I love this car. This is my daily driver and it has been fantastic. The mileage is at
over 260,000 and it just now started to develop a rod knock. Currently I am
tearing it down and putting a turbo on. It was fun enough before, but should be
even more fun after the modification.
Nov 11, 2011
by Judithanne W
Nov 05, 2011
I bought this car when I got rid of my Mustang that had ever option known to man. I nearly cried because this car was very strippo but it was all I could afford at the time. It was roomy with a large trunk, easy to park. The clear coat basically dissolved. It had two small repairs (water pump and clutch) over the time I owned it. I got 40 mpg which was great since my commute was 100 miles a day. It still ran good when I sold it at 239K miles.Nov 05, 2011
by Nathan B
Oct 09, 2010
Well, aside from them becoming more and more rare by the minute, they are great to pick up.
They already come very light, 2300lbs (less if you have no sunroof, power windows etc)
Braking, handling, acceleration are pretty good in stock form, but there are lots of aftermarket for the car.
In the Handling aspect, all the bushings can be changed to polyurethane, a good strut spring combo can be used, or full body coil overs can be used.
Stock brakes are decent for the car, though i would recommend steel braided brake lines, and some upgraded sport brake pads, which really wake it up, and let you push much harder, and brake a lot later before a corner. If you go turbo, or start making a lot more power in the future, there are big brake kits that are a must.
The stock motor is a 2.0L SR20DE engine. 7500 rpm red line, 140hp. With the stock weight its still very nimble, and you can shove around a lot. Its the perfect car if you live inner city, or have a good set of twisty roads near you.
There is alot of after market support, and different engines you can swap it.
For me the best combo is a good suspension and mild break upgrade, with 200+ lbs of weight reduction and all motor SR20DE or SR20VE. Mid 13 second 1/4 mile with go cart reflexes. It will own on the auto x course, or your local HPDE events.
Build quality is on par with most cars of its day. The metal is thin, and there are some plastic's but the important parts are rubber or vinyl rapped. The interiors in the south get cracked and beat up, and the exteriors up north rust easily.
Gas mileage is very good. Not sure about the stock engine, but mine makes almost 100hp more and i get 29-32 in the city, and 30 on the highway. The stock car was a bit better.
The car is great fun. Oct 09, 2010
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by MsRae R
Nov 11, 2011
I love this car. This is my daily driver and it has been fantastic. The mileage is at
over 260,000 and it just now started to develop a rod knock. Currently I am
tearing it down and putting a turbo on. It was fun enough before, but should be
even more fun after the modification.
Nov 11, 2011
by Judithanne W
Nov 05, 2011
I bought this car when I got rid of my Mustang that had ever option known to man. I nearly cried because this car was very strippo but it was all I could afford at the time. It was roomy with a large trunk, easy to park. The clear coat basically dissolved. It had two small repairs (water pump and clutch) over the time I owned it. I got 40 mpg which was great since my commute was 100 miles a day. It still ran good when I sold it at 239K miles.Nov 05, 2011
by Nathan B
Oct 09, 2010
Well, aside from them becoming more and more rare by the minute, they are great to pick up.
They already come very light, 2300lbs (less if you have no sunroof, power windows etc)
Braking, handling, acceleration are pretty good in stock form, but there are lots of aftermarket for the car.
In the Handling aspect, all the bushings can be changed to polyurethane, a good strut spring combo can be used, or full body coil overs can be used.
Stock brakes are decent for the car, though i would recommend steel braided brake lines, and some upgraded sport brake pads, which really wake it up, and let you push much harder, and brake a lot later before a corner. If you go turbo, or start making a lot more power in the future, there are big brake kits that are a must.
The stock motor is a 2.0L SR20DE engine. 7500 rpm red line, 140hp. With the stock weight its still very nimble, and you can shove around a lot. Its the perfect car if you live inner city, or have a good set of twisty roads near you.
There is alot of after market support, and different engines you can swap it.
For me the best combo is a good suspension and mild break upgrade, with 200+ lbs of weight reduction and all motor SR20DE or SR20VE. Mid 13 second 1/4 mile with go cart reflexes. It will own on the auto x course, or your local HPDE events.
Build quality is on par with most cars of its day. The metal is thin, and there are some plastic's but the important parts are rubber or vinyl rapped. The interiors in the south get cracked and beat up, and the exteriors up north rust easily.
Gas mileage is very good. Not sure about the stock engine, but mine makes almost 100hp more and i get 29-32 in the city, and 30 on the highway. The stock car was a bit better.
The car is great fun. Oct 09, 2010
by Bristol B
Aug 12, 2010
The Fith gear dosent work but other than that and a few small bugs it wont stop!!
