k more to have a civic with the same features(ex model) and 3k more for the Corolla LE.
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My first Nissan
Brad, 06/06/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Although a little slow on the uptake, once the sentra is moving, boy does it move! Some friends and I took mine to Florida right after i got it and i didnt hear one complaint about small back seat or anyone being uncomfortable and my friends are honest with me. This is a wonderful new Sentra and i hope its just the beginning of new things to come! Seems to me like they are raising it up like that altima which is far superior to me than the maxima.
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.
2k5 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
Nissan Driver 4 Lyfe, 07/01/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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I purchased the car after going through hell with a 2k3 Mazda Protege5. Had the protege5 4 months & visited Mazda 9 times within that time period. Anyway I will have owned the SE-R for 3 weeks on Monday (7/4/05) and have put 2250 miles on it already. Nissan has addressed all issues with car since 2k2 and 2k5 SE-R is very refined and a great improvement over early models. QR25DE engine is very responsive, powerful, quiet yet very refined. Skyline seats are firm but comfortable. Exterior looks good with nice wheels and kit. Interior fit and finish is excellent and materials look and feel of high quality but collects way 2 much dust. Handles and rides sporty.
okay
CharlieGates, 07/03/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is really fun to drive, but the day after I bought this car i washed it, and both the front bumper, and the rear bumper are already loose. I'm afraid if i try and dry the bumpers they might fall off. The back seat is VERY small. The driver and front passanger have to have their seats all the way forward to make the rear passanger even fit. I don't like the dash because after about a year or two in the arizona heat the entire plastic interior is going to start cracking and falling off. Also if you put your foot into it, the engine seems like it doesn't know what to do.
Definately a Good Buy
Adam, 07/14/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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i Just got a new 1.8s Special edition sentra and it is amazing. The sound system is much more than anyone expected. It picks up pretty well (i suggest the 5-speed manual). It saves a ton of gas when driven normally. Best of all, it was the best possible deal since the civic and the corolla were more expensive, yet had less power, worse design, and less than half of the options.
Fun back into driving
Anthony Perkins, 08/04/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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Car is fun to drive. Getting use to the very close ratio 6 speed, puts joy into drivng a manual transmission again, makes me feel like teenager. Car handles super, and the power to weight ratio is exciting. Could use power seats, to go with the rest of the power options though, big let down. sound system a big plus. Big fun, small price :)
good buy
buj, 08/02/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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2 months old and 3750 miles and no problems. quieter and more comfortable than my 2002 civic...but, gas mileage not as good. great stereo/cd player, breathable seating material, comfortable seats, power options work as expected
Best car for your money
PAT, 09/03/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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This is my second sentra and i am very pleased with this one as well. my next one will more than likely be another sentra. i have had no problems with either one so why mess with a good thing?
test drive this with open windows
MOST, 09/06/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I just bought this car, and frankly am dissapointed, the pickup - or lack- thereof, is frustrating - talking about even turning corners, never mind trying to speed up when getting onto a highway! And driving this with open windows even at 25 mph i feel like i'm rocking a boat! As for the fuel - it claims it does 28mpg but it doesn't do more that 20! I thought i'd be getting something worth the name Nissan! - (and i used to drive a 2000 Ford Contour!)
Great little car
Kristin, 10/18/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I recently got in an accident that caused extensive damage to my car from a high-speed, head-on collision. I walked away just fine without any injuries. AMAZING! The crumple zones were created perfectly, and protected me really well. I didnt even come out with a headache. I defintely stand by my vehicle, and will always drive a nissan
If you like boring
Art Hampton, 11/01/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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this is the car for you. My motive for buying this car was to get the most reliable, economical, dependable transportation for my money. I plan to drive the car for about 15 years and get roughly 150k miles out of it. So far the car has performed perfectly (it's new and it better!). It's quiet, has adequate power for the freeway, handles OK, it's boring! Perfect.
Nismo Hellion
Orange Hellion, 11/23/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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I am a previous 89 Maxima SE owner (still running with 210K miles son has it) and thought the down grade would make me miss the Maxima. This was not the case, I now have better performance and fuel economy (avg 29.5) and when I purchased it I added two tone black/orange leather. The NISMO cat back and cold air intake were worthy investments the performance increase with these put me now at 95/99 Maxima numbers (184 Hp@ 4k rpm and 195 ft/lbs @ 4K). The leather upgrade gave it a very upscale look to. Thanks to the guys at Maxwell Town North Nissan for making it all happen at a great price.
