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Used 2009 Nissan Sentra Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great car with some cons

holly, 09/05/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

With over 10,000 miles on the car I'm overall pleased with it. Before it hit 1,000 miles the check engine light went on (the bad one where you can only drive 45 mph) and I had to drive home 300 miles going 45 mph. Not too happy about that, but the problem was fixed- gas tank issue. Killed the new car feel. I have NEVER gotten over 31 MPG. I've driven it on 400 mile FLAT high ways driving 55. Tires, pressure, gas, windows up or down it does not seem to budge. The inside scratches VERY easily inside. No matter how much I clean it, it's pretty much dirtied inside from just a shoe touching the interior. The exterior it sturdy, but a shopping cart going super slow caused a small little dent.

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5 out of 5 stars

I Love My Car!

dianna, 02/27/2010
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love my car! My boyfriend bought it for me. I love driving it. I have no complaints about my car at all. It handles very well. I have had all the oil changes and the 15,000 mile inspection. and the tires rotated. It corners very well! No problems at all. If you take care of your car. Its going to last a long time. I hand wash my car.I treat it like a baby!! I love it!

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3 out of 5 stars

Poor - Body Problems

Heather Friedline, 09/19/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My first experience with Nissan has been horrible. My car is 6 months old and is rusting on both sides, back panel, below the doors. Nissan will not cover the defect even though there are many of the same make and model with the same problem. It drives well and I enjoy the vehicle but the interior plastic is also a problem with scratches from just normal use.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great Choice for Comfort and Economy

EJJE, 06/11/2009
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had my Sentra for over a year now. The new Sentra design is much better than the previous models. This is really a French Car with Renault roots. Built for ride quality, comfort and quiet traveling. Also inside it is as big as a mid size car although the outside looks very compact. I enjoyed several trips in this car and I do not miss having a bigger mid size car at all. CVT tranny takes a little getting use to and car will drift a little on very windy days due to the height of the car. Everyone interested in a compact car should drive a Sentra for sure!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

31000 miles and plenty to Go!

Veenherbluesentra, 08/18/2009
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Ok, so I've had my sentra for almost a year now. This car does well as far as gas mileage since I drive 50+ miles one way commuting back and forth to work. All and all it's a great car with great gas mileage, only thing is the steering wheel is rather hard to steer, and limits your movement as far as hand placement. For a tall and thin sedan this car seems very grounded and handles curves alright.

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