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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  Not Too Bad!! - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By ne14wood - May 27 - 10:00 am

  Now that I have 6000 miles on my vehicle, Ive decided to write a review. The build quality & reliability is great, so far. The steering is crisp, and the brakes are excellent. The gas mileage was bad at first, but now that the car is broken in the mileage is as advertised. Great value for a compact car. Overall I am pleased!

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  Nissan has done it again!! - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By JON B FAN - May 27 - 10:00 am

  Best SE-R that I have owned yet!! I had a 91 and a 93 and this one blows them away!! Excellent 4 banger!!

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  I LOVE MY SPEC VIZZLE!!!!! - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By Andre S - April 29 - 10:30 am

  It took me about two years of shopping before I bought my Spec. I looked at every car in its class, and the only one that stood above all others was the Spec V. It just felt more natural, the acceleration, braking, comfort, control, stability, style, and handling where just better then the rest.

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  Despite few problems, Sweet Car - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By YellowSpecV03 - April 14 - 10:00 am

  It was between a Mazda 6 or the Spec V. I drove the 6 first and was really dissapointed with the performance of the 6 cylinder. Dont get me wrong, love the design but performance sucked. Well, decided to go with the Sentra and have had a blast with it! Its a mini model of my dream car, the R34 Skyline! Fun car to drive and now that the aftermarket is picking up on it, its even more a blast! Will say that the 6 speed tranny needs some kinks worked out and the paint quality sucks! Already in 2300 miles the tranny locked up in 6th and a large amount of paint flaked off during washing.

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  SE-R Spec V - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By tyo789 - March 2 - 8:43 pm

  I just bought my Spec V two months ago. It was a good choice. I was actually looking at the eclipse or tiburon as my other choices. The Spec V just stood out to me. The car runs pretty good except for I need to get new brake rotors because the front ones are bent. I guess the last owner was driving the car recklessly. Other than that the car is in perfect shape.

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  G14 RJX - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By Japs - January 18 - 10:00 am

  Tough,Relaible Confortable family cars, Falls inbetween compact & MidSize

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  Great So Far... - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By G&G - December 31 - 2:00 am

  We are leasing a 5-speed, and have been very pleased so far. About 24,000 km to date, mostly highway commuting to work. No major repairs required to date. Controls are easy to find and operate, split seats in back make it easy to "borrow" more trunk space when we need it, great storage space inside. We test drove the Mazda, Honda and Saturn in the same category and feel we are getting more car for the money.

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  jeffs sentra - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By jefgil - December 24 - 10:00 am

  Very solidly built. Suspension is stiff, which minimizes a soft ride, but gives a very secure feeling of safety. Great pep in the motor. Ample room for tall (6) person in rear.

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  Great Car for the Buck! - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By Dwayne G. - December 7 - 10:00 am

  Overall, great car so far and from all Ive read (which is a lot) it should be for a long time. I have the 1.8L 4cyl which is the one I wanted because of the great fuel economy, but it could stand to be a little more peppy. With the rear spoiler, fog lights and alloy rims package, which I got, this car looks really good for a sedan, kind of like a small Maxima. The Stereo/CD system sounds great.

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  Street Racer - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By Mark F - September 18 - 2:00 am

  I bought the Spec V because I needed a 4-door car to transport the wife and kid, needed a low payment and good fuel economy, yet still wanted to autocross on the weekends. The Spec V does it all very nicely thank you. Room for the family and it also powers around the pylons like crazy. No complaints.