Overview & Reviews

For 2003, there is a new 2.5 Limited Edition trim, which includes GXE front fascia styling, the 165-horsepower QR25 4-cylinder engine, standard automatic transmission, standard Antilock Braking System (ABS) and side-impact supplemental airbags. The Sentra CA model is no longer available as all 1.8-liter engine-equipped Sentra XE and GXE models sold with California emission specifications offer zero evaporative emissions and meet SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles) standards. Other changes this year include a new power steering ratio for XE and GXE, a revised six-speed manual transmission for SE-R Spec V model and a new bright yellow exterior paint color for the SE-R and SE-R Spec V.

• Pleasing cabin design, SULEV emissions for California-sold cars, 165-horsepower SE-R sport version, fun to drive.

• Generic styling, Limited Edition and SE-R Spec V models command premium price.

User Reviews:

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  Yikes... - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By Chris0101 - December 5 - 2:00 am

  This car has real punch. Im still amazed how quick this car is after nearly a month with it. The transmission does a good job of kicking down quickly too. Nice to get 4 wheel disc brakes, side airbags and abs in a car for $15.8K

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  Speedy Econobox - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By ffratrik - October 12 - 10:00 am

  Very impressed overall. Got a great price, and I am very happy with the performance. Great buy just coming out of college. Has plenty of guts, but still gets almost 30 mpg. A friend with a 00 civic si loves it. Overall, higly recommended.

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  Cant find a better replacement - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By Lance - August 20 - 5:43 am

  Im looking to buy another commuter car this year, and Im having a tough time coming up with a better choice for under $20K!

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  Happy...but.. - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By jeff65 - May 31 - 10:00 am

  I just bought a 2003 sentra gxe w/ road package on clearance. It is a nice car but I am questioning the integrity of the paint and interior components. It has been two weeks and nearly 1600 miles so far. On the first day the "coin draw" fell off and by the second week there have been some concerns with the paint quality. Overall t has been a fun car to drive with road package. It was my fall back car due to the deal I received ($11000). I test drove the jetta wagon mazda protege and lastly the Sentra. I actually wanted a wagon but fell in love with the smooth ride, tight clutch, and looks of the sentra.

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  Bad paint job - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By frosted - May 31 - 10:00 am

  The car rides a little rough. You can feel every bump in the road. My car also came with a bad paint job. Two months after purchasing the car the paint job started showing light blotches on one side of the car. After 2 months, 4 trips to the dealer, and 19 phone calls(calls made to dealer and nissan customer line) they are repainting part of the car. I have also been having trouble with the A/C. Once you use the defrost setting, you can not shut the air conditioning off until you turn the car off.

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  Phat - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By Sentra Spec V - May 4 - 2:00 am

  Love my baby.I like the interior and the exterior and especially the sound system!

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  Love the car... hate the tires - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By phillipw - March 30 - 10:00 am

  I love the car I justwish there was more room in thebackseat and that the tire (Bridgestone Potenzas) were better in wet weather. I have slid into a curb causing the alloy wheel to be replaced and hydroplane quite often at such low mileage (4300) the tires are horrible but the car is great.

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  Very nice package - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By Tink - March 17 - 2:00 am

  Very good and solid small car. It competes well with other cars in this catagory.

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  awesome - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By Marc - February 23 - 1:03 am

  i think that this car is awesome. it offers more that looks, it offers a style that not many car manufactures can give you.

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  SE-Rprised!! - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By Wetzels Pretzels - January 11 - 2:00 am

  This car is a Torque monster! It blows away my turbo VW. The suspension is very tight with minimal body roll. Initial quality was great. I was very surprised how much power the car had after I broke it in. The gear ratios are perfect for the elastic 2.5l and the brakes are superb. Keep an eye on the TACH because 6,000 comes up quick!!!