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It's actually a nice litle car, here's the stats:

 

1994 Nissan Sentra E (Base)

61,000 MILES

Ice Cold A/C

1.6L - 16 Valve - Twin Cam - Inline 4

110 HP, 108 TQ

5-speed manual

2350+- Pounds

38MPG(EPA) highway/33 city

Bright Red with grey interor

AM/FM Cassette Stock Stereo

Brand New Tire(good ones, too)

 

 

That little car flys. My brother was driving it and it went 40-60 faster than we would have ever though possible(literally around 4-5 seconds good for any car), I guess its due to the impressive set-up of an engine it's got for what it is.

The paint is in real good shape, has 3 small door dings and a dent on the trunk, nothing major at all. Paint is very glossy, and the body is in good shape. Judging by the oil change stick and the small used dealer we got it from (he got it wholesale form a big dealer), it's been drivin 1200 miles since last april, yet its runs and drives flawlessly. I've found out for less than 1000 you can get these in the 14's without anything major!(smell rice?)

 

Only drawback is regular steering, but this car will see 95% of its life over 50 MPH, so I guess it dosen't matter. If he dosen't like it, My dad's gonna turn around and sell it, especially since the gas might jump any day now.

 

First plan is oil change, injector cleaner(to be safe), and I'm trying to talk him into platnium plugs(it's a "multi" valve, plat's will be good for it, especially for MPG's)

 

The truck is taking a much needed rest in my bro driveway starting at the end of the week, and will be seeting unless called upon for back-up duty. Don't worry, I will make sure it's kept in shape if its not driving much!

pacodiablo Senior Enthusiast

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Now you need a mad-tyte wing, cracked ground effects, lots and lots of neon and fake chrome and some wheels that don't match so I can direct my attention away from Jon since he has yet to rice out the Avy...  :flag:
SnakeEyeSS Senior Enthusiast

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actually, my dad likes the look of the 94 stock SE-R kit, not overdone at all, its makes it look better. I'm checking prices on them used/from wrecked ones. We aren't dumping money into this car.
RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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How about a six inch lift with some BFGs

No , guess that wouldn't work.

 

why not? Some 35s would look awesome  :flag:

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