Wow! Sounds like this is the one. Have you done any upgrades/mods to it? I have been looking for various performance parts for this car and have not seen much, I am assuming that this is just becasue it is new.
I am curious as to what cars that are on the market now would you feel are in the same class as the SE-R. I have looked around and nothing really seems to compare $ for $. Am I missing any?
I am seriously considering picking up a 2005 Altima SE-R. I have read all the posting on this board and must say that it is definatly leaning me towards this car.
I am curious to know all the good and bad things you have to say about this car. I have test driven it twice and loved it both times. But before I drop $37000 CAD I would like to know what other owners of the SE-R think both good and bad!
Thanks
This is our first front wheel drive car and the torque steer takes some getting used to. I don't like the wheels other then that i can't say anything bad.We got a code red 6 speed w/o t.c. for 28,810.00 i don't know if you could spend 37,000 on one.
The red is hot and the cops like it too.
Good luck Walter
I would agree with Walter on all aspects other than the wheels. Although I have seen some wheels I would like to have on my SE R, I am quite happy with the current ones (that and the wife won't let me get new ones yet anyways). If I remember correctly, when putting my Smoke color next to the Code Red, I did like the wheels better on mine though.
The torque steer did take a little getting used to, and it still surprises me now and again. All-in-all, I'd have to say that I love my new Altima and am very happy with my purchase.
Sorry, Web, forgot to answer your questions.
As for what cars are similar to this car, I can only tell you the cars I was looking at when I bought this one. I had almost decided on an Acura TL when I walked into the airport parking lot and saw six of them on my way into the airport (I have yet to see another Altima SE R on the road). I was also looking at the G35 sedan and the Maxima. I drove an Altima 3.5SL and really liked it until my buddy put me into the SE R. I fell in love and signed the paperwork right then.
As for mods and what not, I've been looking into that myself. What I've found after reading around forums and looking at JWT, it seems that this engine has been out for a while and most current 3rd party mods will also work with the VQ35DE that is in the SE R. For those of you more mechanically inclined than myself, is this true?
Clayton
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Thanks for the reponses, I appricate your feedback. Well the decision has been made and this weekend I will be heading down to the dealership to order her.
After much back and forth between Black or Smoke, I must say the Smoke has won me over. I'm sure it will take some time to get my hands on it, but I will post back with some pic once I get it.
I'd post a picture of my Smoke colored SE R, but alas it is in South Carolina and I am in the Middle East. Oh how I miss my car. I've never seen smoke side by side with another SE R, but I put it up to a black SE and I like the Smoke a lot better.
Congratz in advance on your new Altima SE R, I"m sure you will enjoy it.
(I had to dealer trade for my smoke, but they seem to have shipped a lot of them out)
js bought a code red se-r 6 spd 3 days ago. love it so far, but cant test the car completely until i have the engine properly broken in. and js for all you guys out there who are worried about performance like i was. I had a 1993 rx7 (FD3S) with over 10k in mods. car did low 12s in the 1/4 mile easy. and i can honestly say i am impressed with the se-r's performance and the torque of a vq block of the amount i have so far seen. and thats saying alot considering i havent revved over 4k yet.
Just a question. I see people always talking about breaking their engines in adn what not. How does that work exactly (as in what is the process), and what are the repricussions of not following those steps?
for about 1000 miles, dont rev above 4000 rpm in any gear. Keep ur speed and gear always different. What I mean by that is sometimes run 40 mph near 4000 rpm as opposed to always running @ 40 mph in 4th gear @ 2000 rpm. The break in period is to properly ware in the seals so they last longer. Its the concept if you work them easier and more gradually in the beginning, they will last longer in the long run. That is the same with alot of things too. This is what i think they mean, i am not 100% sure. Hope this helps.
Just a question. I see people always talking about breaking their engines in adn what not. How does that work exactly (as in what is the process), and what are the repricussions of not following those steps?
The most important thing to be worried about while breaking an engine in is the rings on the pistons not seating. Petroleum oil (non-synthetic) oil is suggested for breaking in a motor. Synthetic oil is considered to be too slippery to allow for proper piston ring seating. Most manufacturers say the break in of a motor should take between 1500-2000 miles. Race motors can get about 20-30 min at low RPM on a dyno.
There's a school of thought that says you should break in an engine by driving it hard. With proper engine warm up the idea is that you get the piston rings to seat as quickly as possible and reduce the chance of contaminating the oil with combustion gasses and other combustion byproducts. Driving an engine under load (high gear lower RPM) is a good way to do this. The idea here is that by driving an engine easy during the break in process you’re actually prolonging piston ring seating and doing more harm. The acid and combustion gasses that go past the rings to the engine oil can cause wear on other engine components and cause power losses in a motor.
All the "wear in" during piston ring seating usually takes place under the first few miles of the motor so it’s important to change the oil soon after you buy a car. Some manufacturers recommend that you change oil after 600 miles but I look at it the old school way. Oil is cheaper than engines. Most of you reading this probably have more than 100 miles on your motor but I would change the oil as soon as possible with a non-synthetic. After the motor has broken in at 1500-2000 miles its safe to switch to your favorite synthetic.
This is a highly debated topic, so break your engine in how you want. I broke my Altima SE-R in hard. We’ll see what the numbers look like when I put it on the dyno.
This is a highly debated topic, so break your engine in how you want. I broke my Altima SE-R in hard. We’ll see what the numbers look like when I put it on the dyno.
Well, I unknowingly broke my SE-R in my way. I wish I had asked this question sooner as I now have 1900 miles on my car (atleast I think, it's been a month since I've driven it). I had planned on buying the car when my lease ran out, but now I think I have changed my mind. I think I'll buy a new one and take care of it the right way.
When I get back to the states in a few months, should I automatically take my car in for an oil change and maybe some other preventative work? I am having a friend take it out once a week while I'm gone, but that is it. Also, do you always put premium gas in your SE-Rs? Does it make a difference.
I just got my SE-R Yesterday, this car is very very NICE. As you all know. Wish I could have gotten the manual, but the wife won't drive one. So it's' all good.
I cannot believe the steam under the hood of this thing. How is everybody going about their break-in period. I talked to Nissan Head Technician yesterday and they said the oil has a break-in additive and recommended changing after 500 miles. To any oil you want.
But still said to keep under 4K for about 1500-2000 miles.
I've taken her over that a few times already and try to vary my speed and gear as much as possible.
I just want to congratulate all of you, I have only had the opportunity to sit in one, not drive it. But let me tell ya! The style is so bloody clean! Unlike many "sport sedans" out today the se-r has smoked tails instead on chrome. I am a huge fan of black taillight.... head lights... wheels. And they covered all my taste on the se-r. Also I love the 350z, but im not a fan of 2 seaters because I like to have the room. Well, what’s better than a 4 door with the same engine? Nothing 4 door 350z. Enjoy.
4 door 350z. Enjoy.
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