2008 Nissan Sentra 1.3GX

[ghosthunter]

hello, from what I've read the disadvantages on a Sentra 1.3gx at is that it's underpowered due to the small engine and heavy body.

Not really that badly underpowered. Just don't expect it to be quick in acceleration at speeds above 100kph. It is more than capable to handle inclines including the parking ramp at Shangrila Mall.

The only disadvantage is the slightly higher fuel consumption as compared to other small engined cars with lighter bodies like the Vios.

Has anyone tried driving their car on a dirt road? I'm thinking like some strips of Batangas are still unpaved, pwede bang itakbo yun dito?

As long as it's hard packed dirt, any sedan can drive over it. I have driven over enough dry packed dirt in my corolla to prove it.

Also, how about Baguio? Can you drive this car to Baguio safely? Have you?

We've driven ours to Baguio. Four people plus two luggage. Not a problem. Just don't expect to do a lot of quick overtaking.

[fish_out_of_h20]

thanks ghosthunter, I'm bouncing with joy reading your post. This might be it :trampoline: I think my reservations have been put to rest. ey wait, you mentioned corolla. Have you tried it with Sentra?

[a9828]

The only disadvantage is the slightly higher fuel consumption as compared to other small engined cars with lighter bodies like the Vios.

so how much do you get for city driving?

[ghosthunter]

thanks ghosthunter, I'm bouncing with joy reading your post. This might be it :trampoline: I think my reservations have been put to rest. ey wait, you mentioned corolla. Have you tried it with Sentra?

I don't have a current model Sentra (N16 body) but my brother does. I haven't driven that car on dirt.

Driving on dirt, as long as you aren't driving like a rally car, it wouldn't differ much between a Corolla or a Sentra or a Lancer or a Civic. These are all similar cars based on their design: front engine, front wheel drive, four door, five seat sedans.

But I do have an older model Sentra (1996 B14 model) but it's too modified to be much of a comparison.

[ghosthunter]

so how much do you get for city driving?

As mentioned in another thread... my bother's Sentra 1.3L A/T gets around 7/8 km/L with all the humps, intersections, short trips and traffic. BTW, it's on Auto-LPG.

[a9828]

As mentioned in another thread... my bother's Sentra 1.3L A/T gets around 7/8 km/L with all the humps, intersections, short trips and traffic. BTW, it's on Auto-LPG.

hmmm interesting... for 650k with a compact body... how's maintenance?

[ghosthunter]

hmmm interesting... for 650k with a compact body... how's maintenance?

refering to auto-lpg or just the car?

If auto-lpg, same as with gasoline. But the sparkplugs needs more attention more often. A little cleaning and they are good to go again.

As for the car, nothing special. The usual tune-ups, etc.

[j3ffry]

Guys share ko lang experiences ko about "our" car.. hmmm. pag inclined like parking lots hirap talaga siya. minsan im being pushed sa primera talaga..

I have/nt tried driving it sa Baguio but sa Batangas, yes. ok naman siya may times na hirap and magdadalawang isip ka mag overtake. pero if naka bwelo na. ok na sya.

[a9828]

refering to auto-lpg or just the car?

If auto-lpg, same as with gasoline. But the sparkplugs needs more attention more often. A little cleaning and they are good to go again.

As for the car, nothing special. The usual tune-ups, etc.

kung usual tune-ups lang, then that's good. is the notion still true (ginto ang parts ng nissan)?

i'm wondering though why your bro had it converted to auto-lpg. hindi ba sulit yung FC given the bigger body? was it lower than 7/8 before when it was just using gas?

i hope you don't mind all the questions. i'm just intrigued with this model given the 1.3 engine for the normal 1.6 body. i was expecting a slight dip for FC performance since the engine had to carry around a relatively bigger weight. i'm just hoping to find out how it performs with just plain petrol.

[ghosthunter]

kung usual tune-ups lang, then that's good. is the notion still true (ginto ang parts ng nissan)?

No, unless you buy all your parts direct from the casa. If you buy from the casa, any brand of car parts would be priced like gold.

i'm wondering though why your bro had it converted to auto-lpg. hindi ba sulit yung FC given the bigger body? was it lower than 7/8 before when it was just using gas?

It was converted to LPG in less than a week after it was delivered by the dealer. It was purchased with the intention of converting it to LPG.

Generally Auto-LPG conversion with a SGI kit does not affect the FC. Whatever FC you get with gasoline, it's the COST of fuel that makes it a good idea to convert a car to use LPG. LPG typically costs half of gasoline.

i hope you don't mind all the questions. i'm just intrigued with this model given the 1.3 engine for the normal 1.6 body. i was expecting a slight dip for FC performance since the engine had to carry around a relatively bigger weight. i'm just hoping to find out how it performs with just plain petrol.

If both cars (1.3 & 1.6) are driven lightly (no sudden accelerations) and does not exceed 80kph, there is a big possibility that both will have the same FC or the 1.3L would have the FC advantage.

BUT if you try to get 120kph performance from both cars, the one with the 1.6 engine might get better FC because the 1.3L would be overworked.