Overview & Reviews

A new Sentra SE debuts, sporting the same 140-horespower engine and styling cues found in the 200SX SE-R coupe. Other changes include an exterior freshening that features new front and rear fascias.

• Affordable and functional transportation.

• Not much to look at.

User Reviews:

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  1998 Sentra GXE been a great car - 1998 Nissan Sentra
  By mab - December 8 - 10:50 am

  155,000 miles and Ive only needed to put 4 tires, 4 plugs, oil and gas. It is a great commuter car, tough on the body for really long rides though. Works great for my family of four. No ABS makes it a little tricky on snowy stops. Its been a great car over the its ten years of use... more reliable than my other new vehicle.

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  98 Sentra GLE - 1998 Nissan Sentra
  By SentraFan - October 8 - 2:00 am

  Best value for the $$ at the time - new ones appear to be as well. Handles Great in the snow - very reliable car - just feed it and its happy! Not very hungry either!

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  GREAT, RELIABLE CAR - 1998 Nissan Sentra
  By sentrauser - February 14 - 1:03 pm

  I am original owner of a 1998 Nissan Sentra GXE and have put 180,000 miles on it over the past 11 years (I was 21). Back seat is tight, but have used this car going back and forth to school and work (45 minutes each way every day) for a long time and have hardley had any work done to it. Recently replaced the starter and alternator and the body needs help around the tires, but I DEFINITELY got my moneys worth and believe it would still last another few years if I got the rust fixed. Im sad to see it go, now that Im looking to trade it in for a bigger, more family-friendly vehicle. My husband even wishes he purchased a similar vehicle years ago instead of his fancy Chrysler Sebring.

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  This car is a great workhorse!!! - 1998 Nissan Sentra
  By john c andrade - August 15 - 2:00 am

  Ive found that Nissan consistently puts out a great car for the money. Before I purchased my 1998 Nissan Sentra SE, I had a 1993 Nissan SE-R which got 238,000 miles before it got, for all intents & purposes, totalled. I had a 5-speed and I was still on my original clutch!!!My SE currently has 254,000 miles on it and, again, Im still on my original clutch!!!Pretty amazing,huh!!!My maintenance costs have been very low for this car-- besides gas & oil,I dont think that Ive spent more than $2000 total since I bought the car.

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  Economical Car - 1998 Nissan Sentra
  By Sandie Wagner - August 4 - 10:00 am

  I needed a new car for every day use. Fuel economy was important. My first choice was a Corolla, but decided to try the Sentra. Manual said you could lock all doors with key, but that was not true. Dealership played dumb. Battery had to be replaced after 3.5 years. Radio backlight started flickering, then went out a few years ago. Rust from beneath paint a year ago. A/C drains power for acceleration or going up hill. Dashboard cup holders useless. Obstructs use of radio and climate controls. Great gas mileage, low motor noise, starts every time.

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  Excellent, affordable transport - 1998 Nissan Sentra
  By Shermalomous - June 8 - 10:00 am

  Five years and running with no major problems. Its a compact car, but 4 or five fit easily. The mileage has averaged about 28 mpg in mixed use, but over 30 when strictly on the highway. The best thing about this car? Its never needed work. Oil changes, regular tune-ups, tires. Nothing else. Highly recommended.

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  Long-time Datsun/Nissan owner - 1998 Nissan Sentra
  By Bill in PA - May 18 - 1:53 am

  I bought this Sentra new in 1998 and now have 75,000 miles on it. In the seven years I have had it, it has been extremely reliable. It is good basic transportation, and gets excellent mileage. It has cost very little to maintain. I chose it over the Toyota Corolla because it was $2000 cheaper due to a rebate that Nissan had at the time. Over the years, I have had six Datsun/Nissan cars; a 1972 510 wagon, a 1979 210, a 1981 510 wagon, a 1986 Sentra, and a 1991 King Cab pickup. All went to over 100,000 miles. The older ones ran forever, but rusted beyond repair after around 100,000 miles. Japanese manufacturers seem to have solved this problem; I see very few rustmobiles" anymore.

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  4x4 Sentra - 1998 Nissan Sentra
  By Zaurka - September 8 - 10:00 am

  This car is amazing, it never stop preforming. No mechanical problems what so ever, and trust me when i say i put it through hell. This car can take a beating like no other car can. Ive been offroading with my sentra many times and its still purring, great for e- brake slides, this car will not flip! This is a VERY dependable car, can take a beating, hell of fun to drive. Corninering is ok, but its no abs system with the design of the car makes it awesome for doin narly stuff on the road. Get this car... you will not regret it.

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  value of a 1998 nissan sentra - 1998 Nissan Sentra
  By Barbara Batts - April 25 - 2:00 am

  I am buying this 1998 Nissan Sentra and I would like to know the value of the car. It has 113,000 miles, four door and it has never been wrecked.

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  Very Nice First Car - 1998 Nissan Sentra
  By Brina - December 30 - 8:23 pm

  Well we have had this car for over a year now and bought it used. I liked the styling and the interior is more roomy then the newer models 2002 and above. The only problems with is is of course the oil changes and breaks but lets see the alternator,battery and starter. Could have been because we upgraded the stereo system with amp and sub without upgrading those first.oh yeah and the front axles but my husband does deliver pizzas in the hot Arizona desert. other then that the cost has not been that much and it drives much better then my moms 2002. I would highly recommend this car for the first time buyer or for the college student.