Earthy Cars Blog: EARTHY CAR OF THE WEEK: 2004 Nissan Sentra 1.8 ULEV

2004 Nissan Sentra 1.8 ULEV, Silver, Sedan, 69603 mi, $7,900 http://ht.ly/3Z26H Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 24/32

We don’t have Nissan’s on our lot that often, but this Nissan Sentra is economical, practical, compact, and fuel-efficient, like most of our vehicles.
Our Sentra is seven years old, yet it has less than 70,000 miles on it. That’s low for a seven year old car.

This particular Sentra is a ULEV (ultra-low emissions vehicle), meaning it emits less pollution than a typical vehicle. You will be doing your part to save the environment.

The 2004 Sentra is quite stylish and roomier than a typical economy car (see review below).

It is priced at just $7,900, an affordable price and a great value for what you get.

--Isa R. Bufano, social media manager of Earthy Cars

OVERVIEW:
AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Nissan-Sentra-2004-1.8__4dr_Sedan/overview/

MSN Autos: http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/overview.aspx?year=2004&make=Nissan&model=Sentra

Vehix.com: http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2004/nissan/sentra/4dr-sdn-18-manual-ulev/highlights

Yahoo! Autos: http://autos.yahoo.com/nissan/sentra/2004/1-8/

FEATURES / SPECS:
AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Nissan-Sentra-2004-1.8__4dr_Sedan/equipment/

MSN Autos: http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?year=2004&make=Nissan&model=Sentra&trimid=97205

Vehix.com: http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2004/nissan/sentra/4dr-sdn-18-manual-ulev/standard-equipment

Yahoo! Autos: http://autos.yahoo.com/nissan/sentra/2004/1-8/features.html http://autos.yahoo.com/nissan/sentra/2004/1-8/specifications.html

VIRTUAL TOUR:
Yahoo! Autos: http://autos.yahoo.com/nissan/sentra/2004/1-8/virtual-tour.html

AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Nissan-Sentra-2004-1.8__4dr_Sedan/photos/?tab=exterior&style=Sedan

EXPERT REVIEWS:
NewCarTestDrive via AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Nissan-Sentra-2004-1.8__4dr_Sedan/expert-review/

“Nissan Sentra gets updated styling and an upgraded interior for 2004. The changes give the Sentra a more contemporary appearance with a toothy grille reminiscent of the 2004 Maxima…The basic product and its mission have not changed, however. The Sentra remains practical and frugal, roomy and comfortable.”

Exterior: “Sentra features restyled headlamps and rear combination lamps, a new smooth front and rear fascia with a fresh hood design and a distinctive grille. The changes are designed to take the styling of the Sentra to a new level with more flair, making it look more stylish, assertive, and self-confident...Sentra maintains its flush-mounted, one-piece multi-parabola halogen headlamps as well as its body-color front grille, side moldings and bumpers. Handsome and solid, the basic Sentra design features a low hood line, high rear deck, and strong rear fenders, with a distinct front-to-rear character line.”

Interior: “Sentra offers a roomy interior, both for people and cargo. The interior is designed well from a functionality standpoint and everything seems to fit well. ..At first glance the Sentra's front seats look like normal economy car perches, but once you're in them they feel much roomier than they look. The driver's seat is eight-way adjustable (four-way on the base 1.8 model), with a four-way adjustable passenger seat. Driver and passenger sit relatively high in the hip area, making getting in and out easier.”

Driving: “Sentra 1.8 and 1.8 S models run smoothly and quietly. They feel stable at high speeds, and wind and tire noise are low. The 1.8-liter engine turns a relatively calm 4500 rpm at 100 mph. At the legal limit of 70 mph, the 1.8-liter engine turns just 3100 rpm in fifth gear when equipped with the five-speed manual…For longer life with less maintenance, the Sentra engine uses a timing chain instead of a cheaper timing belt.”