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4 out of 5 stars

Nothing fancy but gets the job done

Mark morrison, 08/29/2016
2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

got horrible gas mileage!!!!

chevypat83, 01/16/2014
2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SR 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 11 people found this review helpful

I got my certified pre own sentra just 4 mounths ago and hate it now! I traded in my 2002 pt cruiser for ths becase it was newer and had all the options(except leather and auto dimming mirror)but I just drive it back and forth to work and I only live like 7 miles from work and the past few mouths ive gotten 18mpg or less! and the comfort is horrable too wish never traded my pt!

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4 out of 5 stars

No need for a key

sentra2012, 08/30/2011
2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 41 people found this review helpful

I was hoping for better fuel economy but I live in a very hilly and mountain area of the northwest and I am getting 24 to 29 mpg. The 29 mpg was achieved with more expressway driving, less hill driving, limited air condition use and a thought of how to maximize fuel economy at all times (smooth breaking, cruise control, smooth acceleration). Other than that the car is perfect for people that are fat, commuters, couples, green philosophy and an affordable car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Rear ended at 70

DRitchie, 11/12/2023
2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car has always been good mechanically, I've needed suspension work, coil packs, O2 sensors, and exhaust work, but it has always been cheap to fix and reliable, someone rear ended me when I was stopped for traffic on the expressway, and totaled the car, I walked away with no lasting damage, the car took it like a champ, 10/10

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Bad Stereo

smoeller, 07/11/2012
2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SR 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I love my new Nissan Sentra special edition. I bought this over the Altima because of the navigation.. Bad mistake, the stereo sucks and NEVER get reception. I can't depend on the FM to receive any service if I am 10 minutes out of the City. I am now looking at replacing it and it is going to cost me 1500.00 to get a stereo with navigation. Wish I would have bought the Chrysler 200 with streaming video and a great sound system.

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