Vin check

"Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car" (pilot-and-car-guy) 02/18/2015 at 11:38 • Filed to: None

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My grandpa has a '98 sentra but it has some clutch issues and is riding 230,000 miles.

Found a '99 with about 160,000, but that year introduced the hydraulic clutch, so less likely to have clutch issues, but still a 5-speed manual.

Here is the vin, thanks in advance.

3N1BB41D4XL004483

As Du Volant > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 02/18/2015 at 11:53

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4 owners, no accidents, clean history.

Also that's a Sentra SE... it's one of the last of the SR20 models and a hell of a lot more fun than a regular Sentra. Pretty desirable car actually.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > As Du Volant 02/18/2015 at 11:55

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Thanks for the info, is it a better buy, in your opinion than a '98 gxe with 230k for $500?

Or is this worth the almost 4x asking price?

As Du Volant > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 02/18/2015 at 12:13

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It's worth the $2000, but a running and driving car for $500 can't be beat.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > As Du Volant 02/18/2015 at 12:19

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Here's the thing,

With the clutch issues, it is almost impossible to get going from a stop. Rpm shoots way up, I do my best to let the clutch out slowly, and either it dies or lurches forward, neither of which is good for the car.

Any ideas how to get more clutch engagement distance?

As Du Volant > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 02/18/2015 at 12:55

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These pages might help you:

http://www.nissanforums.com/b14-95-99-chas…

http://www.se-r.net/transaxle_clut…

If the clutch cable is already adjusted all the way out, the cable could've stretched and might need to be replaced.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > As Du Volant 02/18/2015 at 13:09

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Thanks, I'll give it a try, do you think I can talk the dealer down from 2k?

As Du Volant > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 02/18/2015 at 13:12

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Doubtful, cars that cheap are always in huge demand, especially this time of year with everyone getting their tax refunds.

Make sure you get it inspected by a mechanic you trust before you buy it. Cheap cars bought from strangers can be a recipe for disaster. If the dealer won't let you have it inspected don't buy it.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > As Du Volant 02/18/2015 at 13:13

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Thanks for your help. :)