Calling all Nisan Sentra SE Owners!!

[BiB]

The new Sentra's (I think they are the 01 model) have 145 horsepower, and with the sport package don't look so bad. With a 0-60 of about 7.9 it looks like in a year I'm going to pick up a one-year old one, I figure I can get it for about $10k US (manual trans) - so has anyone here got one or driven one? They look like a pretty sweet buy. Not the sexiest thing on the planet but like a mini-maxima.

BiB

 

[BigSmooth]

I have a 2000 GXE (the SE monthly pmts were just too high for my pitiful income)
I can't really comment about the SE's performance too much, because the GXE's engine/suspension are different. But I really like my car, it is roomy and comfortable up front and it came with easily the most options for the price. I have a graphite (gray metallic) version and it looks great. Good gas mileage, too. The rear seat is tiny, but personally, that is low on my list of priorities.

Here are a few links that might interest you:
Edmund's
Car and Driver
Hope those help you out.

 

[BiB]

Thanks, the back seat is also low on my pririty too since the only passenger is either my girlfriend or briefcase.

The monthly payments on SE are pricey, but I want some speed thus I'm willing to go with a used one The GXE looks pretty nice, its between the SE and XE right..?

BiB

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

Next year Nissan might release the Sentra SE-R! It would have more horsepower and a more sporty suspension. They are looking at around 165hp coming out of a brand-new spanking 4-cylinder engine with variable-valve timing. However when it is going to be released is questionable. It could be released next year or the year after. Rumours are flying around, but there will be a new Sentra SE-R!!! I would wait for that. If you can wait one year for a Sentra, you can wait another for a Sentra SE-R...!

For more info goto FreshAlloy - Your Source for Nissan News

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

UPDATE: I've read in the Fresh Alloy forums that the new Sentra SE-R is slated to be released in Spring of 2001. It's gonna be more powerful and have better handling. It's gonna be a winner!

~ mAdD INDIAN
The official AnandTech Nissan Fan!