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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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