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by shoplmart  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Oct 07 '02 - Updated Jun 08 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Powerful engine, Loads of standard and optional equipment.
Cons: Price, Interior design/plastics, Quality control.
The Bottom Line: Not Recommended due to quality of plastics used in cabin, etc.
Nissan keeps popping out performance oriented family/economy/sports cars like they are hot cakes, the Altima 3.5 SE, Maxima, 2003 Nissan 350Z, and even the re-introduced economical Sentra as of last year include Nissan's go-fast automobile...
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by mkaresh  in Cars & Motorsports, - Top 10
Sep 30 '02 - Updated Jun 22 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Massive torque, good performance content for the dollar, practical package
Cons: Massive torque steer, strange shifter knob, rear seat does not fold down
The Bottom Line: A fatal flaw compromises an otherwise solid package.
The 1991-94 Nissan Sentra SE-R strongly appealed to me. It was conservatively styled yet packed with a 2.0 liter, 140 horsepower engine, much larger and more powerful than the typical subcompact of the time. The proverbial “wolf in sheep’s ...
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by kparsons13 - Top 200
Jun 16 '03 - Updated Jul 12 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Handles decent, Controls are easy, Nice First Vehicle Purchase
Cons: Can get pricey for the lowest end model of the Nissan Family
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this to someone who is starting out and wanting to purchase their first vehicle. I wouldn't recommend it if you can afford a few extra bucks otherwise.
The first car I ever sold at my Nissan dealership was a 2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V model. The c ...
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by rfman - Top 1000
Jul 24 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Lots of torque, nice seats, great price, 6-speed transmission, etc...
Cons: Some torque steer, stock tires are not great in the wet
The Bottom Line: This is the most fun you can have with a car for such little money. Period.
Oh, how the world of compact cars has changed! Ten years ago, cars like the Honda Civic and Nissan ...
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by dguruswamy
Sep 27 '03 - Updated Sep 28 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Powerful engine, cheap to insure, inexpensive, handles well.
Cons: Tacky interior, torque steer, conservative styling
The Bottom Line: An inexpensive car with a lot of power that's also practical (cheap to insure and doesn't attract attention from police).
BACKGROUND I really wasn't looking to buy a new car, but Nissan offered some great incentives on the Sentra earlier this year and I bit. INTRODUCTION I ended up purchasing a 2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R with an automatic. EN ...
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by jesterrace
Apr 03 '07 - Updated Apr 04 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very Fast and Fun to Drive, Decent gas mileage, Stylish, Relatively cheap replacement parts
Cons: Defective Power Valve Screws can destroy engine, Rear Seats do not fold down.
The Bottom Line: Great for those seeking reliable transport and decent fuel efficiency without sacrificing power. Replace the Power Valve Screws immediately though.
After having a whole list of crappy cars and finally landing a decent job, I have decided to get a reliable commuter vehicle. Something newer with low miles. I have been looking at a number of different compact cars and the Nissan Sentra keeps coming ...
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by drewydd
Jan 20 '03 - Updated Jan 23 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: power and torque to spare
shifter fixed for 2003
back seat big enough
Cons: fold down back seat not standard
ride is quite firm
transmission and exhaust noise
The Bottom Line: Get the Spec-V for total sportiness
Get the GXE 2.5 LE for more comfort
2003 Spec-V
SEG factor 9.3 out of 10 (S.E.G - the G stands for grin!)
After driving everything and reading all the reviews we could find, we bought a 2003 Sentra Spec-V. Ours is Sunburst yellow for fun. We got the ABS/SAB but not the...
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by zanderson1977
Jun 01 '03 - Updated Jun 02 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Screamingly quick in SE-R/Spec V dress, don't have to buy lots of options
Cons: Genuine Nissan torque steer; missing some niceties which the $$ should bring
The Bottom Line: Why get a Neon or Honda when everyone else has one? This car IS the Civic-slayer, and has four doors.
Thanks to an unusually accommodating dealer, I (extensively) test drove a bright yellow 2003 SE-R Spec V, about 25 miles over all kinds of roads.
PERFORMANCE: You can't beat it's torque band in this market segment, not even for more money. In...
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by lojack_ii
Aug 02 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Gas Mileage.
Cons: Poor seating room, low-end interior quality, mediocre ride.
The Bottom Line: Don't buy it if you want room, power, luxury, or general comfort. Buy it if you are on a budget and can put up with my gripes.
Attention: this is a small person's automobile. This is my girlfriend's parents car and I've drive ...
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by pmm2422
Jul 22 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Powertrain, comfortable front seats, transmission.
Cons: Ride, braking, no ABS on base model, rear seat, cargo area, mediocre driving experience.
The Bottom Line: The Nissan Sentra lost against the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, VW Jetta, Mazda Protege and Hyundai Elantra in my comparison. I don't recommend it.
DESCRIPTION The Nissan Sentra XE is a small car that skimps on features. Although it offers a refin ...
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by nycracer
Feb 18 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun to drive, torquey engine, comfortable seating, decent stock stereo, inexpensive
Cons: Torque steer
The Bottom Line: I would buy this car again for this price. Fun to drive and cheap.
I bought the Spec V in early 2003 for $15,400 (US). For the price, I don't think you can find a better car. Power/Engine: most people on other website seem to find they get roughly 145whp. With bolt-on mods people are easily getting 165whp. Mine ...
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by shabba2
Oct 24 '02 - Updated Oct 28 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Quick, practical, respectable gas mileage, Nissan quality
Cons: Cup holders are an afterthought, ABS/Side Airbags not standard.
The Bottom Line: I recommend the Spec V to anyone looking for a quick 4 door car. It is the best "Bang for the Buck" going today.
This car is no supermodel. It is a budget car and those who expect Lotus moves and Detroit muscle speed for Yugo prices are going to be upset. The 2003 Nissan Sentra Spec V is, however, the best bang for the buck since the '87-'93 Mustang 5.0. For less...
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by vze29tgr
Mar 06 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Stated Above
Cons: Stated Above
The Bottom Line: Get a later model with the recalls done. MPG is about 26. Its not the best car out their for the price, but it also not the worst.
My first car was a 1989 Honda Prelude which I had from when I was 18 until 22. It had its share of problems but it did also have fairly high mileage, 177,000 mi. Once I got a better job and could afford a new car, I began my quest to find a car for ...
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by danbur999
Oct 16 '02 - Updated May 27 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: great breaks excellent cruise control
bridgestone tires great visibility !
Cons: stearing is ok, seats folds down but little space
The Bottom Line: 2003 sentra is improved - better gas milage -
better breaks than the 2002 sentra. more leg legroom on drivers side. fun car to drive. very good visibility !
bought 2003 NISSAN SENTRA 1.8 ENGINE - AUTOMATIC
THIS CAR IS GETTING 30 MPG CITY AND 40 ON THE HW.
BETTER THAN EXPECTED !
IMPROVED GAS MILLAGE 28 - 36 ( AUTOMATIC )
I AM IMPRESSED WITH THIS CAR.
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by padrel
Jul 25 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Styling, stereo system, price
Cons: Fit and finish, handling, engine and transmission
The Bottom Line: There are better cars out there.
I bought the Nissan Sentra with high expectations, but was disappointed. After three days, the pain ...
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