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Great For the Money With Room for Improvement.
khuzbuz, 03/26/2013
updated 03/26/2016
2013 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
****Update: After driving the Sentra for 42k miles, the engine and transmission would cause a lot of noise in the cabin. The engine is very weak. The exterior paint quality is below average. There were many rust spots on the hood. There were hardly any maintenance issues. Just had to do regular oil changes and tire rotations.*** Having driven it for 1,400 miles I still feel it's a great value. LIKES: The int/ext styling is nice and Nissan used high quality materials; rear legroom & trunk space is outstanding; great gas mileage; bluetooth/USB/AUX; XM radio; Auto headlights; quiet ride on highway; lit kickplates. DISLIKES: Underpowered (feel like I'm gassing it more than I would expect to); small gas tank (Averaging around 300-330miles per tank); lack of storage compartments & center console is too far back for arm rest; can't extend steering wheel out as much causing awkward driving posture; driver seat should be more comfortable with lumbar adjustment; loud engine when accelarating; no maintenance reminder.
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Love my car but...
msl60, 11/02/2013
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my sentra its the color I want the design I love and the gas economy I need. Although my car is 8 months old the transmission went out on it and is being replaced. I hope this is all I run into for quality of the build of this car. Lemon law says I have 18 months or 18,000 miles so hopefully this is the only issue with the car.... I am looking for other issues these 2013 Sentra's may have as well to have them checked out before it happens .. I did see the stalling issue which I shall address at the dealership.
A Solid Car...
mrcarfan2014, 08/21/2014
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Reading these reviews, it seems almost like someone only does a review when there's a problem. I have had my '13 Sentra SR since around the first of January 2014 and have put 21,000 miles on it during that time. That's a lot of miles but I bought it primarily as a commuter car. I can tell you that I have had no problems, it runs and drives just like when new. Gas mileage averaged around 31 when new and started averaging 35 (about 65% highway overall). After owning 9 Nissans I've found they don't start getting their better mileage numbers until about 12-15K on the odometer. I think it would average about 3-4mpgs better if they didn't sell 10% ethanol gas where I live (North Louisiana).
Only 5,000 miles with issues!!
khuzbuz, 07/24/2013
2013 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have experienced problems with the AC blowing hot air and the rear brakes developing a loud metallic grinding/crackling noise. The first time I took it to the dealership they kept the car overnight - the service adviser said there was a service bulletin on the brakes and the brake cylinders needed some lubing. They had no idea why the AC was not cooling periodically. I picked the car up and after a week or so the brakes had the same issue and the AC was HOT all the time! Very uncomfortable driving in 100F+ weather with the windows down! The dealership kept it for 2 nights and figured the brake cylinders had to be replaced as well as the AC compressor. Covered by warranty but what's next???
transmision
armando, 03/13/2018
2013 Nissan Sentra S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
worse transmision ever cvt would never a nother nissan and bought it new but guess there just terrible transmisions .
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