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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  Best compact car for the money - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By awesome! - January 26 - 10:00 am

  I was shopping for my first car and was looking for Corolla, Civic, Focus, Elantra GT, etc. I bought a 2003 Sentra LE for $14,200 and out the door price was $14,600. Corolla CE basic model with manual windows was invoiced at $14,000! I just passed 1,200 miles break-in period and Im very satisfied with this car. This is a car you want to buy if you want a economical compact car and this car is fun to drive.

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  great little sports car!!!! - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By thenebean9 - December 24 - 2:00 am

  i just bought this car a couple of weeks ago, and i cant stop driving it! it is so much fun to just drive around, and EVERYONE turns to look! (especially since my car is in sunburst yellow!) you dont see many spec-vs out on the road, and its nice if you want a car that will get people looking in your direction! it also drives like a little power house...quick starts, smooth shifting, i cant get enough of it!

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  People need to take better care of cars - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By thunder - October 9 - 7:23 pm

  When I bought the car it only had 55,000 miles on it. Now 2 years later it has 78,000 miles. I only had to change some wear and tear parts. With Nissan Sentra, like any other car, if you dont keep up on the maintenance the car wont perform or run properly. Little problems turn to bigger problems. If you keep having head gasket problems let up and quit horsing the damn car, and if you are having radio problems keep the volume down or get a hearing aid. Factory radios can only take so much power on any car not only Nissan.

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  2003 SE-R Spec V - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By bnewton_xp - August 19 - 2:00 am

  This is a great car! I love everything about this car. I have about 400miles on it so far - I have nothing but good things to say about this car.... bnewton

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  Spec V - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By KDAL523 - July 27 - 10:00 am

  great car for the money, torque is the best part of the car

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  Lots ofun - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By poogman - June 26 - 10:00 am

  Got my Spec V 10 days ago and am very happy with it so far. Still in break- in period so I havent been on the gas too much, but even still its strong up to the 4k rpm break-in limit. The best part is the shortage of them on the roads. Theres millions of Civics out there, and its a nice car, but not many SE-Rs. From what I hear, the Matrix/Vibe needs to hit 6k rpm before the alternate valve timing kicks in. Glad thats not the case on the SE-R. A Sentra is a compact car, so dont expect to comfortably fit a family of four in it, but for a daily single/double occupant driving, its hard to top.

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  Well Satisfied - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By Grumpyman - April 14 - 4:16 am

  This is a great little car! I did a lot of research when looking for a new car and the SE-R seemed to be the best value. I havent been disappointed! This is a great car for the price range and a lot of fun to drive.

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  Spec V rocks! - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By Spec V driver - February 18 - 2:00 am

  This is the best sport compact for the price. I have the sunroof and rockford fosgate system, and it is great having a loaded car (17" wheels, 6 spd, helical limited slip, racing suspension, strut bar, sports seats, mongo brakes, etc) without breaking the bank. Extremely fun to drive, plenty quick, corners awesome, and the car has plenty of "attitude." Go buy one now!!!

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  2ND Nissan Sentra - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By CURTIS - February 1 - 2:00 am

  This is my 2nd Sentra, the 1st was a 2000 with a 2.0 ltr. on a lease. The 2nd was to buy and keep and thus so far it has been a great car. The only problem ive had was to replace the CD player 2 times because the CDs wouldnt come out, but other than that 3rd CD player seems to be working good, thanks to a warranty. Since this is a 1.8 ltr. it is not as powerful as the 2.0, but the gas milege is pretty good and the car feels soild and comfy.

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  Spec V is Great!!! - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By KAPACINO - January 7 - 2:00 am

  i have just purchased my top of the line spec v, and i got it in sunburst yellow and it looks great, in fact i havent seen another yellow car on the road for awhile, and the tight suspension feels great, while acceleration at high speeds is even better, crusing at 60, i didnt even need to reach 3 rpms to pass up people at 80 mph, great pickup