This is my first car. I’ve beat the crap out of it and it’s still running. Easy to maintain. Quick but not at all fast. I would suggest this as a first car for anyone.

I have 2005 Nissan Sentra and it’s the best most reliable car I’ve ever had. It has 206000 as on writing this. Is a 1.8L automatic, I only have ever had to do regular maintenance but the car is so simple to work on, I have change everything all myself from struts, tie rod ends, sway bar links, new brakes front and back, new wheel bearing which are a pain because they have to be pressed into the hub. Also did new inner hubs. New axels. New fuel pump done by the previous owner, new alternator wiring(alternator still fine) idk if it’s been replace. I put a new starter in, new e-brake cables, new windshield. Original exhaust I just change the flex pipe and muffler. Never a single problem with the engine I just change the oil. Everything I’d say is regular maintenance and very simple if you’re trying to learn. A/C and heater both still work great too. I’d buy this car again. For 400$ almost 5 years ago I’d say I got my moneys worth as it is 2024 now.

I bought it used in January 2022 with just under 54,000 miles to replace a 2008 Forester. I've been very happy with the car. I use it to get to and from work, do errands, and go to fishing destinations. It's reliable and economically friendly with a nicely designed interior for those who don't need a lot of tech and features. I'm 5'7" 175lb and the driver's seat is comfortable with enough head and legroom. Cargo capacity, along with the rest of the interior, has enough room for me to fit a large carry bag, a good amount of fishing gear, an inflatable fishing vessel, and 3 fishing rods as long as 8 feet in order to go on a weekend fishing trip. It doesn't accelerate quickly from a complete stop, but has very good passing and highway entrance acceleration. The steering is very impressive, where there's the perfect touch of power steering to go with the perfect touch of stiffness to prevent looseness while at higher speeds and oversteer. The steering wheel is also quick to recover on its own after making a turn. The ride quality isn't all that perfect, but it soaks up smaller bumps and holes better than my Forester did.