Here is my impression of both these cars that I don't own The 00 SER is one of my friends. This car handles very well. Actually I loved everything about the car except one thing, the design on the seats! It looks like they stole them out of a Hyundai! Anyways, the brakes were superb. It shifted nice but it had a stock 1.8 feel for it when shifting. It made most of its power in the upper range around 4k and up. It was pretty quick and way better throttle response than the older 2.0's. All in all a very sporty car.
Now the SPEC V is a whole new animal which I love. First let me jump ahead to what really sold the car for me (even though this one was my friends too!). The six speed gearbox. That SOB was geared so close I almost crapped my pants. It was the best gearbox I have every driven in a small car or just about any car for the matter except for some higher end cars, Audi, BMW, Porsche. Its close ratio used every part of torque when rowing through the gears. Now back to the rest of the car. The engine had just about everything the 2.0 didn't. It has alot of torque and it revs pretty high for its long stroke. The Rockford Fosgate stereo was amazing for Sentra. The gauges where very easy to read and looked really cool. I liked everything about the car actually except one thing, the grill. It looks out of place. I don't know why but it does. As for the interior, at least Nissan got better looking seats in it. This car was a blast to drive. If Nissan didn't put the 6 speed gearbox in that car, I don't think it would sell as many as it did. Just thought I would throw my opinion in. I think if everything goes well I may buy one next year or the year after(07).
James
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90 LX Hatch and a bunch of Toyota trucks.
the SE-R came out in 02... not before. The 06 model year is said to be the last year for the spec v.
Theres quite a bit of aftermarket for the spec V's... not like honda but its there. Read around a little....
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The Rockford Fosgate stereo was amazing for Sentra.
I think you are the only one that thinks that.
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you haven't driven ANY other cars have you? LOL, you'd actually buy a spec v if they were still around in 07. You'd be the only one.
Go look at the new SI, or the cobalt SS......or hell, most any other spo-com out there, and they're most all better cars. The spec utilizes a truck motor basically. That's where the torque comes from.
you haven't driven ANY other cars have you? LOL, you'd actually buy a spec v if they were still around in 07. You'd be the only one.
Go look at the new SI, or the cobalt SS......or hell, most any other spo-com out there, and they're most all better cars. The spec utilizes a truck motor basically. That's where the torque comes from.
In response to your comments, I have owned my spec v since 2002, well before the SI, or the cobalt SS. Bought it because of the cost and because there were not a lot around this area. Plus, Unlike Most spo-com out there this car is also capable of carring my family across country in comfort. When the comparably priced spo-com where not made for family comfort.
the SE-R came out in 02... not before. The 06 model year is said to be the last year for the spec v.
Theres quite a bit of aftermarket for the spec V's... not like honda but its there. Read around a little....
Most of you are probably younger and like aftermarket stereos in your car. Been there, done that. Not into big systems anymore. For a stock stereo you really cant beat it. If you want something to shake the earth, well then.....
James
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90 LX Hatch and a bunch of Toyota trucks.
you haven't driven ANY other cars have you? LOL, you'd actually buy a spec v if they were still around in 07. You'd be the only one.
Go look at the new SI, or the cobalt SS......or hell, most any other spo-com out there, and they're most all better cars. The spec utilizes a truck motor basically. That's where the torque comes from.
Unless you are a car salesman or mechanic I probably drove more makes and models than you being in the trade of mechanics. Honda's are overpriced and you get stuck with the ricer crowd and punks. The Chevy? Come on! I want it to be reliable! I like Toyota, Nissan and Honda's when it comes to small cars but the Sentra is a nice looking car that doesn't have its headlight running up the front fender like the Honda's.
James
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90 LX Hatch and a bunch of Toyota trucks.
Calling me a noob? You better READ! Excuse me the SE model
James
bahahaha i know but i couldnt help it
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05 Brilliant Aluminum Spec V - ES MMI's Recieved! pending install
04 Blackout Sentra 1.8s! = stock = Traded in 06/27/05! http://myspace.com/rv_jd MYSPACE PROFILE PAGE
Most of you are probably younger and like aftermarket stereos in your car. Been there, done that. Not into big systems anymore. For a stock stereo you really cant beat it. If you want something to shake the earth, well then.....
James
Ditto! I think the stock rockford fosgate system sounds very good for a factory set-up. It's more than enough for my needs. I'm not into being heard a block away while listening to music, but hey to each his own.
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Ditto! I think the stock rockford fosgate system sounds very good for a factory set-up. It's more than enough for my needs. I'm not into being heard a block away while listening to music, but hey to each his own.
My system in no way shakes the earth, nor do I want it to. However the RF package is a nightmare to anyone who wants to upgrade the speakers. With the price the charge you for the RF package, you could get a nice SQ setup.
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My impressions of the 00 SER and the 05 Spec V
The 00 SER is one of my friends. This car handles very well. Actually I loved everything about the car except one thing, the design on the seats! It looks like they stole them out of a Hyundai! Anyways, the brakes were superb. It shifted nice but it had a stock 1.8 feel for it when shifting. It made most of its power in the upper range around 4k and up. It was pretty quick and way better throttle response than the older 2.0's. All in all a very sporty car. 
You better READ! Excuse me the SE model 
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