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Love this Car
todd lovell, 10/09/2015
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
25 of 25 people found this review helpful
I bought my SE-R new in 2004 it now has 240k miles on it and is still fast and super fun to drive. I have done nothing but routine maintenance with my biggest repair being tie rod ends. I did a lot of highway driving but 240k with ice cold ac and everything works fine is very impressive. Im looking to put 300k on this car. My last nissan uad 279k
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2005 Sentra Special Edition 1.8L Auto
NewEnglandDevil, 06/15/2009
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
An excellent vehicle to own and drive, has made my commute (~66 miles/day, + trips to client sites = 100+ miles occasionally) affordable. Blew a head gasket while still under warranty (~48K), needed a chip download to eliminate rough shifting. I've avoided replacing two expensive lights - fog light broke from being packed with snow and 3rd brake light went out. Other than that, no problems and I've had no expensive repairs. Has performed great in NE winter; even managed to get up a ~10% unplowed incline to our winter rental in NH. Previously owned a Nissan Truck (350K) so I'm not expecting any problems with the engine or tranny and I'm at 123K now.
Frustrated!
bigisland808, 08/17/2011
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
37 of 38 people found this review helpful
Bought this car from the orignal owner with low mileage 30K, seemed like a realiable car. The car well kept, inside and out. Too top it off we did our homework, called the dealership... the lady bought in her car faithfully for service since she bought the car. Only thing was there was a nail in the tire which they fixed 2 months ago. Had the car for 3 weeks with no problem then all of a sudden one morning the car had a hard time starting up. Bought into the dealership the very next day and they said that I had a blown headgasket. Nissisan claims it was a defect and costs $1800 to be fixed! AGGHH!
Reliable
Xy San, 08/24/2015
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
Got this car from my mom in 2013 with 120,000 miles. She purchased this brand new in 2005. it now has 180,000 miles on it. I drive so far to and from work everyday. Still running great and only had to do maintenance. Didnt have to replace anything prematurely.
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Good econobox on a budget.
Midwest Driver, 08/10/2016
updated 02/16/2017
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Had mine 8 years. Good car, always starts. 108,000 miles, so far normal brakes, tires, belts, hoses, maintenance, one alternator, some emission repairs, receiver for remote entry, trunk latch. Not much really for the miles and usage. Good gas mileage and good acceleration. Still good. No oil leaks, no fluid leaks, very reliable. With snow tires it goes through several inches of snow very well.
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It's...decent?
rhiamichelle, 09/29/2011
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used with 70,000 miles on it. About 2 weeks after I got it, my service engine light came on. Nothing happened for months. Around month 5 the CD player won't spit my CD out, & won't suck them in. After about 6 months, my car started randomly dying while I was doing 70 on freeways, which was a big inconvenience since I drive around 60 miles on the highway a day. Changed the crankshaft position sensor, which was relatively cheap, I guess. This car doesn't stand well in wrecks. I hit a light pole going about 5mph & the back bumper just fell off. I feel that I'm paying far too much for far too little. Not worth it, can't wait to get a new car.
DONT BUY NISSAN!!!!
kslice39, 05/10/2013
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
ive had nothing but problems with this car. The bumper randomly fell off, the cd player wont eject or take a cd, the visors wont stay up, battery went out after 6 months, blown head gasket, the passenger side windows wont roll down or if you get them down wont go back up, break light switch went out, check engine light wont go off...keeps saying cylinder 3 is misfiring and all the coils, plugs, injectors have all been replaced and STILL cant figure the problem out. This has all happened within the last year. And nissan has nothing to say about any of this. WORST CAR EVER!! i will never again buy nissan or recommend it to anyone. Not even your worse enemy deserves this pain in the ass.
Blown Head gasket Problem
jayfelix, 02/09/2011
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
After 65,000 miles i got a blown head gasket and it seems that many people with the same model car had the same problem. No recall, no responsibility. Needless to say, this will be the last Nissan i will ever own. If you are reading this review, DONT BUY IT!! Unless it's mine. After so much money i put into it, it's running decently enough to sell it.
Good vehicle
BB, 11/23/2018
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought this brand new. Have had very little trouble with it. At 289,000 miles had to have starter and ignition switch replaced (first time for this). Have only had to have battery replaced twice, just recently the 2nd time. Have had oil changed regularly.
