|
| 1996 Nissan Sentra Review, Alex, From Evansville, Indiana
Add a review!
Nissan Sentra
| | Model of the car: | Nissan Sentra | | | General comments: | first of all I was a true believer in Datsun\Nissan cars. the little B110 got an incredible 50 miles per gallon on good conditions. Although I eventally lost the use of its speedomoter I think it had close to 250,000 miles when its life ended in a wreck. Parts replacement was minimal with the exception of the tranny. Then came the '87, something like 225,000 miles with no major parts failures. I only got rid of the car because my careless father ruined the suspension on rough roads in canada (isnt it supposed to be the other way around?)The came the '96 sentra. I am no longer a Nissan fan.First at about 20,000 miles went the stereo. Nissan had "wisely" decided to put the drink holder so that the upper edge of a cup would be level with the cassette tape slot. One cup of hot coffee and a sharp brake from my wife destroyed that.Then at about 70,000 miles went the alternator and battery.All of these problems are forgiveable...so far.Now at 107,000 miles the car is burning oil. I noticed first a large black greasy spot on the white paint above the muffler. Then when I went and checked the oil it was 2 full quarts low. Im sure it will need some kind of overhaul. This is terrible, I havent even paid off the darn loan yet. I have driven and serviced this car in every possible way similar to the Nissans of the 80s and 70s. Yet I am experiencing major problems at a mileage which the other cars seemed to have been at peak form. Well Nissan so much for "Progress".PS In all fairness I must admit my wife was side swiped by a semi on the interstate at about 3000 miles. His insurance had to pay about 6000 dollars for body work that included some frame straightning. I wonder could this have contributed to engine problems at a later date? (isaacs@psci.net) | | | What things have gone wrong with the car: | mechanical durability of parts | | | Previous car: | 1973 datsun B110 (wish i still had that little 1175 cc engine car), 1987 sentra |
|
