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by jo.com  - Top 10
May 29 '01 - Updated Mar 01 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: It is a Nissan; reliable; handles well.
Cons: Trunk is on the small size; cupholders are in a bad place.
The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this car if you can find one. I found it comfortable and I thought it handled very well.
A little background. My daughter has been driving a 1988 Nissan Maxima for several years. It was a family hand-me- down and was a great car. At 80,000 miles she was faced with $2,000 in repairs last December. Given the age of the car and in spite of...
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by Petra - Top 1000
Apr 16 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good enough car for single, road-trip obsessed person like me.
Cons: Not so good for road trip obsessed families or anyone with kids
The Bottom Line: Do I own it? Well.. once I paid for it and get my darn ex off the title, I assume I will.
If you're looking for a review on any of the technical information on this car, I have to disappoint you. I know about as much about the technical bits of this car as I do about the Hubbel Telescope .. on a clear night I might remember where it stands....
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by mistsy
Jan 16 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable, stylish.
Cons: I think it's as good a car as you can get at this age.
The Bottom Line: I think this is an underrated car. Very reliable, nicely appointed, many extras.
I've own Sentras for ever. My first car was an 86 Sentra back when it was a tiny, fuel-efficient model. The 96 is a good choice for an older vehicle. I still own mine. I bought it in 97 with 30,000 miles. Let's have a look at what you should get ...
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by zan720
Aug 25 '03 - Updated Aug 26 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: gas mileage, 4 doors, looks, power locks and windows
Cons: cupholder blocks radio!, hard to accelerate up hills or with people in the car
The Bottom Line: Reliable car, great gas mileage.
To begin with, I bought this car used at Carmax, so I have no idea what it has been through between ...
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by csprague
Jun 05 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable, Good gas mileage, Quiet
Cons: Slow, poor shifting, interior
The Bottom Line: If you cannot afford a Honda Civic, this is a good choice.
In December 2002 my '92 Pontiac Bonneville's transmission died. The Pontiac had 163k on it and had many more minor problems with it, enough that I decided to scrap it and get another car. My mother used to work for a Nissan dealership, and it was there I...
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by kskiki
Jan 24 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: reliable
Cons: not for really tall people
I have owned a 1996 Nissan Sentra for three years. So far it has not had any mechanical problems (knocking on wood). It has had the brake pads replaced once, but that is to be expected on a car with 90K miles on it.
The gas mileage is great, I...
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by DENGNY - Top 1000
Jul 14 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: reliability, fuel economy, standard features
Cons: road & engine noise at highway speeds
If you are reading this, you're probably in the market for a used car and this is one of your considerations. I won't attempt to try to compare this car to any other because quite frankly I'm not qualified to do so and that's probably not what you want...
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by Peaches178
Jan 13 '00 - Updated Jan 16 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Small Price, Cute Appearance
Cons: Many Mechanical Problems, Several Visual Problems
It was a cold and rainy day when we went to purchase a vehicle. We truly had not decided upon which vehicle to purchase and we ended up paying dearly for that mistake. When we arrived at our local Nissan dealership we were turned onto the Nissan Sentra...
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by R_M_T_5
Jan 12 '00 - Updated Jan 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Overall great car
Cons: none
The Nissan 200 Sx is the model built from the base of a Sentra. The Sentra is a superb looking reliable car. I have a
1996 200 Sx and have had no troubles at all. I keep up on all my tune ups
and oil changes and I have to say it pays off....
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by Katesmommie
Feb 01 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Overall great performance
Cons: Overdrive light
I literally live in my Sentra at times...I commute an hour back and forth to work...I bought this vehicle because of Nissans reputation..and my first hand experience < my first car was a Nissan>...
Literally, the only thing I hate about this...
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by sooner95
Jan 09 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great little car
Cons: not a "smoking persons"car
I have owned a few cars in my life, mostley Pontiac's, but this car has been the best deal so far. Ya, its 3yrs old when we bough it, but low milage, and its got everything you could possibly want. Power everything, keyless entry, rear defogger and...
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by taliasmom
Jan 25 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: sturdy and dependable
Cons: a little small
I recently finished a lease on a 1996 Nissan Sentra GXE, and was very pleased with it. I am not easy on automobiles, and this one withstood my abuse admirably! Throughout the 3 years (and 50,000) miles I put on it, the car only had one engine problem,...
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by stevedrew
Apr 12 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable, Reliable, Responsive
Cons: Sluggish with hills
I bought the 1996 Sentra because Sentras have a name for reliability. I had the car in the service department twice after first buying the car but have not had it in since then. The main problem with this model is that it does not do well with hills....
