se r spec v or another max?
10-02-2002, 04:51 PM
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se r spec v or another max?
ive been thinking of getting rid of my 95 - i doubt i can afford a brand new max so should i get a used max under 20,000 or should i get a brand new se-r spec v? what are your guys thoughts
10-02-2002, 05:05 PM
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It depends what do you really want in the end the max is a good all around performer out of the box, but the SE-R is getting some nice aftermarket attention. The SE-R from what Ive heard will out handle a stock max. They use the same brakes. SE-R "looks" real sport oriented. But is much smaller. "175" Vs 222(2k,2k1) Horsepower what is really more important. Do you plan to get auto or "MAUNAL!"? It's really a tough choice.....isn't it.
10-02-2002, 05:05 PM
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personally I'd go for the Spec V...the Maxima is cool, but if I were to buy a car right now I'd go for the SER becasue its got a sporty feel and look to it. plus its still got 4 doors and room for 5, and not too shabby in the 1/4th mile once you learn to launch it! Oncce again the new Maxima is cool, but personally if I'm going for a new car I wouldn't buy ANOTHER Maxima, change is good.
10-02-2002, 05:22 PM
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you said 175 is smaller than 222 but isnt the spec v a lot lighter which makes it faster than the max? and i think the 03 spec v has 180 horse i could be wrong though
Originally posted by Maxima06071
It depends what do you really want in the end the max is a good all around performer out of the box, but the SE-R is getting some nice aftermarket attention. The SE-R from what Ive heard will out handle a stock max. They use the same brakes. SE-R "looks" real sport oriented. But is much smaller. "175" Vs 222(2k,2k1) Horsepower what is really more important. Do you plan to get auto or "MAUNAL!"? It's really a tough choice.....isn't it.
It depends what do you really want in the end the max is a good all around performer out of the box, but the SE-R is getting some nice aftermarket attention. The SE-R from what Ive heard will out handle a stock max. They use the same brakes. SE-R "looks" real sport oriented. But is much smaller. "175" Vs 222(2k,2k1) Horsepower what is really more important. Do you plan to get auto or "MAUNAL!"? It's really a tough choice.....isn't it.
10-02-2002, 05:31 PM
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I went though the same thing cause i wanted to switch from maxima to spec V but didnt. Thank god. Go for the 2000-20002 maxima. There are plenty of them used. The max will rip the SE_R in low and top end. I have done it and so did many others. Max is the way to go. Also you will look and feel more presentable in a maxima then a teenage little se-r.
10-02-2002, 05:35 PM
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SE-R is not as good as it sounds
A lot of people are complaining of some serious problems... www.b15sentra.net check it out.
I'd get a used 2002 if I were you. I'm sure the Sentra is fun and all but it's still an econobox sized 4 door car.. despite it being faster than your average Civic and Corolla, it's still not worth 19 grand to me. Get a 2002 with some miles on it, pay a few grand more, or even the same amount and less, (if you know where to look
) and you'll be happy.. it's roomier, 10 times faster and more refined. A whole different class...
A lot of people are complaining of some serious problems... www.b15sentra.net check it out.
I'd get a used 2002 if I were you. I'm sure the Sentra is fun and all but it's still an econobox sized 4 door car.. despite it being faster than your average Civic and Corolla, it's still not worth 19 grand to me. Get a 2002 with some miles on it, pay a few grand more, or even the same amount and less, (if you know where to look
) and you'll be happy.. it's roomier, 10 times faster and more refined. A whole different class...
10-02-2002, 06:31 PM
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Spec V\SE-R is Tiny
When I was looking at buying a new car, I looked at a brand new SE-R and that thing is tiny! I am a big guy 6' 235lbs and that thing felt like a cracker jack box. It was nice other than the size. I couldn't even sit in the driver's seat. Then I found my Max! Perfect fit!
SE-R's are nice just too small for me.
SE-R's are nice just too small for me.
10-02-2002, 07:09 PM
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the rims are 4 lug, so dont argue with me on that one
I drive them V specs all the time at work and honestly, its nice but no maxima. The car is fast but it dies out quickly. Maybe with a nice aftermarket it would be a nice nice car. As the size its small. I am 6'2 and I have a hard time driving the car. The V spec only comes with a 6 speed and its rated at 175 hp. Smae engine thats in the 4 cylinder altima
I drive them V specs all the time at work and honestly, its nice but no maxima. The car is fast but it dies out quickly. Maybe with a nice aftermarket it would be a nice nice car. As the size its small. I am 6'2 and I have a hard time driving the car. The V spec only comes with a 6 speed and its rated at 175 hp. Smae engine thats in the 4 cylinder altima
10-02-2002, 07:42 PM
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Originally posted by Kashoggio
believe it or not we have been having some of the v specs come back because the wheels are out or round and such, stupid nissan wheels
believe it or not we have been having some of the v specs come back because the wheels are out or round and such, stupid nissan wheels
10-03-2002, 05:52 AM
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Originally posted by Maxima06071
It depends what do you really want in the end the max is a good all around performer out of the box, but the SE-R is getting some nice aftermarket attention. The SE-R from what Ive heard will out handle a stock max. They use the same brakes. SE-R "looks" real sport oriented. But is much smaller. "175" Vs 222(2k,2k1) Horsepower what is really more important. Do you plan to get auto or "MAUNAL!"? It's really a tough choice.....isn't it.
