I have a 1996 Nissan Sentra GXE. This is the best car that I have every owned.
The gas mileage is great. I get an average of 36 miles to the gallon.
The reliability is awesome. There is no timing belt to change like you find in Hondas and Toyotas. And I know that my car will last a very very very very long time. Have not had any problems with it and I probably will never have any.
The handling could be better around corners but lower profile tires have helped that out a lot.
My brother owned an '83 Sentra. That car was put through hell and it still ran great. He even jumped it. You can't deny the reliabilty of Nissan. They are the number one importer in Australia. They must know a great car company when they see one!
As for my car.... Nissan runs in our family. I just hope to pass the tradition on...
My car is going to last me a very long time. You just can't go wrong with this car!