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by sharmal
Sep 20 '02 - Updated Sep 23 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good value for money
Cons: Few problem that you MUST check for before you buy. Sluggish uphill.
The Bottom Line: Good value for money. Make sure that the rear brake drums and electrics before buying.
In this review I am talking about the automatic GXE model, which is their highest model. It comes fully loaded with power everything and cruise control. I bought it used in 2000 and owned it for almost a year. I sold it because I moved. During that year...
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by pitchblack96
Mar 07 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great on gas,cheap,very reliable and dependable.
Cons: Silly cup holder design
The Bottom Line: Very reliable,good on gas.
Reading couple bad reviews above,I felt like saying this: I bought a 1996 Nissan Sentra GXE in summer of 2003.It had 93K miles. Since then I put 30K miles(!!!!) on it without having ANY mechanical problems of any kind.I did not pay much for it since ...
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by romybaku
Oct 30 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great running, great gas mileage, sturdy engine that has taken a beating.
Cons: Front brakes wear out quickly but are easily and cheaply changed on your own.
The Bottom Line: Absolutely the best car for the money and economy
Sturdy, had two minor accidents and only the bumper is a little bent on one side. Agree with the guy above that the cupholders get in the way a little. Has handled road trips, cross country trips and long 5-6 day a week hauls to work and back with out ...
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by cristina1
Jan 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: roomy, comfortable, inexpensive
Cons: it's used.....lol
We were in need of a car as our old one got totalled and I didnt want to spend a whole lot of money on one. We wanted something reliable and inexpensive. We came across the Nissan Sentra GXE and took it for a test drive. We fell in love with it. My...
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by cavinda
Jun 02 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Economical, Very Reliable, Excellent Handling, A GREAT Small Car!
Cons: Small cabin and trunk, road noise on the highway, the worst ever cup holders!
The Bottom Line: One of the BEST modestly priced imports available. If you are looking for an economical, reliable car then you must look at a Sentra!
After almost 175,000 miles on its original motor and tranny, what more can I say about this car? It is absolutely one of the finest cars I have had the pleasure of owning and, I have owned quite a few to know the difference. This is one of the most...
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by jp0099
Aug 29 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Could there be a better car for the money? Nope
Cons: A little light on the horses
The Bottom Line: Dependable, sporty, plenty of room, need i say more?
I just bought my Nissan Sentra two weeks ago and i have not had one problem with it since. It is a dark burgandy with no fading whatsoever which is great for a 96. It has every option imaginable and its a manual what more could u ask for.
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by Maryssurvey
Feb 25 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Lousy deal on wheel alignment.
Cons: good engine!!
Hello!
I wanted to express this loud and clear! Well, I owned this Nissan Sentra XL, a 1995 or 1996 model, and use it ever since. I am still using it. Words of caution are: well, my friends, I find that it is too troublesome on the American...
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by jteam0407
Sep 18 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Gas Mileage, mechanical stability, leg room
Cons: Slow, doesn't have hardly enough horsepower.
The Bottom Line: Recommended for starters. If you had the option to buy one, I'd definitely say try test driving it. It might just surprise you!
This was my first car. I bought it used in January 2005 and just sold it September 2007. For the most part, it was a pretty reliable car. There were only a few problems that made me scratch my head wondering. The belts had a problem of "squealing"... ...
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by Mamajones01
May 15 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Affordable,sporty, lots of room for size
Cons: small engine, cup holders in a bad place
We purchased a 1996 Nissan sentra last year, and WE ARE IN LOVE!! We needed a good running and reliable car and this is is. We have not had any problems with the vehicle, even though we bought it from a Rental Car agency, you know how those cars are...
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by JCulotta4
Dec 11 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good Value, great gas mileage
Cons: lack of power in heavy acceleration
I bought this car after high school graduation, and it has served me well for all of the 80,000 miles I have driven it. It's combination of great gas mileage (30-37 mpg), and ultimate reliability made this car the perfect choice for a first car. The...
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by pictureperfect
Jan 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great gas mileage, very little maintenance required
Cons: Not a lot of leg-room in the backseat area
My husband and I purchased a used 1996 Sentra. We love this little car. It gets great mileage, and the turning radius is unbelievable. We both have owned other Nissan cars in the past and this car is of the same calibur. We bought this car because we...
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by burb72
Jul 23 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: inexpensive, pretty good on gas, fairly comfortable
Cons: noisy, minor mechanical difficulties
The Bottom Line: I would by a civic instead, for the extra money I think you would get your moneys worth.
