Overview & Reviews

Prices have crept up, making the Sentra a hard sell against the Neon, Prizm and Cavalier. Still, you may be able to find a good deal on a former rental vehicle. We've seen tons of them at the Alamo rental lots.

User Reviews:

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  Grat Car!!! - 1996 Nissan Sentra
  By martyj16 - December 14 - 3:56 am

  I love my sentra. It gets fantastic mpg and has been very reliable. It has just had normal wear things need to be replaced even up to 170,000 miles!!!

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  Reliable Car - 1996 Nissan Sentra
  By tommy mac - December 9 - 7:36 am

  This car was the most reliable car I have ever owned. (I owned a 1990 Civic, 1988 Accord, and a 2000 Odyssey). I really wish I could keep it. I purchased the car over the Civic b/c it was about $2000 less.

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  Reliable commuter car - 1996 Nissan Sentra
  By SaveGas - November 18 - 5:00 pm

  My Sentra is now 12 years old, and Ive had it for 8 years now. Its still fairly low mileage at 130k. Ive also tried to ditch it many times before but never had a good reason to do it. It gets still 30+ mpg with automatic transmission. Interior is starting to deteriorate, such as fabric detaching and shredding. Other than that, Ive never had major mechanical problems with it. Had to replace ERG valve, IAC valve, 3rd set of tires, 2nd pair of rotors, on 3rd battery, plus regular oil changes. Alternator, transmission and timing chain are still going strong. I have no complaints as its taken me from college to graduate school, and so far all 5 jobs Ive had!

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  Very cheap to drive - 1996 Nissan Sentra
  By keith - October 28 - 11:30 pm

  When I first got my license I bought this car with around 175k miles on it. The car is a great commuter and definitely cheap to own and drive. I get around 31 MPG in the city and 41 MPG when traveling, so trips are no longer going to eat your banking account. I carpooled with 3 other people to Chicago, 5 hours away, and paid about 12 dollars for a 2-way trip.

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  Greatest car in its class - 1996 Nissan Sentra
  By sharkcity - August 14 - 12:10 am

  My parents have had a few of these that went over 300k. Bought when gas hit 4.39. Getting 42 mpg- Im an easy rural driver. Love the sunroof. Bring on the $7 gas!!

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  Nissan Sentra 96 - 1996 Nissan Sentra
  By Monica Garcia - July 8 - 2:50 pm

  I depend on this car for local traveling and far traveling. It has been a great car and I will get another Nissan Sentra. My mom has a Nissan Sentra Limited edition and it has been great too. My brother just got another Nissan Sentra 2001 and he is very happy as well.

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  Fair - 1996 Nissan Sentra
  By jasjar - April 24 - 6:00 am

  The car is just fair.

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  Awesome Car!! - 1996 Nissan Sentra
  By Charboo - February 4 - 8:20 pm

  I love this car!!! It has been really wonderful! Reliability is top notch and its a fun little car.

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  Best car Ever - 1996 Nissan Sentra
  By James Armstrong - November 5 - 6:13 pm

  This car has been in the family for ever my Aunt bought it brand new and had no problems with it but didnt take care of it so her new husband made her get a new car. well my Uncle bought it for my Cousin and fixed all that was wrong. Well now ten years later and 142,000 i own it because my cousin got a new car to go off to college in i bought it from her for $50 and it has been worth it. just had it in to be worked on and the mechanic said its the best car he has seen in a long time he said its a great car and will be for many years. I love it never regret the purchase even though it was only $50 it is an awesome car and love it a lot

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  The Boo-Mobile - 1996 Nissan Sentra
  By Boo-Mobile - August 1 - 4:43 pm

  I purchased this little car following Hurricane Katrina as my car was pretty trashed by the storm. I paid about $2500 for it and it was/is worth every penny. The car had about 11K when I got it. I just love my little car, its a 5 speed, its been very reliable and I havent had to invest much $ into it. just before X-Mas 08 I had to replace the valve cover gasket, then the car started driving weird, I thought I needed an alignment but it was the front axle. After fixing that issue the car runs like a charm. I am pretty sure I need a complete tune-up because I am not getting the mileage I should. I am VERY happy with this little car!