The Nissan Sentra, known in Japan as the Nissan Sunny, is a compact car that runs between $15,000 and $21,000 new, so if you are interested in buying this model but want to save your money, a great option is to look for a used Nissan Sentra. This model was designed for people who want an economical car with good gas mileage and high reliability. They are relatively cheap even when bought new, and you will save even more if you buy a used Nissan Sentra. It comes in six different trims, the 2.0, the 2.0 S, the 2.0 SR, the 2.0 SL, the SE-R and the SE-R Spec V. The most basic trim, the 2.0, comes with a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine that runs at 140 horsepower and a 6 speed manual transmission. The other models each have more powerful engines than the last, with the SE-R Spec V at the top of the group with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that runs at 200 horsepower. The 2.0 S, the 2.0 SL and the SE-R feature a new type of transmission, called the Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). This transmission does away with multiple gears, and instead is able to change the size of only one gear while the car is running. This gives the Nissan Sentra excellent fuel economy, with 26 miles per gallon in the city and 34 miles per gallon on the highway. If you want to learn more about where you can find a used Nissan Sentra for sale, you should check out CarsDirect's comprehensive listings below.