It needs work and a spoon engine and we will be good!!! Gets great gas mileage and the rims help out the looks alot!!Aug 12, 2010
by Leroy H
Jun 09, 2010
good perfomance if it got a vvl in it,good brakes,not 2 bad handling.
no repairs on car,rattles after parys,no squeaks.
very nice interior,good styling
heave on gas,cheap on spairs
very nice at 160km when crusing on free way,
Jun 09, 2010
by Raul I
May 23, 2010
In my opinion, one of the best FWD import cars ever made. Light, agile, and still has room for real humans. Comfortable as I've ever been in a sport compact. Beautifully neutral handling until you really push it. Takes a licking, and keeps on ticking.May 23, 2010
by Shawn P
Apr 09, 2010
Fun little car thats ok on gas, comes turbo in japan so upgradeing a us version is easy, handling is great, as is braking but thats because of my upgrades. To sum it up "Best in class" for model year.Apr 09, 2010
by Andrew F
Jan 13, 2010
they may not look it but thoes little sentras are tanks. you cant break them and even if you do its like playing with tinker toys to fix it. Its like driving a go-cart. Its even good in the snow if your not an idiot :)Jan 13, 2010
by Patrick S
Dec 17, 2009
HATED IT! Very very slow. No acceleration...not alot of parts for it. but over all it was a good starter car...it also had very good mpg's. my sister had it first then my parents gave it to me for a year...now its in the back yard while i drive my 92 prelude around. :)Dec 17, 2009
by Corey B
Dec 14, 2009
Very well balanced, one of the best handling fwd cars ever made. Extremely reliable, left me stranded twice in 5 years, once was previous owners fault, second time i explodered the clutch. Of course the sr20 engine needs no introduction.Dec 14, 2009
by Scott T
Oct 17, 2009
Had some major exhaust problems, driver's side key lock didn't work, paint was wearing off, and ceiling fabric started hanging down. All this was mostly due to age and normal wear & tear, I'm sure. Otherwise it was decent for my first car and got me where I needed to go.Oct 17, 2009
by KC H
Aug 24, 2009
I got this one which bought when I was a high school student from my dad. The engine was under power and shocking all the time when a little load on it. However, the break was great even without ABS or EBA. Aug 24, 2009
by Blaine M
Jul 28, 2009
i like the gas mileage and efficient use of space in this vehicle. it's also fairly reliable and cheap to maintain. my biggest turnoff would have to be the door hinges and some of the other bodywork, which is kind of annoying as well as having to disassemble any given section of the car for certain service items. the car has a very go kart like ride and sticks to the road well with a 4 way independent strut suspension. another drawback is the acceleration is kinda slow sometimes, but i think most of the problems on this car aren't too bad for an 18 year old car.Jul 28, 2009
by Anonymous
Jan 25, 2009
Well I got mine last may in BC, Canada. Drove it across the country. It now had 234,000 km and still runs great. I'm not sure what trim level mine is, it just says Sentra. Performance is so so, but I know it would be a lot more fun if it had a 5 speed. Its a pretty solid car for its size. So far I've replaced the fuel pump, which I guess can happen to any car. It still has the breaks and tires I bought it with. It is also quite cheap on gas, which you need when you're out of town. It is also a great winter car. I will have my heart set on another Sentra.Jan 25, 2009
by Scotty D
Jul 30, 2008
I have owned this since 9th Grade and have loved it
every second! Great style, easy to work on, and cheap
to own. Age is catching up to it, but thats no problem
at all. A dream to drive! Handles like no other and has
the performance to back it up.Jul 30, 2008
by Stephen Q
Jun 18, 2008
My 91 Sentra SE-R built by me to be raced in NASA PTE. Jun 18, 2008
by Stephen Q
Jun 18, 2008
Currently awaiting tune from Jim Wolf Technologies.Jun 18, 2008
by Bettie G
Jun 13, 2008
It was a great car and I just got rid of it a couple of years ago. I loved my Sentra.Jun 13, 2008
by Santiago D
Apr 08, 2008
Of course, i'm talking about the SE-R version, this lil' car has an unusual performance, in fact it's quite a fast, high performer machine.. and u still get migh gas mileage. Hail nissan.Apr 08, 2008
by Ryan H
Apr 02, 2008
Great little cars that have an impressive 2.0L sr20de motor. These motors are fantastic and give equal torque and horsepower unlike many 4 cylinders. These cars are fun and small and do great on gas.Apr 02, 2008
by Matt P
Feb 14, 2008
$400 and keeps up with them european carsFeb 14, 2008
by Colin D
Feb 03, 2008
Since buying it from the old lady who only drove it to church and back... I put on 230,000 and some 8 years later Its only now become a lemon.Feb 03, 2008
by Anonymous
Jan 13, 2008
1991 Sentra has had several owners It rides well Radio and a/c still work Interior in the back is limited Beginning to notice rust spots No major engine or suspension work was doneJan 13, 2008
by Harry B
Jan 04, 2008
A great little car that kinda grows on you. It's not the prettiest thing you'll ever see, but, from the driver's seat, it's quite a ride. Lightweight, rev-happy, and predictable handling, with fool-proof brakes too. :)
Z32 TT pistons
balanced bottom end
ARP fasteners
JWT S4 w/ BC springs & retainers
Hotshot Gen5 header w/ 3" exhaust + Thermal R&D muffler
Pacesetter short shifter
ACT HD clutch
NX2000 2-row radiator
High-pressure radiator cap
Jan 04, 2008
by Angela W
Dec 31, 2007
Interior - Plenty room for such a small car....Exterior - nice looking car ... affordable... Dec 31, 2007
i have a 91 b13 se-r and i am looking to do a swap ive been reading around and im still not sure what i need or wat the difficulty of the swap is i was wondering if you knew which engine is better and wat i should expect difficulty wise if you could help i'd really appreciate it thanx