Quote Originally Posted by choopot
Hello guys.

This is the first time I'm going to post here at the automotive forums although I have been visiting the site for almost 6 mos now.

I'm serious considering to get a second hand vehicle specifically a 2000 Nissan Exalta STA A/T. However, I have very little information regarding this vehicle. I have seen the unit for sale and I was quite impressed with its interiors and overall comfort. I just don't want to buy based primarily on aesthetic value only. Any comments on it's engine performance, fuel consumption, maintenance problems, re-sell value, basically everything you guys can provide. Thank you very much.
Generally the Nissan Sentra Exalta STA a/t is the same mechanically as the revised series 3 (Yulon, Taiwan). This means the mechanical parts would be relatively easy to find. Fuel consumption is roughly the same. The vehicle performance is not as fast as it's counterparts, I guess this is because of the luxury items added. The resale value of the STA is higher than a standard series 3 of the same year... it might be because of the demand of this vehicle, even in the used car market.

The downside of getting this car though is the age. Its already six years old and with any car, parts do get worn out and would need replacing sooner or later. With a slightly higher budget, you can get a "newer" car but the "luxury" will not be there until you hit the P350K mark (2002-2003 model Sentra Grandis).