Decent, but not quite good
Ted Smith, 03/02/2006
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased the 1.8S Special Edition package, which had a killer stereo system, (in-dash 6-cd changer, 9 speakers (incl sub in the trunk), and the stock cd player. Unfortunately, this was by far the best quality of the car. Within the first 3 weeks of owning the vehicle, the rear strut was replaced & within the first 6 months, the gas tank (& other parts corresponding to the fuel intake) were completely replaced due to a recall. It has also been in the shop at least 4 times since then due to an unaccountable loss of transmission fluid, which has yet to be resolved. MPG has never gotten over 24 city or 28 hwy. I'd say overall somewhat reliable, but needs work on the mfg end of things.
Great Little Car
Dave Thomas, 03/21/2006
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I'm an Insurance appraiser, covering East Texas, Waco and Houston areas, so I run a lot of miles. For my purposes, my Special Edition Sentra fits the bill very well. I'm 6'1", it could use a tad more leg room. Fuel economy has been in the 31 to 33 mpg range. At 51,450 miles, I'm still on the original rubber. I only hope this little car will see 300,000 miles.
Built to last
Drive it, 06/23/2006
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Best buy for the money, compare all prices and you will buy the Nissan because of value and dependability. Nissan makes the best engine, period. After you drive your Sentra 320,000 miles you may find it uncomfortable, THEN BUY A NEW ONE, technology changes. I have driven three (3) Sentras for a total of 420,000 miles without an engine service light coming on, this should tell you something. Both of my daughters now own Nissans. I feel better knowing that they are safer, and in a dependable vehicle.
nice but id pass on it
pelt, 07/17/2006
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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i would have enjoyed this vehicle if it weren't making this humming noise when going slow or approaching a stop. i took it to the dealership 9 times and they could not fix the problem. they apologized many times. but dealing with nissan has now been the worst experience ever. the car would have been great but still makes some strange noise.
my little white Nissan
pboggs, 09/08/2006
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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We bought the car, and I have never been more happy with any purchase, as with this one. I absolutely love my little white Nissan Sentra. It drives like a dream, gets great mileage, and has room for my daughter in her seat in the back. And it has air conditioning. This was our first brand new car, and I don't want anything else, for a very long, long time. I may someday trade it in for a Pathfinder, but for nothing else. Thank you Nissan for helping us to get into this car. We love it.
car
bart, 10/25/2006
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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i had no problems with car. good on gas. peppy little car with good pickup
Just purchased vehicle.
Judith Rothstein, 11/12/2006
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Only drove it once so far and was satisfied the way it handled. I like the latest features and safety provisions.
Great FWD car!!
kpad1ne, 01/26/2007
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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I have had my spec-v for almost 2 years now and I love it. Amazingly the vehicle handles great for a front wheel drive and it continues to stick to the road the more you push it. Great torque through the mid-range and braking system is awesome. 24k and still do not need to replace brakes and I'm a very aggressive driver. Best bang for the buck!!!! Outperforms majority of 4 cylinders out there and even 6 cyl.cars-speaking from experience
Trouble
I Love My Car BUT..., 02/25/2007
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my car in May of 05 and love it to death. I don't know what I'd do without it. The audio system is excellent and I believe it is roomy enough for me. But in Dec 06 my car has mysteriously stopped turning on but once it is on it runs great. So far the dealership keep replacing the fuel pump and spark plugs and it works for about a week or less, then I can't start it again and again with the replacements. I love this car but it is trouble....
Great car!!!!
great car, 03/18/2007
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I am a courier that drives 300 miles a day on route. I have put 104,000 miles on the car in a little over a year (it now has 117,000). I have never had any problem with the car! It still runs like new.
Great Toy.
DeshispecV, 10/15/2007
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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Even tho I bought my Spec V with a lot of miles on it, it still runs real good. It's a champ on the streets. It's a sleeper car stock and a beast with mods. I love driving it and seeing the looks on peoples faces when I fly past them in their V6s. Great toy to have.
Love Hate Relationship
Tiggerspiglet, 09/05/2007
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I LOVE my car. It hauls and is fun to race around in. However, my keyless entry went out 30000 miles ago. Now my car feels like I have a flat. Before that my window creaked in the up position. Pros: She can go 50000+ miles without a tune up, she stops on a dime, I like the cupholder position, the brakes are still brand new and it has 60000 miles on it with the original brakes. Overall, I would NEVER trade my car for the world. I love her. (My car is a she.)
