JeyB 
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R SE-R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Fun as heck, could use improvements...
 If you buy a Nissan, buy it expecting 
never to see the dealer again, as they 
are about worthless. The car is 
incredibly fun to drive, is responsive 
to simple performance add ons like a 
header/exhaust system, and is 
relatively cheap to run.  Get 24-5 mpg 
avg.  For 16g you can't 
get a car that's funner to drive.  At 
this price point there is no better 
car.  For a bit more the imprezza's a 
good buy, but not as fun.  I'd 
recommend the spec v only if you love 
shifting and/or live in a snowy 
climate, as the differential could come 
in handy there.