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4.5 out of 5 stars

So far not too bad

ken, 12/30/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Not a bad running car except for the engine being a little noisy and lack of pick-up unless you punch it. Exterior design is nice. The interior has a lot of room for a compact car along with a roomy trunk. All the controls are in good locations and are easy to get to. The display on the radio/trip info is large and very easy to see. The biggest problem I have had is interior rattles. First I had a problem with the drivers side window not closing correctly and causing a rattle. Even though it's been serviced 3 times for the same problem it still makes noise. The glass/plastic which covers the speedometer is loose and makes a lot of noise. Overall interior made cheaply.

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5 out of 5 stars

My Sentra is perfect, not one problem

clem238, 12/23/2011
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had my Sentra for two years; not one time have I had to do anything to it (did get new tire only because I ran over a box-knife blade) Love my car; had no problems on ice either. Not sure why other people have had problems. As with any car, something may go wrong, not every car is perfect...well, my Sentra has been so far, tee hee

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Car for now !

Ed Eberl, 04/22/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After testing several cars including the Corolla, Focus and Mazda 3, the Sentra was the best choice. The interior room is as big or bigger than my 2003 Dodge Stratus. This is the perfect choice in a bad economy with insane gas prices. I beleive the Sentra will be the next smart size family sedan replacing midsize cars, which are quickly become todays gas guzzlers.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Smooth

JerryM, 07/28/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Quick set up guide & dvd were well done & helpful. Significantly more room in the rear seat than the Toyota Corolla LE. Also more comfortable than the Civic sedan. Good visibility and ease of handling. Nice organization of controls. CVT was significantly more smooth than the Toyota version! Slightly bigger engine made a surprising difference in "merge on the highway" performance. Quiet. Nice trunk w/ false wall. Pass through back seats are easy to use.

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5 out of 5 stars

What a find!

ams2, 05/30/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Test drove everything in it's class (Honda, Toyota, and many others etc.) and the Sentra is the clear winner. Quiet, fast, loaded with options that rival much more expensive luxury cars. Bluetooth, Fosgate stereo satellite XM radio, an incredible keyless ignition system, huge trunk with hidden compartment, awesome gas mileage, moonroof. Did I mention quiet? Smooth luxury car type ride. No other car remotely matched acceleration and ride quality. Test drove against a much more expensive BMW and Sentra is a much, much, much better value. Why would anyone buy anything else??

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