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| First off, let me say i sympathize with you on your problematic experieince with your nissan sentra. Ironically, i've owned 3 (2 sentras and a 200SX) and never experienced a problem with either. I'm a very aggressive driver, and I love to push my cars to their limits, and sometimes beyond. In 2000, I purchased a brand new Sentra XE, 5SP Tranny. After about a year and a half, I had 53,000 miles on it, and not one problem. I live in Southern Califorina, and here, stop and go traffic is a very common occurance. I never had any problems with the brakes, or any other mechanics of the car, although, I did have that clicking sound when I first bought the car. It was a suspension part that was replaced under the recall. I have to agree with jlgolden, every car company from BMW down to Kia has cars every now and then that are sub par on quality. For example, Hyundai, which you mentioned in your post, used to be rated as a very unreliable, poor quality car. Through many efforts, redesigns, etc, Hyundai is making a huge effort to turn that reputation around. Since then, they have become more respected in the car industry. I can understand your frustration, one of my best friends had her car in the shop about every 3 days. It was a Honda Civic. Now, Hondas have always been known for their reliable cars, but let me tell you, this car made a Yugo look desirable. It's all about the luck of the draw, really. I've never had any problems with the Nissans I've owned, and as I said, I pretty much drive my cars like they were Corvettes. The 1995 200SX I owned had 97,000 miles when i got rid of it in 1999, and the 2000 sentra I had, had 53,000 miles when i got rid of it in May of this year. I now own a 2002 Sentra SE-R SpecV and I absolutely love this car. It's unfortunate that you had to experience this loss, and I really hope that Nissan stands behind their cause and does the right thing by compensating you for your loss. As for the Dealership, you pretty much got screwed, and should hold them liable as well. I've had problems with a Nissan Dealership here in San Diego before, but a few calls from my lawyer, and they shaped up real quick. You just gotta call them on their crap. At any rate, I'm just rambling now. But in closing, I wouldn't discredit a whole crop of cars because they had a few bad lemons. That's your personal choice of course, and I respect that. But would you stop eating at your favorite restaurant cuz you had a couple times of bad service or a mediocre meal? Nah. As a loyal Nissan owner and a HUGE fan of Nissan's cars, I hope someday, you give them another chance:) | |
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| Anyone can end up with a dud vehicle {being polite}.It is the dealers that should stand behind their products. I can give you {2} examples of this.#1 My 94 SENTRA LE had a problem with the drivers side electric window not wanting to roll up in cold weather.The NISSAN dealer lubed the glass channel under warranty. This worked temporarily,then it acted up again,next they replaced glass run {again under warranty].This worked till next winter,then it failed again.Now it is out of warranty. Dealer replaces some window rails and rubber seals.I have to dig deep in my pocket,and I tell service desk this is an ongoing problem.I am assured it is fixed.Well it still rolls up slow but I make due that winter. Now next winter same problem.Back to dealer again. I explain to service desk the continuing problem.They check it out and say it is the glass run and rubber seals. They order some. I go in to have them put on and as I talk to mechanic he says that the glass run and seals are not the problem. I talk tro service desk and after mechanic and service desk concur they decide this is the problem.So parts get put on and once again temporary fix.{There was nothing wrong with the oter glass run and seals}.I dig deep again in my pockets and squeeze BEN FRANKLIN hard{to make him squeal}. Well to make a long story short come cold weather here in ARKANSAS I will just wear a heavy jacket and not roll that darn window down!#2 While they were MICKEY MOUSEING around with the door panel they lost a snap on cover that goes on a screw head.They make me buy a package of 10 at $2.00 apiece.I told them that they were the ones that lost it and it is ridiculous to buy ten when I only needed one. It fell on deaf ears.So because I only have one dealer in my area I am going to avoid buying another NISSAN.Not because of the car{I like it} but because of an uncaring dealer. Sorry about the long post. | |
| Does anyone here have an idea of how long an SR20DE engine lasts? I'm looking to buy a car with one. What kind of milage can I expect before this thing blows up? | |
| They can last quite a long time. You have to be careful how the car was originally treated though. This is a potent engine and there are quite a few things routinely done to these engines to up the HP. Early sentras have more trouble with the transmissions than the motors. | |
| I've noticed that the new Sentra GXEs have standard 15-inch wheels. Can I change out the old 14-inch ones on my 2001? | |
| It's no problem to upgrade to 15" wheels on your Sentra. | |
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Hi, New to boards...My husband and I both have 2001 Nissan Sentra SE's fully loaded, Alloy, ABS, Moon roof, etc...including paint clear coat--paid mid $17k. He got his in Jan 2001 and I got mine in March 2001, so it's different productions, but saw both the cars come off the new car carrier at the dealer. Luckilly, I have had no problems with mine and I am for the most part happy, but coming from an Accord, I'm missing some power, but expected it when I downgraded to a lower HP engine. He on the other hand has had problem after problem. Aside from the small squeaks and rattles that occur randomly ever so often, that dealer has fixed, he has this on again off again horrible grinding sound when he steps on the brakes with medium to hard pressure, regardless of speed travelling, road conditions or weather. Sounds like when the rotors are grinding and pads are worn, but they aren't. He has done all scheduled maintenance on time. Dealer is very responsive to compalins and shoves us in on Saturday's when we call with no notice. Dealer service dept says that nothing is wrong and inspected brakes, rotors, pads, etc...several times and finds nothing, but replaced pads once to see if it would help--it didn't. This has been happening since the car was about 6 months old with just under 10k, car now has 22k, warranty up in 11k. I saw the above posts about people crashing, some with airbags not deploying, and I am very concerned. This past weekend on Friday night, car wouldn't start...key goes in, wont turn, and steering wheel and brake pedal locks. Tried his key, my key, valet key--nothing. Had to be towed to the dealer...dealer paid...only 22k miles and still under warranty so they had to. Dealer says starter and ignition need to be replaced and will be covered free of charge under warranty. 3 days later (tuesday) the part came in from the factory and they are installing this afternoon, hope to get the car back tonight. Does anyone else have these problems? Husband is going to keep it to about 30k, then selling it before the warranty is up so we don't have to spend our savings repairing the thing. I'm also looking to sell as well before any problems start--got the 5 year, 60k extended warranty, but I'm not waiting, and I'm going back to get another honda accord. |
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I really regret to hear about your problems with Sentra. I have the same SE as your husband and bought it about the same time. So far the car was flawless(knock on the wood). I only want to comment on airbags not deployed. If you read the post where girl complained about it, you would find something interesting. She claims that she had a crash at 65MPH, airbags didn't deploy and she walked from it?! It is either Sentra a heck of a strength or she was below 30MPH and then it is normal that bags didn't work. Anyway, good luck with your decision and next car. |
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| Anyone know when the Sentra is scheduled to be redesigned ? | |
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