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2001 Nissan Sentra User Reviews

2001 Nissan Sentra Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 24 reviews

  • Performance:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Appearance:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5
  • Build Quality:3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars 3.9 / 5
  • Overall:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 11 reviews
"power" 10 reviews
"fuel economy" 9 reviews
"handling" 4 reviews
"exterior" 3 reviews
CONS
"power" 4 reviews
"tires" 2 reviews
"ride" 2 reviews

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Kevin writes:
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE Review
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Great milage

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nada

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2001 Nissan Sentra — Performance - For a 4-banger with an automatic, its pretty quick. Can get out of its own way getting onto the freeway. A/C on makes it a little more difficult, but not bad. Build Quality - I have 3 rattles/buzz'. 2 of them are reflections of the car's age (80K miles) but one has been around since the passenger window motor failed after a month of ownership. I think the dealer forgot to put in some foam between two pieces of metal. Only repairs that have been needed that were not recalls or under warranty/wear was the Mass Air Flow sensor. It failed at 79k miles. Appearance - Outside is utilitarian and unremarkable. Mine would look better if my ex would have washed it from time to time. The car is mine now as I have a longer commute and I don't have any payments. Cost of ownership - I average 28mpg with the A/C on. With it off, I average 35. If I am on the freeway, I get 30 with the A/C and 36 without. Fun Factor - I like the little car. It handles pretty decent and I know enough of how little cars like this drive to really push it to its limits. I have shocked more than one "performance car" by passing it on the outside of a 40mph curve, doing close to 65.

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Joshua writes:
2001 Nissan Sentra SE Review
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everything

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the alternator seems to be the weak link

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Sr20 Love — Well had my baby for about 4 years now and I love it!! Car has excellent performance and the sr20de helps out alot. Gets great gas mileage average about 30mpg. This car is a blast to drive then again all the mods dont hurt either.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Max writes:
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE Review
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looks nice, great gas millage, fun to drive

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could be faster

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2001 Sentra — Good car, looks good and runs well. I havent had it long so i cant say much other than very happy so far. Gets great gas millage and can get out of its own way. I have the 5-spd model and the clutch is great but the shifter just feels weird.

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Duman writes:
2001 Nissan Sentra SE Review
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zippy engine, great handling, great gas mileage, fun factot.

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looks bland,

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One Of The Best 4 Bangers — mine is 2001 sentra se with 2.0 sr20de motor. what can i say, the sr20 is one of the best 4 cylinder motor out there. i bought mine with 94k miles 2 years ago. now has 154k miles on it.no problem so far except for regular oil change, tires and brakes. and, i always drive it like i stole it. handles great on twisty mountain, redline to almost 7k also feels fun. i know the engine will outlast the car's life.

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Sandra writes:
2001 Nissan Sentra SE Review
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Nissan, great company and can really take the abuse by my son.

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The normal nissan engine problems and the fact that the dealership over priced this car by a lot.

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Alright Family Car — Can take the abuse of a family. Working on the car is fairly easy and minor jobs can be done by one self. The parts are not too expensive. The car can move when needed it. Would never buy another one from the same dealership that i bought it from, but other then that the car has been great for what my family and i have needed.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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VisualTracker writes:
2001 Nissan Sentra SE Review
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Economical and fun to drive

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Power windows

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Good, Dependable Drive And Ride Is Ok — Peppy for a 4 cylinder and gets 29 MPG hwy. Fit and finish average and it has aged well. Issues with power windows has been the downside as both front ones have given problems and required repair. Clear coat beginning to show its age

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Paul writes:
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE Review
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Reliable and efficient

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Not great for highway driving

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It Get's Me From Point 'a' To Point 'b' But Not My First Choice Of Vehicle — The Nissan Sentra has been in my family since it was new, and I can say it has been a good car. Although having a few normal repairs done on it (brakes, shocks, etc.) it has been pretty reliable. It has decent acceleration at low speeds, but is more slugish on the highway when passing. All in all a good driving experience although not very exciting.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Joe writes:
2001 Nissan Sentra SE Review
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Quick little car. Not the fastest thing around, but better than average.

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Nothing so far.

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Great Little Four Door. — Fun little car to drive. Surprisingly quick to me on the takeoff. Really easy to customize and great gas mileage. I went from a truck to this, so it was a completely different experience, but after two years, I'm thoroughly impressed.

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Steven writes:
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fuel economy

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Powerless

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Hello — This is not the fastest car on the earth but its not the slowest. Nothing broke on it and im always to the floor. very economique under 3000 rpm. l l l l l l l l l l l l

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Rommel writes:
2001 Nissan Sentra SE Review
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nothing

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nothing

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Nice Car — its a great car, its not really really fast but its not desapointment, has a great exterior design and great interior, its not an expensive car but isnĀ“t cheaper either, its not fun as the spyder but its a good car

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Cost $4,648 Average Instant Market Value $5,035 Average Instant Market Value $5,695 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 32 28 35
Horsepower 126 155 115
Crash Test Rating 4 4 5
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.6 42.0 42.5

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2012 Nissan Sentra Reviews

Great Car For The Price. By jtkoelle

I like how this car looks but I think I'm alone in that opinion. A lot of people have said that they think it looks very bland and unstylish. I like the square shape of the exterior alone with the sha... Read More

Sentra Sr 2012 By MFB

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2011 Nissan Sentra Reviews

Not The Fastest In It's Class, But It Is A Contender And Can Roll With The Best Of Them. By Kyle

Price paid: $20-$23,000. Excellent zippy ride. Great on gas, and very quick. Mods are limited due to it having an Automatic/CVT transmission, but overall it's still a fun car and easy on the eyes. T... Read More

Great Car For The Price By Adam

This car is great in every field. Has just enough power to where its fast enough but not too fast that I feel the need to speed. Very pleased with this purchase and I'm glad to have it for the next ... Read More

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2010 Nissan Sentra Reviews

Sentra Sr By sandra1369

I love my car just bought it four months ago BUT.. sometimes when I dont use it for a day or two it wont turn on. I dislike this so much because my car is great but it gives me problems in starting at... Read More

Sentra 2.0sr Is A Great Car For The Payment By voltagefuel

I leased the Sentra and rolled in some inequity from my previous loan, and still with nothing down my payment was in the mid $200's. Nothing could come close when I made my rounds and did my shopping.... Read More

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2009 Nissan Sentra Reviews

Fun By Terrell

The only mod that I currently have is exhaust, so there isn't a whole lot for me to say at the moment. Great acceleration,good braking,handles like a glove & the stock Rockford audio system is pretty ... Read More

Fantastic For The Price And Great Overall! By Gabe

Amazing performance for such a small car. Terrific workmanship, even though the wheel covers could be better. Love the styling! Aggressive and refined at the same time! Paying so much less for gas t... Read More

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