29: Nissan Sentra SE-R
Few cars had as much fanfare as the Nissan Sentra SE-R did back in the ’90s. The car was everything that makes driving fun. The design was lightweight (2,500lbs) and featured a red paint job and some serious alloy wheels. Equipped with a stickshift and everything that you’d need in a compact performance car the Nissan Sentra SE-R handled business. The automotive press lauded the upscale interior and stellar build quality. This generation of the Sentra was renowned for being reliable and cheap to fix.
For sheer driving pleasure, few cars come close to the Nissan Sentra SE-R in-terms of quality and performance. The car is an honest pleasure to drive with the stellar build quality and a ton of aftermarket accessories. Nissan has come a long way in design since the original SE-R but the car still holds a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts.