Warning

 

Close
Confirm Action

Are you sure you wish to do this?

Cancel Confirm
AR15.COM
6/25/2009 9:13:10 PM EDT


My gf is looking for a car and we found a 2009 Sentra with 2k miles for 13500. It has the cvt and it's my only real concern with the car. Only because it is different than what I am used to. The car runs and drives great. Good power for a 4 banger and a smooth ride. I know the 07 and 08 models had a recall for the master cylinder but that shouldn't be a problem on the 09's. Anyone have any experience with these or Nissan's CVT in general?



I posted in the car forum but figure i would get more hits here.



ETA Carfax checks out and I have looked the car over to the best of my knowledge
6/25/2009 9:23:46 PM EDT
[#1]
Quoted:
My gf is looking for a car and we found a 2009 Sentra with 2k miles for 13500. It has the cvt and it's my only real concern with the car. Only because it is different than what I am used to. The car runs and drives great. Good power for a 4 banger and a smooth ride. I know the 07 and 08 models had a recall for the master cylinder but that shouldn't be a problem on the 09's. Anyone have any experience with these or Nissan's CVT in general?

I posted in the car forum but figure i would get more hits here.

ETA Carfax checks out and I have looked the car over to the best of my knowledge


All I know is that every Sentra before this body style that I've driven or worked on has had major issues. I've driven a couple of the CVTs and SE-R Spec Vs and they are fun cars. The one thing I did notice was a lot of transmission and road noise but then again I'm really picky. Personally, unless I was getting a Maxima or G37 I wouldn't buy another Nissan.
6/26/2009 12:27:29 AM EDT
[#2]
I have a 2003 Sentra 2.5 with 50,000 miles on it. Had to take it in for a couple recalls the first couple years. The only money I have spent on it was a new battery at the 5-year mark, new tires a few months back and 6 or 7 oil changes. Very reliable car so far. I don't baby my cars, oil change every 7,500 miles or 12-months, whatever comes first.

I'm not really fond of the new body style, smaller engine and CVT. So I'm glad i got the prior generation.
6/26/2009 12:36:41 AM EDT
[#3]
are they still made in mexico?
6/26/2009 12:51:03 AM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
are they still made in mexico?


As far as I know. BTW: Made in Mexico is a good thing. Not UAW and good jobs keep mexicans IN Mexico.
6/26/2009 5:10:21 AM EDT
[#5]
My wife drives a 2007 Maxima with the CVT. Right at 40k an no issues. It does have a different "feel" to it. It's odd to not have the RPMs vary while accelerating. I have a Titan, no problems. Prior to the Maxima, we had a 1993 Altima. The Altima had 215k when I sold it. Replaced CV axles, alternator, and clutch over the 215k miles. The A\C still worked when I sold it. Best car I have ever owned.
6/26/2009 6:08:43 AM EDT
[#6]
08 Altima with CVT and 32,000 miles, and no issues thus far...