Faults:

The brakes were done three years ago.

The first set of new tires were put on after 9.5 years on the original set.

Rear bumper has been replaced and front end had some work after two accidents.

Currently there is a torn CV boot and a seized lug nut on one wheel, plus leaks in the front (water puddles on the floor by the front passenger seat) and the trunk.

General Comments:

While not very fast, this car is good for the daily commute. It takes its time getting up to speed, but once there it handles well.

This car has almost always started right away, even though it has never seen a garage. Recently (closing in on its 11th birthday mind you) it is getting fussy about starting in the cold, but that is remedied by opening the throttle to compensate for its dumping excessive fuel in the engine in the cold. The only other time it refused to start was because it was desperately in need of a tune up.

This car spent 9 years driven in the neighborhood, never more than 5 miles. When it suddenly was required to make a 20 mile daily round trip commute, the only thing that changed was time between fueling (from 4 weeks to 1-2 weeks).

This car shows signs of making it to its 20th birthday still in great shape!

Faults:

For a car of this age and mileage (I bought it at 7 years old and about 268,000 miles), it is not out of the ordinary to replace certain parts:

Replaced brake pads at 284,000 miles (3rd time).

Head gasket blew at 292,000 miles (3rd one). Replaced it.

Replaced starter at 301,000 miles (2nd time).

Replaced fuel pump at 270,000 miles.

CV boot replaced (3rd time) at 300,000 miles.

A/C compressor replaced at 319,000 miles (3rd time).

Clutch replaced at 326,000 miles (2nd time).

Paint is fading, and the dashboard makes a rattling sound when I drive.

Headlights (when not on) have turned from a whitish-color to a dark yellowish-color.

Seats are uncomfortable on long rides.

General Comments:

Previous owner bought the car new, drove approximately 110 miles daily to and from work, for 7 years. Kept it well maintained.

I bought it to use as a commuter car because it gets around 30+ miles to the gallon.

The car isn't as fast or good-looking as it once was, but it will last another 50,000-100,000 miles if it is serviced well.

This would make a great commuter car for anyone.

Faults:

My Sentra blew the head gasket at 143000 miles.

I had to replace the brakes (pads and rotors) front and back at 146000.

Replaced the radiator, water pump, steering pump and alternator at 143000.

My mechanic just informed me that the CV (What does cv stand for?) needs to be replaced at 146000 miles.

General Comments:

Not enough room in the car.

Reliable and not expensive to maintain despite me spending $2000.00 this year alone. In the last 4 years I have hardly spent a dime to repair it.

Good for college students.