How many miles will a 2008 Nissan Sentra last?
The Nissan Sentra can last between 250,000 and 300,000 miles provided it is well maintained and driven sensibly. For the average driver doing 15,000 miles a year, this equals 16 to 20 years of service before major repairs are required.
What kind of engine does a 2008 Nissan Sentra have?
All Sentra models have front-wheel drive and are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 140 horsepower or a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that is available with either 177 horsepower or 200 horsepower.
What’s the price of a 2008 Nissan Sentra?
Although the former entry-level 2.0 with a manual transmission is no longer part of the Sentra lineup, the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for a 2.0 with the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) still starts below $16,500.
How many miles does a Nissan Sentra have?
This is the third transmission installed on my 2008 Nissan Sentra. After 67,672 miles the first one broke down where the car had to be towed 95 miles to the Nissan Dealer. The second one broke down at 68,845, only 2 weeks after getting it back, 173 miles.
Is there a warranty on a Nissan Sentra CVT?
Nissan extended their warranty on this CVT transmission, because of the problems, from 5 years 60,000 miles to 10 years 120,000 miles. Since the transmission broke down at 7,672 miles from the initial warranty, the BBB advised the Lemon law cannot be applied since it is after the initial warranty 5 years 60,000 miles even though it was extended.
Is the Nissan Sentra a good car to buy?
Unfortunately, the manual gearbox is awkward and unsatisfying to shift. In 2.0 form, the 2008 Nissan Sentra is a decent performer. The base engine is reasonably smooth, with adequate power for easy highway driving, though the CVT allows it to drone on at high rpm more than a conventional automatic would.