2009 Nissan Sentra User Reviews

Pros

Great gas milage

Cons

no cons - I like the car

Purchased As New

I have a 2.0S... this car is as large or larger then a 2000/2001 Altma.. and out performs the Altma 4cyclander (I traded my 2000 Altma in for Sentra... the keyless entre, and added features were an upgrade from my Altma.. the better gas milage was a plus last year when prices hit 4$ a gallon.....

Pros

spacious for a smaller car, smooth ride, great radio/sound.

Cons

you cant feel how fast you're going so watch you speed!

Purchased As New

I LOVE THIS CAR! ive had it for about six months and I dont think i ever wanna part with it... its cute and its good for a male or female the TRUNK is huge so its great for trips and luggage... its my first import, and my first major buy. Ive owned for compacts, dodge compacts, and NONE COMPARE. This care is awesome from top to bottom. The ride is smooth the sound system (stock) is great, it gets over 34 mpg. I can fit into the smallest of spaces and its easy to manuver... I would recommed this to any commuter. Its cheap on gas, its roomy its everything I ever wanted in a compact......read morehide

Pros

Elegant,spacious, fuel economy, wonderful radio with cd player

Cons

Expensive parts, stiff side mirrors, poor visibility of the rear window

Purchased As New

When I was buying my new car I was choosing amongst Corolla , Spectra, and Sentra. Sentra?s features were what I looked for in a car. Corolla?s mythical ?best car in town? ghost easily vanished and Spectra was quickly eliminated. Gas mileage is very good. When we drove Sentra at high speed we found it smooth and easy to control. It is spacious, comfortable, elegant, wonderful radio with CD player and very well designed to satisfy both beauty and practicality.

This is my second Sentra and I adore it. It is roomier and more elegant than my previous Sentra (1994), and II hope it stands the hardships previously endured and lasts as long as my 1994Sentra did. ( After crashing under a truck, the1994 Sentra started again with the radiator on top of the motor and was driven home where it stood under the harsh Caribbean sun and rain and was eventually sold for $700.00 for parts.

The only things that I don't like about my new Sentra are: (a) expensive inflexible, unbendable, side mirrors (b) the poor visibility of the rear window! It makes it hard to drive backward and (c) narrow trunk door. I hope I do not find more faults; otherwise it is ?a just not so small ?compact? car.?...read morehide

Pros

sporty looks, well thought-out interior, responsive 4 cyl motor

Cons

back seat does not fold as flat as advertised

Purchased As New

I checked out all makes and models in the Sentra's class. By far, the Sentra's looks and appointments exceeded all others, in my opinion. The interior guages and controls are easy to read and use. I am a big guy, 6'4" 235, and have plenty of head and leg room. I bought my Sentra as a work car to save on gas and reduce the mileage I put on my pickup truck. My pickup now sits, I can't get enough of driving my Sentra. What a great little car. The CVT transmission is ultra-smooth. No regrets in buying this car....read morehide

Pros

Roomy, quiet, smooth gear shift (CVT), comfortabe seats, easy to control at high speed, great in gas

Cons

Not very comfortable on bumpy roads

This is my second Sentra and I love it. It is roomier and more comfortable than my previous Sentra (2001). CVT makes it very smooth and you don’t feel the gear shift at all and it keeps the engine at low rpm, therefore gas mileage is very good.
When I was buying my new car I was between Sentra and Corolla. I test drove both of them several times and I also asked my friend to drive them. We liked the corolla's interior but the leg room and head room were not enough for me ( 6') and also it was hard to control at high speed and we had to old the wheel tightly to keep the car in the line. But when we drove Sentra at high speed we found it much easier to control and smoother.
The only thing that I don't like about Sentra is the poor visibility of the rear window! It makes it hard to drive backward!...read morehide

Pros

Fuel Economy Fit and Finish Styling Sound System Engine

Cons

Ride is Rough Heavy Premium Gas

Purchased As New

I purchased this car in May 2007 as a new vehicle. It has been a great car for my 60 mile commute a day and track days on the weekends. The gas mileage is roughly around 24 mpg city and 30 highway. The fuel analysis has two sides to it. Yes it sips on fuel but it takes premium gas due to higher racing compression, which increase costs significantly over time. I take this car on the track and let it loose. Nissan Motorsports did a great job creating a powerful engine for this car. It has a more torquey feel than past SER Spec-v and the styling is more edgy and aggressive. The only problem is that its ride is kind of stiff and unforgiving, even on the track. The torsion beam, high ground clearance, and stiff shocks limit this vehicles potential in corners. The power is fantastic but it seems the rest of the car is not up to the same standard. Quality of material is great with red seat belts, thick racing seats, and thick carpets. You truly get a quality car for the money, but don't mistake it for a track warrior or a true sports car. It honestly is a car designed for the commuter who likes to speed a little! I recommend this car for the streets, but with my desire for racing, I would have never bought the car if I would have known it wouldn't be a good track car. Good car for you commuters who like a little more pep in your step!...read morehide

Pros

great interior space for small car, good fuel economy, great steering feel

Cons

loud engine noise above 2k rpm, no traction control or vechicle stability assist

RPM's usually fall below 2k even in aggresive driving although good low end torque on non Spec V and SER models. Loud engine noise above 2k Rear alignment not adjustable in 2008 models. Must replace rear axle. Please speak with Service Manager not Sales Person before buying car. Emergency handling not good and long braking distance according to expert reviewws. Average 32m/gal in both city and hi-way....read morehide