Is the 2012 Nissan Sentra a good car?
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This car and I didn't start on good terms and that was my fault. I previously owned a 2009 Nissan Altima. That car was financed through Nissan's financing arm. I didn't miss a payment on that car which is how I found myself owning my 2012 Nissan Sentra Special Edition. Nissan finance has a deal where they will guarantee you financing if you never missed a payment with them previously. I got a 6 year loan at 5.74% and my FICO score sucked. My Super Black Special Edition Sentra has been flawless and CHEAP to own so far. Ins./Gas/Payments are LOW. Special Edition pkg. is worth $. I'm tall of torso and I can fit easily in this car. Engine is strong enough and smooth. Easy to get into.
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What options are available on the 2012 Nissan Sentra?
Available Nissan Sentra 2012 Submodel Types: Sedan, NISMO, SE-R Spec V, SE-R
Available Trims: SV, S, SR, SL, 2.0 S, 2.0 SR, SR TURBO, FE+ S, 1.8 S, 2.0, 2.0 SL, NISMO, SE-R Spec V, FE+ 2.0 S, GXE, FE+ SV, 1.8, FE+ 2.0, SE-R, FE+ 2.0 SR, FE+ 2.0 SL, SE, XE
Exterior Colors: Super Black, Brilliant Silver, Gun Metallic, Aspen White, Fresh Powder, Graphite Blue, Amethyst Gray, Deep Blue Pearl, Magnetic Gray, Red Alert, Red Brick, Cayenne Red, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Metallic Blue, Titanium, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Blue Onyx, Blue Onyx Metallic, Brilliant Aluminum Metallic, Aspen White Pearl, Radium, Blackout, Blue Dusk Metallic, Cloud White, Polished Granite, Red Alert Metallic, Molten Silver, Blue Dusk, Bronze Shimmer, Code Red, Espresso Black, Espresso Black Metallic, Radium Metallic, Red Brick Pearl, Sapphire Blue, Sonoma Sunset, Anodized Orange Metallic, Aztec Red, Brilliant Aluminum, Deja Blue Metallic, Iced Cappuccino Metallic, Inferno, Jaded Metallic, Lava Red, Metallic Blue Metallic, Metallic Jade, Midnight Sky, Polished Granite Metallic, Sandstone, Sapphire Blue Metallic, Sonoran Sand Metallic, White Mica
Interior Colors: Charcoal premium cloth, Charcoal cloth, Marble Gray premium cloth, Charcoal leather, Marble Gray cloth, Charcoal/Steel cloth, Beige cloth, NISMO Charcoal alcantara/cloth, SE-R Charcoal premium cloth, Marble Gray leather, Sage, Charcoal, Stone, Black/Silver, Sage cloth, Sand, Taupe, Taupe cloth, Saddle leather
Popular Features: Rear Bench Seats, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Aux Audio Inputs, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, Stability Control, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Bluetooth, USB Inputs, Alarm, Back-up camera, Keyless Entry/Start, Heated seats, Sunroof/Moonroof, Navigation, Upgraded Headlights, Upgraded Stereo, Leather Seats, Auto Climate Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Power Driver Seat, Post-collision safety system, Pre-collision safety system, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Upgraded Engine
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, premium unleaded (recommended), premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