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Can't wait to get rid of this nightmare!
doppelv, 09/03/2014
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2005 Sentra SE back in 2008, and the best decision I made was to get an extended warranty. Things break on this car that just shouldn't for the age and miles. My head gasket went out at 38K, my motor mounts all went out at 82K. I've had sensors randomly fail, causing the car to stall on the highway. Overall, I'm at the point where I'm just expecting it to break again at any time. If I could afford a new car, this thing would be gone in a heartbeat. It's a money pit, pure and simple, and the nightmare doesn't appear to be ending any time soon.
Did not age well
Matt Russell, 02/24/2015
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
My car has 70,000 miles on it. Between 50,000 and 70,000 I have had to replace the catalytic converter, the timing chain, the entire exhaust system, and a whole slew of sensors. The car has become a money pit. I enjoyed the car for the first 50,000 miles, but it has become an unreliable nightmare.
Been Pretty Reliable So Far
myfirstnissan, 07/25/2014
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S since Feb. 2009. It had 58,000 miles on it when I bought it, and now has 122,000. Overall it has been a reliable car. In addition to the normal wear & tear stuff with any car you buy, I recently have had to change the rear struts, rotors & brake pads, left lower control arm, right tie rod end, and had an alignment. Overall, so far the car has been good to me.
Head Gasket Head Gasket Head Gasket
Mike, 08/26/2010
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had two sentras a 2002 and a 2005. I enjoyed the ride in these cars and the handling. They both had head gaskets go out and I have to say that this seems to be a problem the sentras. I like the cars but would not buy one just based on the head gaskets. I also had electrical problem with my 2005 the dash lights and wipers would come on and the car would stall all at the same time. Both sentras had problems with the cd player.
Nissan Sentra
emilya01, 03/30/2012
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my very first car, got it from a dealership used and with roughly 116,000 miles on it. I had the car for maybe a week and it started giving me trouble when I started it. It could sit for up to 5 or more hours and start fine but if it sat for 1 or 2 hours it would take 2 or 3 tries to get it to start up! Replaced the battery...wasn't it...replaced a battery cable...wasn't it. Finally got the fuel pump replaced...works great every since then! Only down fall was the price..$550 to replace! Other than this, I love the car and is great for a first car, small and rides great! Just make sure you have it looked over by a mechanic before you make your purchase(: hope this helps!
DON'T IT
notonissan1, 03/27/2014
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
March 2005, I purchased my first Nissan. Faithfully maintained. Over a year and over 3K later my mechanic gave up and said take it to Nissan - 3rd cylinder misfire. How can so many owners have the same problem and Nissan doesn't recall it? NO MORE NISSANS for me.
Blown head gasket 110KKM, 5 years old
bjinqc, 01/10/2012
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Seriously? I have never blown a head gasket on 5 other vehicles that I have taken over 250KKM., two past 400 What modern car maker can fail to prevent such a potentially serious design flaw or to correct it once it becomes generally known? The old style school of denial just does not work in the internet age. Fool me once, shame on me... anything but a Nissan the next time.
Good commuter car, Faulty Head Gasket
Idaho Commuter, 10/04/2010
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Used as as commuter car, it has done really pretty well until the head gasket issue hit us. Nissan should have recalled these vehicles since it is a known defect. It sure seems like every 2005 Sentra WILL eventually have to have the head gasket repaired at $1000+ ($1200 in our region). Shame on Nissan. It has performed admirably other than this major issue. Nice mileage (Avg 36 mpg), and a work horse for us commuting long distances. With the defective head gasket on these cars, we cannot recommend them. We feel our loyalty to Nissan is forever damaged since they have shown no loyalty back to us by not recalling a known major issue. Buyer beware if the head gasket has not been replaced!
This is the worst car I ever owned.
Mike, 03/07/2009
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is hands down the worst car I ever owned. At around 30 thousand kilometers, it started to leak water every time it rained a little bit harder, both passenger and drivers side door rubber/seals. At around 85 thousand kilometers a blown head gasket, astronomical cost to repair, close to $2000. 89 thousand kilometers, check engine light constantly on. I owned several economy class cars before this one and Sentra is hands down the most unreliable car I ever had. I will NEVER own a Nissan again.
cars not built the same
aharter, 07/05/2011
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have a 2005 nissan sentra 1.8 . this car is fun to drive and gets good mileage. The problems with this car are crazy for its age and mileage. Two worm gears replaced in the tranny, new head gasket, radio can't get stations in, front windows hardly work when wet, fuel filter is in fuel pump, clear coat in really bad shape, already has rusted and repaired spots, and I really am afraid for my kids and thier future car choices...planned break down vehicles?
