Nissan Sentra Series 3 is it still a good buy?

[Dead Guy Sligh]

Good day to all.

I am planning to get a series 3 sentra ex or preferably super saloon. Is it still a good buy? I really like the car's appearance not to mention Nissan's reputation of having a very strong A/C which is good in a tropical country like the Philippines.

I already browsed along the site what to look for buying a second hand car, like bring along a mechanic before buying the car, paint should be at least original, mileage shouldn't be that high (age of car against mileage).

What are the things to expect in a 10+ year old car and what are the parts that needs to be replaced just for me to have a piece of mind that it will not broke in the middle of the road?

Any inputs are highly appreciated.

Cheers to all!

[Gerbo]

Sir, this may help....
http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47927

[gnoj666]

according to my friends experience. . . eto mga problems encountered nya :

* DAMPER PULLEY
* hairline crack front bumper
* broken?bale center console (yung malapit sa handbrake)
* bROKEN POWER ANTENNA
* DEFECTIVE CAR BATTERY
* POWER STEERING REPAIR KIT WITH LEAK
* IBA IBA BRAND NG GULONG
* ME CRACK FRONT WINDSHIELD DI NAPANSIN DAHIL ME STICKER NG AAP
( TINAKPAN INTENSYONAL PARA DI MAHALATA)
* PUDPUD BRAKE PADS SA LIKOD

BTW NISSAN EXALTA STA 2000 YUNG CAR NA NABILI NYA

HOPE THIS WOULD HELP

[technismo]

yup ganyan din car ko.. maganda magasama u ng mekaniko para makita nya kung ok pa yung makina, suspension at wala major accident.. tnx

[Dead Guy Sligh]

Thanks for all the inputs sirs, I really appreciate it.

Preferably I will be looking for Series 3 model 96 to 98 ( I believe this was the last year of production of S3's) or I might be also considering Series 4.

[RC-V]

my bro still drives his 12 year old series 3 but next year he is planning to retire it. the engine is still in good shape, only break down i could remember is the clutch disk failed once. due for replacement na hindi napalitan kaya while driving hindi na kumagat yung clutch to shift gear.

gts bumper w/ foglights looks very nice to sentra b14. add mo na din yung gts grille.

[ghosthunter]

Good day to all.

I am planning to get a series 3 sentra ex or preferably super saloon. Is it still a good buy? I really like the car's appearance not to mention Nissan's reputation of having a very strong A/C which is good in a tropical country like the Philippines.

The car is still a good buy but better to check the car's actual condition inside and outside as a sign of the car's condition in the unseen areas. Example, if the interior area of the car looks worn out, assume the car has seen better days and go look for another car.

If you are planning to buy an automatic tranny sentra, test drive it and check for ANY shift shock. Normally it should be very minor. If the car jerks when shifting between gears, its a bad sign for the tranny.

What are the things to expect in a 10+ year old car and what are the parts that needs to be replaced just for me to have a piece of mind that it will not broke in the middle of the road?

Shock absorbers and springs
Rubber bushings / ball joints
A/C compressor (potential leaks can be expensive to fix here)
A/C filter
Radiator fan motors
Radiator (rust can clog the tubes)
Radiator cap (old caps will not seal properly if rubber has hardened or cracked)
Power steering hose (potential sudden failure if minor leaks not given attention)
Engine mounts (leads to vibration)
Brakes (pads, pistons)
Axel boots (torn boots can let water & dirt in and grease to leak out and cause pre-mature wear)

Minor items:
Power window motor and window guides
Power side mirror motors (mirror folding mechanism)
Power antenna (usually broken plastic "gear")
A/C blower (generally cleaning if not done in the last 2 years)

[Green_Angel]

i'm also planning to a buy either an EX saloon or an FE sentra. thanks for the infos.

[jansky]

i know this is OT
what is the horsepower of
Series 4
series 3
series 2

[bryant77]

Series 4 - FE model, Engine GA13 - 79hp, Super Saloon, Engine: GA16DE - 115 hp, I think meron Ga14 engine ang series 4
Series 3 - GA16DNE - 105hp
Series 2 - Super Saloon Model, Engine:GA16DE - 115 hp
- LEC model, Engine GA13 - 79hp

[RC-V]

and i always thought that series 3 got 110hp in it. as far i could remember their brochure say so 110hp. or baka namali lang ako.

[ghosthunter]

Series 4 - FE model, Engine GA13 - 79hp, Super Saloon, Engine: GA16DE - 115 hp, I think meron Ga14 engine ang series 4
Series 3 - GA16DNE - 105hp
Series 2 - Super Saloon Model, Engine:GA16DE - 115 hp
- LEC model, Engine GA13 - 79hp

The GA16DE engine was rated to produce 110hp.

[mark1985]

Makikisawsaw narin ako dito guys. I intend to get a used B13 (i like the resale value eh hehe). Pero gusto ko sana A/T, city driving mainly.

How is the availability of tranny parts for b13s these days? Sinusubukan ko mag research sa net about tranny parts 101 for this car kaso wala naman ako makita. I don't even know what the transmission itself is called.hehe

[Dead Guy Sligh]

Thanks for all the inputs guys.

I already got a 99 Series 4 Super Saloon on it's stock form.

[gerald_g]

congrats po sa purchase nyo! how much did you get it for and kamusta po ang condition ng car na nakuha nyo?

[Dead Guy Sligh]

congrats po sa purchase nyo! how much did you get it for and kamusta po ang condition ng car na nakuha nyo?

I checked the OR it's 2000 Model pala. Makinis naman sir yung pintura kaya lang di na glossy kelangan pa ng hilamos. Interior of the car is in prestine condition. Had some minor problems sa temp pero ok na after the water pump was replaced and water hose. Need to replace yung antenna and door light

Though 3rd owner na ko I guess it's a bargain for 160K.

[dyohpri]

how about the fuel consumption of supersaloon?

[ghosthunter]

how about the fuel consumption of supersaloon?

average for a 1.6L ...

[nisentra_tintin]

Good day to all.

I am planning to get a series 3 sentra ex or preferably super saloon. Is it still a good buy? I really like the car's appearance not to mention Nissan's reputation of having a very strong A/C which is good in a tropical country like the Philippines.

I already browsed along the site what to look for buying a second hand car, like bring along a mechanic before buying the car, paint should be at least original, mileage shouldn't be that high (age of car against mileage).

What are the things to expect in a 10+ year old car and what are the parts that needs to be replaced just for me to have a piece of mind that it will not broke in the middle of the road?

Any inputs are highly appreciated.

Cheers to all!

hi. yap super ok yung nissan sentra na 3 series. but syempre since second hand na yang kukunin mo, maganda nga na may kasama kang marunong tumingin ng makina at auto. minsan kasi depende din dun sa mayari ng auto kung well maintained ba nya yung sasakyan nya. ako second hand ko din nabili yung sentra ko and ok naman sya hangang ngayon. well maintained kasi yung makina nya - yun ang pinakaimportante sa tingin ko. ang mga nagkaproblem lang ako is yung sa shock absorbers nya tapos pinapalitan ko na din yung gulong. basta check mo munang maiigi and settle for the one who is least na laspag. hehe. medyo may kamahalan kasi ang pyesa ng nissan compared sa ibang auto. eh kung gagastos ka lang din naman malaki sa pagpapalit ng kung ano-ano eh di bili ka na lang ng bago hehe. )

[Jakk]

I got my series 3 for only 118k, makinis pa at stock pa lahat, nabili ko ng mura kasi mausok di kasi alam nong dating may ari na rocker gasket lang ang papalitan, it cost only for 184petot hehehe DIY lang ang katapat hehe.