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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  good little car - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By orcinus49 - August 19 - 2:00 am

  Overall the 2002 se-r is a good car with room for tweaks of improvement. It is an improvement over the 99 limited edition sentra gxe I traded in for this one.

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  Surprising drive and quality - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By BAC - July 13 - 10:00 am

  I test drove a GXE in April but was not impressed with it, however I was impressed with the SE-R. In July I found payments higher than I liked and was persuaded to test drive a GXE with the Synergy package. I was amazed that there was a difference in the driving and feel of the car. I was trading in a sport suspension car that hugged the road and wanted the same in a larger car. This drove almost the same. I had a power sunroof installed and am totally in love with this car. The hp could be more making it better but otherwise its a great car. Dont quite understand how the "stone" color is tan though.

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  Disappointed with SE-R - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By telal01 - June 30 - 2:50 am

  Test drove SE-R with auto tranny. Salesman said someone ordered it then brought it back 3 days later. I can understand why. Car is not as powerful as numbers suggest (165hp) Car did not handle well on turns on bumpy roads, the rear end losses grip easily and also likes to bounce around over rail road tracks. Probably due to the fact it does not have independent rear suspension like most cars in its class. I think it is over-priced for what little it offers.

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  Best Front Drive Perf. Car For The Money - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By B. Ryde - June 20 - 10:00 am

  This car will absolutely smoke cars so many cars that are so much more money. Im sure all driving enthusiasts will get a kick out of the "Helical" limited slip front. I dont think another front driver(stock)can hook up its tires any better. Its really quick off the line. While the other guys engine is reving up youre blowin by. Front end also works better than any other Ive driven in the corners so its fun on the back roads too. So many kids (and Bemers) will want to race you in this car! -Its a lot of fun to own.

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  Not informative - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Me 2 - June 9 - 2:00 am

  2.5 L engine!... NO BOSE! Its a fun little car. Not the greatest of build quality, but I havent had any problems yet. The interior has some cheap plastics, and rattles a little bit (noticed a lot more in cold climate). Gas mileage isnt bad for a 2.5 L engine with a good amount of torque. I average more than 28mpg on every tank. The 5-spd manual is really rare. Ive seen only 1 other automatic, while the rest are all spec-vs.

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  Best value car! - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By hanhan - June 7 - 10:00 am

  My sentra has about 24000 miles on it since last June. It is really fun to drive. I like the interior of Sentra better than any other compact cars. No problem at all so far and I just feel it could run forever trouble-free! I commute about 110 mile a day now and very comfortable with this car. Gas mileage is about 33 to 34 on highway with auto. This car really has the best overall value than any other comparable cars and its TCO (Total Cost to Own) is alos the lowest 5 years from now. If I had one more chance to choose, I would still pick Sental. 100% recommend!!!

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  Yummie + more.... - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By FriarTuck - June 1 - 10:00 am

  Nice power machine for a price. Recommended to any one whos looking for fun drive for under 20K. Needs restyling of the rear lights. A bit ugly. Overall very fun car to drive. Needs bigger gas tank thou.

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  More Smash for your Cash! - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By holeshot - May 19 - 2:00 am

  This is my first six speed, it took a minute to get used to it...but now i dont ever want to go back to a five speed..i love banging all those gears! My first test drive of this vehicle convinced me to buy one...I raced a 2000 civic Si on the freeway and blew its doors off!

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  Awsome Car - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By redbandit - May 2 - 10:00 am

  What a great Ride. Very confort And great relaiablity. And for the price. Awsome

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  dependability on 4 wheels - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By champange - April 26 - 2:00 am

  Ive had my 02 GXE for 20 months. Other than having the o2 sensor replaced 5 months ago, I had absolutely no other problems and this car is the perfect around town commuter car. Been getting 25 miles city and 35+ highway. Has good torque at low speeds and handles quite well. A good financial investment.