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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  Owning my Nissan Sentra Se R - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By loraine boney - November 24 - 10:33 am

  I bought my car brand new in 2002. Oil changes were done every 5,000 miles. I did have some trouble with the way the alternator was wired, and also trouble with a sensor. The car would not move when stepping on the gas, even while driving. The emission control needed replaced, but was just under an 8 yr. warranty. I drove the car until 2010 and my daughter drives it now.

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  Best of the Inexpensive Small Cars - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Randy King - November 1 - 10:00 am

  I test drove the top of the line Honda Civic, the 2003 Corrolla S, and the Ford Focus and this car hands down blew the competition away! It is very fast, and a total blast to drive. The sun roof is quieter than most at 70 mph. If you like acceleration, you will like this car. I presently have 7,900 miles on it and only one factory defect upon delivery. (The auto trunk release did not work). Nissan needs to advertise this model more. If they did, I believe they could corner the small car market. I never would have considered a Nissan for this size car if it wasnt for a friend of mine that advised me to check them out.

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  Good Value; Commuter Car - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Parrot_head - September 27 - 2:00 am

  Less than a month of ownership. Overall a good value in the market. Older design as compared with the makes. Avg. 35 mpg overall. Closer to 40 mpg would be nice. Responsive handling, good brakes, good headlight illumination, good overall visibility (sans the rear spoiler). The seats were a deal maker for me, great!(1.8/automatic)

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  Just Makes Sense... - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By bgriffey - September 13 - 2:00 am

  This car just makes sense in almost every way. It offers practicallity along with styling and performance. Where else can you get all that for under 20K! My last 96SER has 120K miles and is still going strong. I hope this new one came from the same mold...

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  A pocket rocket with practicality too. - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By mackattack - August 18 - 4:50 am

  If you only care about getting from point A to B, get a Cavalier. If you enjoy the drive, get a Spec V. Precise steering & great seats let you carve corners w/ confidence. Power is always available. The Jetta 1.8T has a nice interior & great engine, but had a lot of body roll. The Impreza 2.5RS has good handling, but the engine didnt impress, even w/ similar HP. While nice, they dont to have the Spec Vs combination of sportiness & refinement (& cost a few $K+).

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  SE-R is a winner! - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By jimb651 - August 14 - 10:00 am

  When I first saw this car, I thought "Jeez, another Japanese car with a rear spoiler...just what I need (NOT!)." Then I drove it...it was great! Smooth, powerful (as a small car can be) and handles like a sports car. My only gripe is the styling. Now if Nissan could make the Altima look and drive like this, theyd have a real winner.

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  2002 Spec-v - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Red_Spec-v - May 21 - 10:00 am

  The new spec-v The only extremely bad point which makes me wish i didn`t buy the car My car has now 4965 miles on it and i and many other owners have numerouse paint chips on the front of our cars and even the roof nissan refuses to repaint the hood blaming the consumer for it`s poor paint quality , my car in peticular has bad paint a very well resoected autobody shop has tried to get a consistent reading on paint thickness and can find none so if you don`t mind your cars front,sides,roof having no paint \, however with the poor paint the car will have no resale value in my oppinion don`t buy the car i`m planning on selling mine

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  Spec V for 3 seasons - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By V-licious - May 2 - 2:00 am

  Good reliability, poor handling in the snow. I didnt expect for it to be great,but I got stuck on a slight incline and had to hoof it home. I have read about the tires and that is where Nissan seems to have gone wrong, although I think that it will still have problems after new tires are installed,I think it will be better. Other than that,this car is awesome. Handles very well in dry conditions, good pick up and go. Back seat leaves a little to be desired,but if you wanted a back seat you would get an Altima. The back seat is big enough for a car seat, and maybe one adult. This car is absolutely great for 3 seasons,

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  This stinks!!! - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By CO - April 27 - 10:00 am

  I dont know whats going on w/ Nissan, usually their car is reliable but my car has been a problem car since I bought it brand new. First, its hose was loose when I got it from the dealer. The radiator fluid leaked. Then recently, the bumper paint started to chip out. And finally, this really blew my mind, the car would not start!!! I dont think its the battery because the lights can be turned on. Now its going to end up this car being towed to the dealer for service, this is crap because I need a car everyday, I thought Nissans are reliable, guess not...This stinks!!!

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  great bang for the buck - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By brendt - April 20 - 4:16 pm

  This car brings back the idea of driving back. "fun". I waited for awhile to get this car and I love it