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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Value & Great Performance

Dony Thomas, 07/26/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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When I decided to buy a new car that gives decent fuel economy, good performance and value of money, I chose the 08 Sentra 2.0 S. The CVT is really great to drive as there is no sudden jump into higher RPMs while merging and passing in freeways. The acceleration is very smooth and the 2.0 L, 140 hp engine performs like a champ. Overall, the ride quality is remarkable in freeways & inner roads and this car has got lots of room inside. The cost to own this car is very less compared to similarly equipped Civic, Corolla & Mazda 3.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

My baby red is a lot of fun to drive.

Diana Roman, 11/19/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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My kids and I love "Baby Red". It doesn't feel like you are driving a small car because have good movements and is very roomy inside. I feel like a "cool mama" driving this car. The only negative thing is not too stable while applying the brakes. The poor thing is taking a beating traveling around 70 miles a day and is holding up like a champ.

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5 out of 5 stars

SE-R

Dale, 11/28/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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If you have not driven an SE-R before you bought a normal Sentra, you have missed out on a great small sedan. With the larger 2.5 engine out of the Altima and the 6 speed paddle shifters it is great fun to drive and yet we have averaged 27.4 mpg to date in suburban type driving. It has good low end torque and will cruise effortlessly at 80+. Be sure to get the upgraded stereo system. Try it and you just might be hooked like I was.

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5 out of 5 stars

Feels more than entry level

Michael, 06/24/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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The car drives great. I was concerned when reading reviews after hearing that the car was uncomfortable to ride in, and that there was more noise than other cars, but when I test drove, I did not notice any of these. The car is as smooth as any I have ever been in, and road noise is no higher than any car I test drove, including the Civic. It handles a bit better than the Civic and other cars I tried as well. Where it really shines, then, is the feature set. No other entry level car I looked could match the Sentra. I got an auxiliary jack for my iPod, steering wheel audio controls, and a bluetooth phone system. Not even the Civic could match that.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great little car

Cindy in SouthernCa, 07/26/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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I went from my Armada SUV to the Sentra. I still have my Armada and thought I would love getting back into the big SUV after driving the little car but actually love my little Sentra. My son will be sixteen in 8 months and he chose this car over the other small cars and we have no regrets.

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