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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  Love this thing! - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By mattwoods - March 29 - 10:00 am

  This car is absolutely amazing! I love the six speed tranny, its not sloppy feeling and it has a nice positive feel. This thing handles like its on rails! This is the most fun front-wheel drive car ive ever driven. Kills civics and integras without a problem because it actually has what Nissan likes to call TORQUE. Great job Nissan!

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  2002 Spec-v - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Ed Wheat - March 15 - 10:00 am

  I must say this car hits the spot for bang for the buck. I just replaced my first spec-v after it was totaled from a head on collision at 35+mph. I walked away with only sore muscles and nothing else. The whole front end was smashed in but there was not damage done to the interior. I must hand it to Nissan for building such a safe car.

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  Love My Sentra - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Wolfrd24 - January 26 - 10:00 am

  So far Ive got just under 600 miles on this car and I love it! Its peppy, fun to drive, comfortable, and looks great. I got mine with the Synergy Package (bigger wheel/tires, better radio, spoiler, fog lights, map lights, cruise control) and still got a great price. Its loaded with features. Compared it to a Corolla, an Elantra, a Focus and a Civic. In test drives, it blew them all away. Plus, Nissans are reliable.

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  It OK - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Boriqua - January 23 - 3:10 pm

  My AC went out. It Left me stranded once, but had a recall so Nissan fixed the probelm for free "ECU and oxygent sensor had to be replaced". Besided that I runs like a champ.

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  Good Value - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By warwickfender - January 23 - 10:00 am

  This car has a lot more torque than other small cars in the same price range - and thats what makes it a very fun car to drive. The manual transmission is a bit notchy, the interior materials areant of the highest quality, and the red-colored instrument panel is tough to see sometimes.... But you need to remember that this is baiscally a cheap economy car with a big engine dropped in it. If you take it for what it is, its a great car. Ive been averaging 28 mpg with mostly highway driving - not great for a small car, but there is a lot more bottom end on this engine than on a Civic or Corolla engine, so you are trading mpg for torque.

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  never again will i buy nissan - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By dukebdevil08 - January 19 - 6:51 am

  had this car for two years and from the beginning I had to replace the ecu withing three months.had to replace the 02 sensor twice.had to replace the fuel pump and the transmission control module..spent more time having repairs done on the car than I had driving it..these cars have had major recalls on them and mine had three which were for the airbag,the butterfly bolts on the cat back and the ecu..now I own a mazda and I love it..sorry Nissan but never again will I ever buy one of your vehicles..

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  SPEC V A BARGAIN - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By SWEETPEE - January 14 - 2:00 am

  BRAND NEW W/ 65 MILES 3 WEEKS NOW AND 850 MILES IN IT SO FAR SO GOOD, JUST WAITING FOR BRAKEIN RIDE IS ROUGH THOUGH BEC. OF SPORT SUSPENSION AND 17 TIRE 1.9% FOR 60 MONTHS $ 18500 OUT THE DOOR INCL. SUNROOF WHAT A BARGAINNOW FIND ME AN ACURA, HONDA OR TOYOTA W/ THE SAME PERFORMANCE ON THIS PRICE RANGE

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  Looks are Deceiving - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By VolksHater - December 25 - 2:00 am

  I test drove many cars before I bought my SE-R. I test drove Cougars, Celica GTs, Grand AM GTS and the new 2003 Tiburon GT. They all were fine but none in them put a smile on my face the way this car did. It gives you all the power you need when you need. It gives you a great sense of the road with its somewhat stiff suspension and can brake on a dime. At under $18,000 how can you go wrong.

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  Good New Purchase Value - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Cognashene - December 10 - 10:00 am

  When I first bought the vehicle it was a really good value for the money. Lots of features and excellent performance. After two years of ownership and 80K km the car is still pretty solid but the performance doesnt feel as good as it did. Ive had numerous recalls and the ECU decides to act up every now and then by stalling the engine - the dealer still cant figure it out. The interior is not the greatest, design or material wise, but the build quality is pretty good and the seats are great for hard driving. Although the colour of the fabric (red/mesh/black) is not the best, I think the material is excellent - with the exception of a little fraying on the seat back.

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  Great vs. Competitors - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By AA - November 24 - 9:40 pm

  I bought this car simply because it was cheaper and a heck of a lot funner to drive than a Civic. It has not dissapointed. I have over 60K on it and it is still running like new. No major repairs at all. The only problem I have had is my front rotors warp very easily. Im going to keep it well maintained and expect over 200,000K from it. The gas milage is acceptable, would probably be better if it didnt turn almost 3500 rpm at 75 mph. All in all, a blast to drive, looks great and holds up well --- Id buy another.