Poor Value for money
Bella Bright, 07/25/2018
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought brand new and religiously followed all maintenance schedule. Apart from regular oil/filter, hose, tires, belts, following are the additional repairs. At about 30k miles, the read left window glass motor/mechanism failed. At about 55k, the engine head gasket failed with coolant consumption (dealership took $1300 to repair), this is a known issue with Nissan Sentra 2005 1.8L but company never recalled, search for the complaints on this issue on https://www.usa.gov/car-complaints). At about 80k, the spark plugs failed and were changed. At about 100k, the engine started to burn oil (about 1 quart every 1200 miles). At about 105k, the alternator failed (dealership charged $700 to fix). At about 115k, the crank shaft position sensor failed (dealership quoted about $400). Decided to replace this car with a Toyota/Honda due to the reliability and repair issue with Nissan. Never am going to recommend a Nissan.
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Best car for the money
youbeachcleaner, 10/09/2004
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
An awesome car if you are looking for both a fun and reliable car that is affordable. It has everything you would want from a sport sedan, looks, power, versatility, suspension, braking, and safety (if you get the ABS side airbag package.) Fun to drive time and again, and with the new nismo parts, you can upgrade it everytime you get sick of it. All for less than the price of most other cars in its class.
05' sentra shifts strangely
islifereal, 02/24/2012
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought this used in 2010 for 6,600 with 83K miles. We found the console light doesn't work nor does the crusie control. It was too late by then to take back to dealership. That was our fault for not checking better. But then we changed the oil after only 40K miles and it was dirty! We haven't found any real problems aside from it shifting jerky going from 1-2 gear and moreso when cold. It is a automatic
Great Little Car
Kitchy Guy, 03/24/2008
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It's a fun little car to drive. There are other cars out there with better performance, but at a much bigger price tag. I've had the car for almost 3 years now, I love the performance. No matter how fast I'm going, if I hit the gas, it still has plenty of pick-up. Due to the size of the engine, the fuel economy isn't the best (maybe it's how I drive). The torque also makes driving in the snow a challenge. The front seats are very comfortable, the back seat is small for 2 adults, 3 adults is just uncomfortable.
Terrible Car - Buyer beware!!
ward, 03/08/2007
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had more problems with this car than my Hyundai. after 1 year (4/06) I had to have a brand new engine .. since then the car goes to the dealer every few months because it just wont start. i'm given numerous reasons about why it just dies they say they fix it and then it dies again .. my 2 year old car is at the shop TODAY! I tell everyone I meet don't buy this car. not to mention the other problems (my cd got stuck in the cd player and now it wont work .. if you use the cup holder it will always change the cd in play .. sound from the brakes) the list goes on and on. get ready for a fight with Nissan Corp if you complain!!
VERY GOOD CAR
johnnyboy11, 11/30/2011
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car. I bought it 2 years ago from the dealership and it had 78,000 miles on it. I have had only one problem out of this car and that was the master window switch. I have kept my oil changed as well as all the other maintenance such as flushing out the radiator and the tranny. this car dont have the get up and go from a dead stop but once i get to around 50 mph, it will take off. i get anywhere from 33mpg to 38mpg in city depending on how i drive and have got 43 on the hwy. this car is going on 114,000 miles and is still running like a new one. i love this thing. i hit a ditch pretty hard and only broke a hub cap. is a very reliable small sedan. could not have done any better.
Little sleeper!
Joseph Harris, 09/30/2020
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used about a year ago with 132,000 miles. Had no leaks and spent awhile sitting in a tow wrecking yard. I bought it for around 2700 and drove another 20,000 miles with no problems. All I had to do was change the radiator since the OEM ones are made of plastic. Great power and acceleration. The 6 speed is extremely smooth and a very tight ratio. For what it is a very good car.
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Not Bad for the price
Jay Solomon, 01/26/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The SE-R has plenty of pep and power on the highway (2.5) Everyone says that the car has a great look and it drives like a sports car. The seating is low to the ground which requires some adjustment since I also drive a 4- Runner. The sports package gives the car a bumpy ride on roads that are less that perfect. The stearing is highly responsive and overall, for the money it seems to be a great little car. I have about 700 miles on the car. The quality of the sound system is surprising. For my taste I wish I would have moved up to a Honda Accord or BMW 300 series just to have more car under me. The price, however, was just too tempting.
