My Maxima Replacement: 2007 Nissan Sentra SL

**Karding** · April 18th, 2007 07:01 AM

ganda ah, parang maxima ang front.

**MXFX** · July 6th, 2007 11:33 PM

just got back from a 1200 mile norcal roadtrip with my family. the sentra averaged 27.5mpg with 2 passengers, cargo for 5 days, ac nearly full blast, triple digit temps., and elevation til 6000 ft. it did well, i can almost forget that it is a sentra on smooth roads since it was so smooth and quiet. the 140hp has enough power to pass and cruise up to 80mph, though it struggled at times going uphill beyond 70mph. the power assisted steering got in handy when we expericenced some nasty wind gusts on the way. though i feel the gust pushing the car, the heavy steering at higher speeds kept the car straight and did not require me to grip the steering wheel tight. the seats, which at first i thought need more cushioning, were comfy enough esp on our first 8 hour drive to norcal.

the sentra's interior is also in the process of being updated with japanese cherry. the pics show a little before and after thingy. i am in between updating the vent covers as well as the steering control area. i appreciate any feedback on this.

**jaspi11** · July 7th, 2007 12:24 AM

ang gwapo ng dating

**antiglenn** · July 16th, 2007 08:12 PM

sweet ride sir

**MXFX** · March 17th, 2008 04:31 PM

ty sir.

lagpas isang taon na. so far so good. wife and i are getting used to the cvt "shiftless" thingy. i also found out from a nissan forum that keeping rpm down and constant around 2k gets the best mpg. i can drive on the city up to 40mph at 2k rpm and under, freeway up to 80mph at 2k or slightly higher rpm.

not a lot of problems. a little loose weather stripping on the trunk, bouncy rear suspension at times, and rocking seat (that or it is my weight) to be checked soon.

few updates done as well. the "wood" trim:

my sis liked it so much, she now has the same kit on her pilot.

and lately some barely noticeable exterior changes in progress:

waiting for more supplies to arrive

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**Memphis Raines** · March 17th, 2008 05:27 PM

Dang that's a bang-for-buck, cvt equipped car! The interior looks so much better than what I expected.

**MXFX** · March 24th, 2008 03:04 PM

thanks mr. when wife and i saw an sl, we didnt expect the features it has given its price. the interior was ok with plastics galore (not surprising with nissan) and the added kit made a big difference. we are almost set for a mid s package, when we realize for a little more we get everything else except premium audio and sunroof.

finally got more light smoke vinyl. made a pattern on one side and duplicated the other. here's a little updated look:

some shots with the fx with matching vinyl:

since there are so many sentras around, ours looks a little different. next, exhaust, splash guards, and spoiler.

**Galactus** · March 24th, 2008 03:30 PM

Nice interior. I like the entire package, but the tail lights looks a lot like the Chevy Optra's.

I hope NMPI brings that Sentra here ASAP. Its bound to give the Civic and new Lancer a good fight for market share.