Great car for the money.
Tony, 11/27/2007
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Oil it, gas it and step on it - this car requires little attention and will surpass all others in its class. Try one out and see.
Bad Sentra
Silver Sentera, 04/16/2008
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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This Sentra has been towed to the shop 7 times, starting at 5000 miles. The throttle sensor went bad 3 times, finally requiring a complete ECM, throttle body, and wiring harness. Then at 35000 miles it started blowing the ECM fuse. It has been very intermittent, now it is getting another ECM and a complete wiring harness and dash electronics. I'm not sure what the instrument panel has to do with the problem, but just today Nissan agreed to cover it under warranty even tho the car has 40000 miles on it. The initial repair was around $2000, this estimate is $2700. Very expensive for a $15k car. Needless to say, this will be my last Nissan.
Jaded
sdricke, 05/03/2008
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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My Sentra is an interesting car. I love driving it; handling and brake performance is very impressive. However, I had to have the keyless entry system replaced before I even drove it off the lot, I had to have a warranty repair to fix a leaking head gasket, the car takes a few cranks to start sometimes, and the belt squeels if it is ever humid or raining outside. Beyond those problems, the car is incredibly fun to drive, especially for a one-person commute, and gas mileage is remarkable. Overall, though, I cannot wait to get rid of the car, as I don't really trust the car to last a whole lot longer, something I wish I didn't have to say about Nissan.
Sentra Blues
Jerry Fair, 05/10/2008
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I have been a Toyota owner for years and a Toyota mechanic but when I needed a new car I thought I would try my first Nissan. It was a mistake. To compare the design quality of a similar Toyota such as a Corolla to a Sentra is like comparing night and day. Here are some examples. The trunk on a Sentra is much smaller than a Corolla. Additional Sentra problems that Corolla does not have: engine performance-poor. Cruise control is too fast and the trans immediately kicks down. Fuel economy is no where near the 40 MPG other reviews have stated. I get about 28 MPG. Radio sounds bad. CD player is a joke. Who ever designed the cup holder should be bared from auto design for life. I could go on.
Shari is a treasure.
Sandra Carlson, 05/26/2017
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Treat her right.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Sentra Rocks
Teri, 07/10/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have never owned one of cars before, but my son got me a terrific deal on this one. It's a Nissan Special Edition with a 6-disk CD changer and a 1-disk loader, 6 inside speaker surround sound with a sub woofer mounted in the very large trunk. The left side of the back seat folds down, creating even more cargo space. Yes, the back seat is small, but I'm very short and the only one in the car most of the time. Still, it's big enough for my grandkids, carseats an all. I get great mileage with this wonderful little car, and there's even a window, part of the odometer, that tells my mileage as I go on. It also tells the outside temperature & how far I've gone each trip. Be happy!!!
SER Review
nickyp, 11/24/2004
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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The SER provides a nice alternative to the standard Sentra for those looking for a faster automatic shifter. If you add the spoiler and the bigger wheels you can transform the standard Sentra into a more sportier car. The upgraded audio package gives off loud, but very clear acoustics.
NICE BUT UNDERPOWERED
S BLUM, 03/06/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's a nice little car, but feels underpowered. I have the special edition w/ alloy rims, rockford fuzgate stereo, and a little rear spoiler. Overall i'm happy with the car but that underpowered feeling doesn't go away. Also the gas miliage i'm getting is lower then the epa estimates. It is 29 mpg overall, but i do atleast a third of my driving on the highway. The 1 other drawback, and it's minor is the cup holder. It's by far the worst ever designed. wont hold anything bigger then a 12oz can and there's no room virtically so the larger cups w/ slim bases don't fit either. Had i realized this, I probably would have passed on the car, eventhough it was very good value.
My Nissan
Joanna, 07/16/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The front seats have so much leg room. Even more than my full size SUV. The gas mileage is wonderful.
Nissan Sentra SE-R
Mike, 07/31/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had the Nissan Sentra SE-R for a while now and simply love the car! Its sporty appeal is a very good quality to me. Not to mention that Nissan has a reputation that only a few makers can match when it comes to Tuner/Race cars and their quality and knowledge in the field. I feel very confident about the future performance of this car and look forward to continued business with this automaker!!!