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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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