Best car I ever owned.
jpolack, 07/18/2013
updated 07/19/2017
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had dozens of cars and this has been the best. Purchased used with about 40,000 miles, now about 90,000. Only repairs have been wearout items like tires, battery, etc. Always starts. Have the 5 speed stick shift and it has lots of power, even with the a/c on, which by the way, works very well. Has power windows, power brakes, cd, a/c, cruise control, remote trunk and mirrors, just enough gadgets to be comfortable. It's not a luxury car, but for an econobox, its really a great great car. Update, still driving it after almost nine years. Showing some wear, but always starts. Goes great in snow and rain if you buy good tires. Small repairs over the years, usual brakes, tires, battery. One wheel bearing, alternator, emission stuff. Engine still strong, does not burn a drop of oil. Most repairs done at home, a few in the shop. Its no Lexus, but will probably run at least a few more years. Not much spent for repairs or to buy the car. Update, July 2017, recently sold the car only because I had an opportunity to get something fancier at very low cost. The Sentra will probably outlast my replacement vehicle. Still no leaks, never burns a drop of oil, never overheats, always starts. Very Spartan interior and features, but a very economical and reliable car for me for over nine years.
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My classy Nissan
Greg meadows, 09/01/2018
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
It’s a great car never have had to do anything major to it! It’s has the spoiler on the back so has the sporty look! Back seat not a lot of room especially if you have a car seat like I do for my grandson. But over all nice ride. I’ve loved it!
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not worth much
worstcar, 05/29/2013
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Car is toast. Kraft Nissan in Tallahassee just told me that the car is toast (engine is toast). They said that they had replaced the head gasket and resealed it. They blamed another company. I checked out the other company, saw hardcopies of the service order, and the results. I'm left with the following conclusions: 2005 Nissan Sentra engines don't last 10 years. Kraft Nissan did a poor in their repair What this tells me is that it is foolish to buy a Nissan in Tallahassee. Bad cars and indifferent service.
Remote entry problems, Again!!!!!
disgrunteled owner, 01/13/2007
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
At 30,000 miles the remote entry module went out. It's got just under 50k, and it's going out again. The day we bought the car, the passenger front window seal flipped and had to be replaced. The driver's window made a very loud cracking noise when the window was rolled all the way up, and the regulator mount had to be welded to cure this, at 15k, and it's starting again. It's only had mobile 1 since new, but quite often suffers from lifter noise. I trust this car very little, and I think the experts agree. That's what leads to very low resell value. If I could squeeze this car, I'd get lemonade.
2005 (special edition) 1.8L
spencer16, 08/11/2011
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this used with only 3000 miles on it. It was about a year and a half old, an old lady must have only driven it to church or something. We have had no problems. It is at about 50k miles and we have done oil changes every 3000 miles and we have not had any problems. The car is pretty gutless on the get go but on my way home from work the dashboard MPG gauge indicated 43 MPG when going 65 MPH (Idaho drivers are slow) but it saves at the pump! The car takes at least 2 turns of the key for it to start but it always starts. Not sure why.
Best Car for the Money!
chappysilver, 08/23/2012
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought my 5 speed sentra sedan new and it has 81,000 miles on it. A fun, peppy car to drive with good gas mileage. Have not had one problem - have just changed oil frequently, one basic brake job, one new set of tires, one battery, and replaced all belts before a very long trip because the car had 60,000 miles on it and had never had a belt replaced - that's it and it's been in the massachusetts winters. Starts first time every time - best car value that I have ever had bar none. Enjoy!
Used to love it
Not so happy, 04/03/2008
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My son test-drove cars for me and decided on the Nissan Sentra. Brought it home and I loved it. Had it for three years and 1 week, made the last payment, and the next day the Service Engine Soon light came on. Drove immediately to the dealership and they said the head gasket was going and needed to be replaced -- on a three year old car. Are they programmed to have problems as soon as they are paid for? Cost me $1,245 yesterday and they recommended on the receipt that I put it an for an additional $600 more in repairs. If you keep up with oil changes, etc., a car should last longer than three years.
