Nissan Sentra

For decades, the Nissan Sentra has been a dependable, economical commuter car. While millions have been sold, collector interest focuses almost exclusively on a few high-performance variants that punched well above their weight. These specific models offer a unique and affordable entry into 90s and 2000s Japanese performance.

The car that put the Sentra on the enthusiast map is the B13 SE-R, sold from 1991-1994. Its high-revving, 140 hp SR20DE engine, light curb weight, and limited-slip differential made it a giant-killer on the street and a dominant force in SCCA showroom stock racing. Later, the B15 SE-R Spec V (2002-2006) offered a torquier 2.5L engine and a 6-speed manual, continuing the tradition of a sporty, practical sedan.

The market for Sentras is extremely broad. The vast majority of sales are for standard used models trading for a few thousand dollars. The average sale price of $29,123 is heavily skewed by a single outlier transaction of over $1 million, likely for a famous movie or race car. Genuine collector interest is centered on clean, unmodified SE-R and Spec V models, which are becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Prices range from $416 to $1,111,111, though the top end of the market reflects an extreme outlier.