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Used 2008 Nissan Sentra Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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3.75 out of 5 stars

less than impressed

Erin, 07/12/2009
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car gets great gas mileage and the exterior of the car is very Nice. But, it is the most uncomfortable car that I have ever had to drive. The steering wheel is extremely uncomfortable, I feel like I can never adjust my hands and elbows to a comfortable position while driving it.

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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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4.38 out of 5 stars

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Happy Camper, 05/24/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I traded my full size 08 Titan 4x4 in on this car because I refused to pay $100 for a tank of gas. Very, very painful decision. But in the end, it was the right decision. I looked at all the economy cars and happily decided on the Sentra. I haven't had any problems with my Nissans. This car has nice room for its size (I'm 6-4 and 36" inseam), pretty good quality manufacture, good power, 31-33 mpg, and handling is good except I get blown around pretty good in high winds and behind semi-trucks. I got a great deal on this car.

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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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