Sweet ride
Mario, 06/29/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I picked up a SE-R a couple of weeks ago, and I'm loving it. It has good power, sweet handling, and looks sharp in the blackout color that I bought. The stock stereo system has a AUX in for your MP3 player which is a huge plus for me. An excellent car with some nice power for a low price.
My new Nissan
Cindy, 05/24/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My husband bought this car for me for Mother's Day. I really like this car but I do not love it yet. (I am used to driving a full sized sedan) It is great on gas and easy to drive (although I would have preferred a 5 speed)The biggest complaint I guess I have is that the backseat is rather small. It is great for the small kids but adults or older kids would be very cramped. I would not want to drive it on a long trip with the kids. Overall it is a great car for running errands on and driving around town.
Lousy dealer. Great car
nissan sentra sedan, 11/25/2006
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
we have owned 23 Nissans, 18 have been Sentras. We currently also own a 2006 Corolla. The Sentra is more stable on the road and slightly better in mpg. Maintenance costs are very low. Note factory tires hold up better than the oe tires on the Corolla as well.
Loyal Nissan Owner
hotrod86ta, 11/11/2006
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Drove my '93 Sentra XE for 227K with no repairs other than routine maint. Sold it (was running great) to a young lady with confidence. Bought a '00 Altima and sold it to my parents with confidence. Bought an '01 Villager (Quest) sold it to my parents with confidence and they still own it and love it. Tried larger cars of other makes and I finally came back to the Sentra when gas hit 2.89 a gallon. Love the fuel economy, price and reliability. Go Nissan!!!
Decent Ride - Could Be Better
-cdt-, 06/16/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall, a decent car. That's not to say that it can't use some upgrades that would make it Excellent! Coming from a Jetta, there a few things that I miss - Day Time Running Lights, automatic locking doors, comfortable interior.
My New Nissan Sentra
s. wells, 02/11/2006
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My new Nissan Sentra replaced a 20 year old Nissan Sentra so in the beginning I really loved this car. After a few months I noticed the seats are a little too thin and I can feel the motor under the seat when using the automatic windows. Also, the suspension is the same as my old car. It seems the shock absorbing system hasn't changed in 20 years. The car can be very tiring on a drive exceeding a couple of hours. The windows film and are hard to clean. Nissan says this is normal when the car sits in the sun. I finally found a product that will clean the windows and they will not film for a couple of months,
Disappointed
NoNissanForMe, 10/04/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the Sentra 1.8 Special in April because I got married and needed a good gas mileage vehicle for my upcoming communte. So far, I am sorely disappointed with the car. I have had it in the shop now 5 times in 5 months. To me, I did not get my money's worth at all. I traded a Ford for this vehicle and I am soon to be trading back into a Ford. The biggest problems that I have with the car are the lack of power (especially going uphill), the loose bumpers, and the loud exhaust, and the gripping brakes and roaring rear axle. I thought I was getting a good car, being my first import, but boy was I wrong. I am going back to my Ford ASAP!!!
VTEC KILLER
JohnSpecV, 02/06/2005
2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is incredible, the low end torque is the best. Ive modded my spec and the car doesn't seem to mind. Runs very good drives very hard, the Back seat isn't that big so if you looking for a 4 seater this isn't the car. This is fast car.
Never Again
Jim B., 04/27/2009
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the second Sentra I have owned and it is clear that the quality of Nissan's cars are not what they once were. Blown Head gasket at 70,000 miles. Tried to work through Customer Service, but they offered no assistance (less than 36 months, but over on miles). This is a design flaw relating to the number 2 cylinder, but Nissan is turning the other way hoping this issue will disappear.
not a bad car
Josh, 09/12/2009
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have the special edition model. The stereo is awesome for stock. I bought the car with 75000 miles on it. It now has 105000. I havnt had any mechanical problems other than it is a 3 cranker starter, also the brakes (normal wear and tear), the fan blade burning out (easy to replace) and a pulley that is squawking (yet to replace but no real problems with it yet). I'm not sure of any mechanical problems if any the car had before i bought it. I have a lead foot and drive the car hard everyday and the car takes it and then some with ease.
Great for high miles
great for high miles, 08/27/2006
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I drive 300 miles a day on a route, mostly highway miles, and this Nissan performs very very well. On a good day, I can AVERAGE 40.58 mpg! The worst I got was 37 mpg. All with great power and really good comfort. I'd highly recommend this car to everyone, based on performance.
Before you buy
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!
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.
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