We bought the car for $5000, a 1996 GXE with about 50k miles on it. It had been in a minor fender bender and was repaired. The car currently has about 76k miles on it. The alternator went out at about 60k, we were told that it was built small and ran...
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by waynesl
May 30 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cute, Compact and affordable
Cons: Small Trunk, some mechanical problems, small engine power.
The Bottom Line: If you can't afford an Acura, then the Sentra is a decent replacement. It's a good commuter car, or first car.
I used to drive an old beat up Truck that really only was comfortable and fun for me, because I was driving. One day I just got fed up with all of the break downs, so I went to the Nissan dealership and bought a used 96 Sentra 4 door color teal. I was...
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by fionaghal
Apr 11 '00 - Updated May 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: features, good mileage, low oil consumption
Cons: lack of good dash mat, cup in holders block radio
I love my car! I bought a 1996 Automatic Nissan Sentra GXE and it rocks! My previous car died and I was in a pinch. I went to several different dealerships and researched and narrowed my search to a Saturn or a Nissan. I had wanted a Saturn for a long...
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by mrdejected
Oct 09 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Interior Accessories
Cons: The car itself
Nissan did it again. The 1996 Nissan Sentra is an okay car for the average Joe, but not for the average person. From the outside, one would think that the car was somewhat good to drive, but let me tell you... its so fun at all.
Nissan built this...
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by bluechakra
Aug 24 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Affordable, comfortable, not too shabby on gas mileage, extras like Cruise and power windows
Cons: Paint issues
Outgrew my Geo Metro, had to buy a newer car. I was looking for a stable and reliable car that was comfortable to commute in yet had a few extras like cruise control and working A/C and heat. I wanted to be able to pay cash for the car so I could own...
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by rodneya
Dec 24 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Dependable Car
Cons: Bad service and Bad Automatics
In may of 1997 we purchased our second Nissan Sentra. We owned a 1987 model Sentra XE and got almost 200,000 miles out of it without any problems. Well, in May we purchased a new Sentra, which was also our first automatic. I am a police officer and do a...
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by djamy
Jan 17 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: reliable, gas saver, spunky
Cons: no tachometer, need to corner better
I have a 1996 Nissan Sentra GXE. This is the best car that I have every owned.
The gas mileage is great. I get an average of 36 miles to the gallon.
The reliability is awesome. There is no timing belt to change like you find in Hondas and...
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by thegetgo
Jan 19 '06
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth ride. Great pick-up. 28-35 MPG.Reliable starting.Great cornering and breaking. Very good in snow.
Cons: No Tachometer. No ABS.
When I drove of the lot with my 1996 Sentra GXE, in 1998, it did not have much pickup. But as I drove it and maintained it, the car began to come to life. A car fax report showed it had failed emission inspections twice. It only had 16K on it so it was probably kept in a garage, while the owned took the subway to work. I now have 189k and the only thing that I had to replace is the wiper motor. It's in top running condition. The engine is very accessible. I noticed better pick-up after installing a Tornado in the air intake. 9% better gas mileage too.
The handing in snow is great, up to 7".
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No more Toyota's for me!
by neilsreef
Apr 25 '04
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reasonably priced used vehicle, inexpensive to drive, Nissan dependability, looks good too...
Cons: A little challenging to fit 5 full size adults?
I have always been a Toyota buyer, until I recently purchased my first used Nissan Sentra. Gas mileage has been 35+ MPG on the highway. The cost was 1K to 2K less than a comparably equipped Toyota Corolla, WOW. It had 75K miles when I picked it up, and it still drives as if it were new?
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Number One Car
by dennis32111
Jun 25 '06
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Eats very little gas!
Cons: Weak engine.
The 1996 Nissan Sentra is a cool car. The reason that I bought one was because it was all I could find in my price range but I bought mine in 1997 so it was only one years old. My experience using this car was nice I enjoyed driving this car in my city. Which is not really big. On the highway it could use a bigger engine because getting a lot of speed is very difficult for a 115 horsepower engine. The only thing I hate about this car is the weak engine.
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Love my poor battered Sentra
by margarb
Mar 06 '08
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Dependable; low maintenance; good sightlines.
Cons: Not much different from driving a small metal can with wheels.
I bought a 96 Sentra in 1998 with 45,000, now has 158,000. Would definitely do it again. It went through a phase of 2-3 years where if you started it in cold weather and turned it off before the engine had warmed entirely, it would flood, it would not start, would have to be towed and the case drained. It healed itself and no longer does this. I try to have it maintained as regularly as I can; other than that I beat the crap out of it, and still it ticks along. I will miss it when it goes.
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