neon4891
neon4891 UltimaDork
4/30/13 4:09 p.m.

So it looks like my search has ended with an '05 sentra 1.8s. What should I look out for?

sethmeister4
sethmeister4 HalfDork
4/30/13 5:52 p.m.

Look out for poor maintenance. Did a few head gaskets on them, but if well maintained they are great engines. Pretty fun with a 5 spd too, and good gas mileage. Simple to work on, not a bad choice at all. I think there were a few bulletins or recalls for some engine sensors, and they can go bad frequently (cam, crank sensors).

kazoospec
kazoospec HalfDork
4/30/13 8:11 p.m.

Also, wait for some idiot to wreck a Spec V, steal shocks and springs, front strut bar and maybe the seats, profit. If you ever find a Nismo rear sway bar for a B 15, buy it. Makes the whole chassis a lot more fun. Or were you not looking for ways to make an ordinary Sentra more fun?

neon4891
neon4891 UltimaDork
4/30/13 9:46 p.m.

I'm primarily looking for a reliable DD. Fun is a plus, but I have never gotten around to any kind of upgrade beyond something that needed replaced and an aftermarket piece was cheaper.

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