I love the torque and overall power delivery. The interior is really roomy and user friendly. The suspension could use a little tightening up to reduce some of the body roll but I think the EBD does a great job of reducing pitch under hard braking.
I think that Nissan has done a good job of giving the SER some useable upgrades rather than useless or after thought bolt ons.
Of course, there's that rev limiter that smacks you in the face in all of their cars but if you get the ECU flashed, you can safely squeeze a few hundred RPM's out of the VQ motor.
I think the shifter could use some shorter throws to give it a sportier feel but the stock one is far better than most in the market.
I also noticed that the seats could use a little more bolster support for the thighs because with the leather, one tends to slide around during spirited driving.
I love everything about the car except it is a major need of a limited slip differential. The cars tires tend to break loose very easily on a corner when you are accelerating. But other than that the car is awsome.
1. The interior still looks a little cheep for a $30K car despite the 05 improvements.
2. Minor squeeks and rattles
3. The Bose stereo is a POS but that's been true for their systems in every car I've been in.
4. 3rd gear engagement is sometimes notchy.
5. The wide tires transmit a bit of road noise but who would want to give up the tremendous handling of the S03's?
Likes:
1. Just start the engine and you'll fall in love.
2. The power is always there. It's truly a lazy persons stick shift. You can leave the car in 3rd and it has no problem pulling from 10 mph.
3. The wheels, brakes and suspension offer a huge improvement over the SE and it's a car that doesn't beat you up.
4. The seats are wonderful.
5. It's fantastic to have the torque to out perform most cars on the road.
6. Drive the Mazda 6, Camry, Accord and then the Altima SE-R. This is the enthusiasts car.
7. This is one of the few car's I could consider leaving bone stock.
so now that youve had your SE-R, what are your likes and dislikes?
I Bougth one on March, I'm in Love with it.
I did the following upgrades:
1) Nismo Intake
2) Eibach Lowering Kit (only on the front)
3) Front Brake Upgrade to 350Z Brembo Calipers (looking to do the rear!!)
4) Front Grille fron Active Tunning
I'm reasearching for the Headers, Race Pipe, Computer, Etc, Etc...
so now that youve had your SE-R, what are your likes and dislikes?
HEY... I PURCHASHED A NEW ALTIMA SE-R 2005, A COUPLE A MONTHS AGO! I LOVE IT. IT DRIVES GREAT, HAS A GREAT FEEL OF THE ROAD HOWEVER... THE SUMMER TIRES THAT IT CAME STOCK WITH ARE NOT ANY GOOD FOR THE WINTER MONTHS!
I purchased my 2005 Altima SE-R late in October 2004 and consider it to be overall the best vehicle I have had the pleasure to own. It is still exciting to drive even after a year plus of ownership.
The rev limiter is a nuisance. I have purchased a shift light and intend to add it as soon as I figure out where to connect to the tachometer feed. I will mount the unit to the dash removable fuse panel and remote the lamp indicator part to a small LED on top of the steering console cover.
Other possible future mods may include a cold air intake kit.
1) Nismo Intake
2) Eibach Lowering Kit (only on the front)
3) Front Brake Upgrade to 350Z Brembo Calipers (looking to do the rear!!)
4) Front Grille fron Active Tunning
I'm reasearching for the Headers, Race Pipe, Computer, Etc, Etc...
Hi,
regards your Nismo Intake install, what is the Nismo Part Number you used? Also, any tips on doing the install?
Thanks.
HEY... I PURCHASHED A NEW ALTIMA SE-R 2005, A COUPLE A MONTHS AGO! I LOVE IT. IT DRIVES GREAT, HAS A GREAT FEEL OF THE ROAD HOWEVER... THE SUMMER TIRES THAT IT CAME STOCK WITH ARE NOT ANY GOOD FOR THE WINTER MONTHS!
I purchased an Alt SE-R last may and havent not been dissatisfied since... every aspect of the car just makes your mouth water, simply from the great sounding exhaust to the just the overall look of the car... modifications or not this vehicle is a pleasure to drive
I purchased an Alt SE-R last may and havent not been dissatisfied since... every aspect of the car just makes your mouth water, simply from the great sounding exhaust to the just the overall look of the car... modifications or not this vehicle is a pleasure to drive
isnt that like a repetitive negative statement? lol
1) Nismo Intake
2) Eibach Lowering Kit (only on the front)
3) Front Brake Upgrade to 350Z Brembo Calipers (looking to do the rear!!)
4) Front Grille fron Active Tunning
I'm reasearching for the Headers, Race Pipe, Computer, Etc, Etc...
Hey, how dose you car handle with just lowering it in the front? Which springs did you use? I was thinking about doing that as well. thanks
isnt that like a repetitive negative statement? lol
lol wow thats what happens when you don't look over what you write... my bad everyone for my lack of common sense towards posting my threar... but yea the SE-R is a great vehicle, its got everything a young guy can dream for... speed, a great look, and the best part is when ppl have to just stop and ask, umm is that a maxima? or wow nice body kit or something to that effect lol... still want to put an intake to give it that more of a beast-like setting
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