1997 Nissan Sentra

Pros: up to 40 mpg in 5 speed Reliable Inexpensive to maintain Very good ride quality

Cons: Seats are uncomfortable for a long drive, a pillow for back good idea.

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a reliable and inexpensive option.

Review: I bought my 1997 Sentra GXE because of the recent upswing in gas prices and I needed something for commuting to work. I have been very impressed with the quality of this car. It has 118,000 miles on it and it has had no major repair work. The previous ...

Pros: Economical to buy and drive; very reliable; adequate standard options.

Cons: Guaranteed rusting in door well; thin guage body material prone to denting.

The Bottom Line: This is a very good reliable and economical car, and I would rate it on top of its class.

Review: I purchased this car used with 89,000 miles on it about 2 years ago.  It currently has 130,000 miles on.  It gets approximately 32 mpg on average with a combination of city-like and rural driving.  Overall, a very reliable car with ...

Pros: 205,000 miles and still running. Need I say more? Fun to drive, great gas mileage.

Cons: stereo and paint quality

The Bottom Line: Strongly, strongly recommended to anyone.

Review: I purchased my 1997 Nissan Sentra as a college student in June, 2000. At the time, it had 26,000 miles on it, and the dealership certified it, so I got an extended warranty, etc. I was looking for a replacement for my money eating 1993 Ford Probe GT and ...

Pros: Great Gas Mileage, Handles Great

Cons: Not much space for large families

Review: If there is anything I know, it would be the Nissan Sentra. I have owned three. My first car was a 1990 Nissan Sentra. I was nineteen. I have to admit I didn't shop around, nor did read Car and Driver, so I did not know much about the history of the...

Pros: Good gas mileage, handles well, sleek look

Cons: little center console storage, service engine soon light always on

The Bottom Line: Gives you more bang for your buck. Nissans run great up to 300,000 miles too.

Review: I bought my sentra used through a private party in Sept. of 2000. What a buy! I bought it for $5300 with 90,000 miles on it. I've put on 25,000 since then and have been to the shop about 6 times for various things, expected for a car with so many miles...

Pros: Holds up well to abuse, good gas mileage, no major problems

Cons: None!

Review: I'm currently on my second Nissan Sentra, and I will probably keep driving them forever. My first one was a '94 that I bought used, and that car performed better than anything else I've driven (new Toyota Corollas, Dodge Neons, etc). I would still be...

Pros: Reliable + Low Maintenance cost

Cons: Fuel economy falls short of the published value.

The Bottom Line: If you just want a reliable car and/or budget conscious person, Sentra is the way to go!

Review: Touch wood. I never got any serious problem since I owned it in September 97. The engine run smoothly. It gets noisy at high speed(over 75mph). But I spend more time in stop-and-go traffic than racing(I live in city). I bought the new battery 5 ...

Pros: Good ride and handling for a small car

Cons: Not so great gas mileage for a small car

The Bottom Line: Low maintenance, high reliability, great value for the money. Buy without hesitation

Review: Imagine a car, small, low priced, rides well, is economical to operate and maintain, and you have to start commuting to Chicago. Well, while I didn't have all those requirements at first, that's what I needed in 1997 when I bought my GXE. And, 49,000...

Pros: price, durability, handling, gas mileage, features

Cons: not much room in the back seat

Review: The nissan sentra is a great car. I currently own a sentra and I love the way it has held up. It has good features, and hasn't had any problems. It starts every time and has a pretty smooth ride for a low end car. It also has a good stereo with a tape...

Pros: Quick, zippy, stylish

Cons: loses a little power at 4th gear, road noise

Review: I am a proud owner of a 1997 Nissan Sentra GXE. I never really looked at this type or size car before being a family of four (3yo & 5mo old). My old car was a 1993 Grand Prix. I didn't think we could fit into this car when the dealer showed it to us...