Today's Test Drive: Sentra or Focus Hatch

[nissangirl74]

...is the 2013 Nissan Sentra, 6 spd. I have already driven the CVT model and I wanted to wait until I had a chance to drive a manual before I did a full review. I have to get the oil changed in the Frontier so I figured I would kill two birds with one stone. However, what I would really like to do, is to go across the street to the Ford dealership and drive the Focus ST Hatch w/ manual. I saw one of these at Barrett Jackson and really, really liked it. I want to drive one and see what all the hype is about. Hmmmmm, decisions, decisions.

[MinisterofDOOM]

Screw the Sentra. Focus is in a whole other league.

[krash]

My friend just got a focus ST and won't shut up about it. It is a really neat car.

[frapjap]

Drive the esssss teeeeee for us!!!!

[Bubba1]

Since you're a car person, of course the answer is BOTH! But if you must choose one, I suggest trying the Focus first. You said you already test drove a Sentra, so that should give you some perspective for a comparison with the Furd despite the Sentra having a CVT. Have fun.

[Kompresshun]

Screw the Sentra. Drive the Focus - I can promise you won't regret that choice.

[nissangirl74]

Well, turns out that the Sentra they said was on the lot, wasn't. So, that review will come later. Cliff notes: I did not like the CVT version because, well, because it has a CVT. The oil change took longer than expected so I didn't get to the Ford Dealership today but I'll try to get over there either tomorrow or Monday and drive the ST. I'm truly excited to drive that car.

[Mr1der]

The sentry has been s*** since the death of the B13.

Focus all the way. I was close to buying a focus svt before I got my civic. Still wouldn't mind getting a chance to best on one.

[float_6969]

I'll bet the Focus wins. I certainly like them. Every time I see one I can't believe how great it looks.