Overview & Reviews

Beloved by compact car enthusiasts, the Nissan Sentra SE-R returns after a seven-year hiatus. The Sentra SE is no longer available, though Nissan has created additional options packages for the GXE to make it similar to the SE.

• SULEV emissions status for CA model, 165-horsepower SE-R sport version, pleasing cabin design, fun to drive.

• Generic styling, GXE and SE-R models command premium price.

User Reviews:

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  Okay car--I just expected better - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By BecGood - June 4 - 11:50 am

  Like other reviewers, I passed up a civic for this car. I thought it would be a good choice. Im not pleased with the gas mileage (22 mpg in the city, and 30 mpg on the highway). My heat also works only on the highest setting so Im either really cold or really hot. Ive also noticed that this car handles really poorly in the wind--I was blown into oncoming traffic once!! And who can forget the paint job--the top coat is peeling in several locations.

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  The most awesome car - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Spec-V lover - May 22 - 2:00 am

  This is a spectacular car. The exterior and interior are great and with so much power you can race and blow away hondas and many other cars!!!!1

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  good car for your buck - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By landon1219 - May 22 - 2:00 am

  I am an old SER fan! I bought an SER in 94 and then again in 2002! This time I went with the Spev V, cause the 6 speed and the wheels! I think that it is a good car for the buck! I can only hope that this is as good a car as the SER that I bought in 94! Which I still have and drive everyday, almost!

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  Sentra GXE-The Jury is still out. - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By DLJ - March 30 - 10:00 am

  MPG is 20 which very poor. Perhaps it will improve with time, If not I will take it up with Nissan as defective and deceptive. Everything else about this car is fine. Its reasonably attractive inside and out, peppy, and comfortable.

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  SE-R - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By btreamer - March 3 - 1:06 pm

  Its alot of fun to drive. If my commute wasnt so far Id have got the Spec-V.

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  Good Value - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By John - February 19 - 1:10 pm

  My 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V has had some problems. The parking brake is insufficient to hold the car on a steep incline. I had an insurance claim due to this. Also, the recalls have been plentiful. The interior and exterior panels are cheap. On the plus side, Nissan powertrains are near indestructable. As long as you keep up with regular maintenance and dont abuse them, they will run 250,000 miles with minimal problems. The 2.5 liter engine is very torquey and powerful for a 4 banger. Combine this with a close ratio 6-speed and you have a very quick, fun car to drive. The handling is phenominal for an old school chassis. The car rides rough with a good bit of road noise. Overall, its a good value. Im at 20,000 miles and am still smiling. I would buy another.

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  Best car ever - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Nissan - February 18 - 10:46 am

  i love my 2002 Nissan Sentra. I am the first owner and in 8 years i have not even had one problem. The car has 120,000 km on it.It burns so little gas. It is fast and powerful and very reliable. This year i am planing to buy a new 2010 nissian sentra. I also love the way the car looks with a spoiler. I have never had a better car. Ive had a Ford Fairlane and a Ford Thunderbird. This car is the best, I even pull a small trailer.

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  what happened to the tail lights? - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By J G S - February 16 - 10:00 am

  this car is fun to drive and has more than enough power for a mid size sedan! Theres only two things i can say about the spec v that i dont like. One is the second power source next to the emergency brake cant be used at the same time as the other one or your turn signals and hazard lights will blink extremely fast. Nissan still hasnt come up with a solution. The second thing is I feel they gave up on designing new tail lights for the spec v. The new maximas and altimas have them why cant we. It seems that all models of the 2002 sentra have the same tail lights.

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  Excellent for the money! - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By nissanfan - February 9 - 2:00 am

  I just bought my Sentra XE a month ago. I had a 1994 Mazda Protege which pretty much decided to fall apart on me at 70,000. For the money, you cant go wrong with the Sentra. I just wanted basic equipment at a good price. At $13,200 with A/C, AM-FM-CD Stereo, Armrest Console, Coin holder, All Cloth Seating, and Automatic Transmission, how could you beat that? The 1.8L DOHC has some good muscle because of the 126lbs torque at 2400rpms. As well the car is very comfortable on the highway with very little wind noise which most compact cars do have. I highly recommend this car to anyone.

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  What To Say,?, It Is A BEAST!!! - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Gambit_DC - January 10 - 10:00 am

  FUN! On a bad day, take a drive and things feel so much better! I feel what everyone previous to my statement has said, except for one guy... (who probably got the car when the assembly line was taking a break) This car is beautiful. Everything is unique. People get in my car and say, "What is that, oh ish, this joint is sweet, damnnn!". And after you purchase one you will do the double take back at your car in the parking spot and smile. Feeling like I got the best car in the lot. (figuratively-$$$) I need not say more. I almost turned into a salesman trying to get all of my boys to buy one. It is that impressive. Sunr/f, Audio Fanatic, 17in, Spec V, got in 11/2001 19000 after tax title