Nissan Sentra Exalta 2002 Reviews

**dr. d** · January 14th, 2020 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by fritzgerald

Do you guys think that 2002 Exalta Grandeur is still a good buy at 2020? This'll be my first car and I am thinking if bibili ako ng cash (exalta grandeur) or mag finance ng secondhand car which I am thinking of Civic FD or 2009 City.

the newer models sentra, the ones we frequently used to see as taxis, will probably be a better buy.
there's more of them, so i expect more spare parts around.
also, someone said the fuel injection models and not the carburator models, are more reliable and will need less maintenance.

**Egan101** · January 14th, 2020 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by dr. d

the newer models sentra, the ones we frequently used to see as taxis, will probably be a better buy.
there's more of them, so i expect more spare parts around.
also, someone said the fuel injection models and not the carburator models, are more reliable and will need less maintenance.

The N16 Sentra platform was sold in the Philippines for more than a decade (2001 to 2012). The first ones were sold as Exalta Grandeur models (GS, DS, GX) but later on sold as Sentra in various trims (GX, GSX, GS, GT180).

**dr. d** · January 14th, 2020 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

The N16 Sentra platform was sold in the Philippines for more than a decade (2001 to 2012). The first ones were sold as Exalta Grandeur models (GS, DS, GX) but later on sold as Sentra in various trims (GX, GSX, GS, GT180).

as i recall, taiwan was involved in the first exaltas. some auto journalists mentioned it, "for whatever real or imagined advantages and disadvantages it suggested".

i do not know how to take this, but getting a more recent model is probably a good idea.

**Egan101** · January 14th, 2020 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by dr. d

as i recall, taiwan was involved in the first exaltas. some auto journalists mentioned it, "for whatever real or imagined advantages and disadvantages it suggested".

The first Exaltas were based off the B14 platform and were sold as the Exalta STA between 1998-2000. NissanPH was still under Japan supervision then.

In 2001, Yulon (Nissan Taiwan) took over operations in the country. They brought in the N16 Sentra/Pulsar platform while some other parts of the world had the B15 and B16 platforms.

**fritzgerald** · January 14th, 2020 04:47 PM

main dilemma is the pricing. I am confused whether to purchase an exalta or finance a civic fd for 4 years. car masters, do you think the difference between the two are really night and day?

for comparison sake: the grandeur that i am eyeing is almost just the downpayment for a financed civic fd. i wonder if their difference is worth 4 years of payment lol.

**dr. d** · January 14th, 2020 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by fritzgerald

main dilemma is the pricing. I am confused whether to purchase an exalta or finance a civic fd for 4 years. car masters, do you think the difference between the two are really night and day?

for comparison sake: the grandeur that i am eyeing is almost just the downpayment for a financed civic fd. i wonder if their difference is worth 4 years of payment lol.

what is your budget, po?
are you open to both brand new and used car?

**fritzgerald** · January 14th, 2020 04:52 PM

uhh I don't think so with brand new hahaha. can't afford it right now. budget is already at 120k max hahaha. civic FDs downpayment is 102k +6k php for 4 years (which I believe is a good deal tbh)

**dr. d** · January 14th, 2020 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by fritzgerald

uhh I don't think so with brand new hahaha. can't afford it right now. budget is already at 120k max hahaha. civic FDs downpayment is 102k +6k php for 4 years (which I believe is a good deal tbh)

there's a 1999 sentra asking for 120K in carousell now.
if it is in as good a condition as the pictures suggest...

**Egan101** · January 14th, 2020 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by fritzgerald

main dilemma is the pricing. I am confused whether to purchase an exalta or finance a civic fd for 4 years. car masters, do you think the difference between the two are really night and day?

for comparison sake: the grandeur that i am eyeing is almost just the downpayment for a financed civic fd. i wonder if their difference is worth 4 years of payment lol.

The Civic FD has a more powerful engine, quicker, and has better handling (sporty). The Civic FD also has bigger interior space. The N16 Exalta/Grandeur has a softer ride and more plush interiors. Both cars are about the same in fuel consumption. The Civic FD has a solid following among tuners so parts will not be an issue later on.

The Civic FD comes out around 390k in total cost but it will be easier to sell later on. You can buy a used Civic FD around 300k or less nowadays if you are looking pay it in cash.

The Exalta/Grandeur has low resale value and we are not sure how much it will sell later on.