It depends what do you really want in the end the max is a good all around performer out of the box, but the SE-R is getting some nice aftermarket attention. The SE-R from what Ive heard will out handle a stock max. They use the same brakes. SE-R "looks" real sport oriented. But is much smaller. "175" Vs 222(2k,2k1) Horsepower what is really more important. Do you plan to get auto or "MAUNAL!"? It's really a tough choice.....isn't it.
The Sentra looks really nice in person, except for the rear end. The interior in the Spec V is neat, IMO. I've read, that the transmission is not very good though. And it still seems slow than what it should be. 0-60 in 7.3-7.5, it needs more power. The Neon SRT has a turbo 4-banger with 205HP or whatever. The Spec V needs some boost in power.
Luckily a company is working on a supercharger setup for the Sentra. It just comes down to what you want. Do you want a small sport compact car? Or a fast sedan? If you want to haul the friends around the Max is the way to go, because the Sentra has no rear seat space at all.
You can find 1999-2000 Max's for under $20,000.
Your call.
10-03-2002, 01:19 PM
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10-03-2002, 01:20 PM
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Originally posted by nismo2020
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....5&pagenumber=1
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....5&pagenumber=1
10-03-2002, 03:33 PM
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Originally posted by nismo2020
someone needs to watch the (97max)bags vs brand new spec-v video.
it might change your out look.
someone needs to watch the (97max)bags vs brand new spec-v video.
it might change your out look.
Nismo2020: you're from Dallas area right? i'll show your 4th gen what a SpecV can do
-15.09 @ 90.71mph : stock
10-03-2002, 04:24 PM
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Originally posted by 190hpKiLLA
I went though the same thing cause i wanted to switch from maxima to spec V but didnt. Thank god. Go for the 2000-20002 maxima. There are plenty of them used. The max will rip the SE_R in low and top end. I have done it and so did many others. Max is the way to go. Also you will look and feel more presentable in a maxima then a teenage little se-r.
I went though the same thing cause i wanted to switch from maxima to spec V but didnt. Thank god. Go for the 2000-20002 maxima. There are plenty of them used. The max will rip the SE_R in low and top end. I have done it and so did many others. Max is the way to go. Also you will look and feel more presentable in a maxima then a teenage little se-r.
10-03-2002, 05:13 PM
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Originally posted by PlanoSER
That video was pretty stupid IMO! You call that a race??
Nismo2020: you're from Dallas area right? i'll show your 4th gen what a SpecV can do
-15.09 @ 90.71mph : stock
That video was pretty stupid IMO! You call that a race??
Nismo2020: you're from Dallas area right? i'll show your 4th gen what a SpecV can do
-15.09 @ 90.71mph : stock
i know you are a great launcher.. but if its from a roll.. you are cooked.. i amoung the few know that the reason your 1/4 mile time is so low is because you are great on the launch..
10-03-2002, 05:24 PM
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I had the same decision in February when I bought my spec after having 3 maximas. Unless you can buy a 2002 max, here's my .02:
For the max:
The max is a classier car, and definitely has more charm if you are pulling up to a nice restaurant or formal event. But that really won't matter if you're going to put a loud muffler on it. The maxima has better quality materials. It's hard going from a maxima to a sentra in that respect. I still get in my 3rd gen max sometimes to admire how well it was put together. Plus the maxima has really great performance. The max is nicer to take trips in and smoother all around. V6 engine with silky power :-). You can go 100 and feel like you're going 80.
For the sentra:
The maxima isn't much quicker, if at all, unless you do most of your racing on the highway. You can't get an automatic in the spec, and I wouldn't bother getting the automatic base SER. If you're thinking about auto max vs 6spd spec, get the sentra. IMO I think the tuning potential, within a limited budget , will better for the spec than the max. Plus it will handle better stock and has HLSD. Do you like handling or straight-line performance better? AutoX or dragstrip? The sentra feels much more fun to drive than the max. It has a raw power type feel that may seem faster than you're really going.
The other thing you should consider is if you want a brand new car or used. If I could have comfortably gotten a new max, I would have instead of the sentra. I didn't want a used car though.
good luck
For the max:
The max is a classier car, and definitely has more charm if you are pulling up to a nice restaurant or formal event. But that really won't matter if you're going to put a loud muffler on it. The maxima has better quality materials. It's hard going from a maxima to a sentra in that respect. I still get in my 3rd gen max sometimes to admire how well it was put together. Plus the maxima has really great performance. The max is nicer to take trips in and smoother all around. V6 engine with silky power :-). You can go 100 and feel like you're going 80.
For the sentra:
The maxima isn't much quicker, if at all, unless you do most of your racing on the highway. You can't get an automatic in the spec, and I wouldn't bother getting the automatic base SER. If you're thinking about auto max vs 6spd spec, get the sentra. IMO I think the tuning potential, within a limited budget , will better for the spec than the max. Plus it will handle better stock and has HLSD. Do you like handling or straight-line performance better? AutoX or dragstrip? The sentra feels much more fun to drive than the max. It has a raw power type feel that may seem faster than you're really going.
The other thing you should consider is if you want a brand new car or used. If I could have comfortably gotten a new max, I would have instead of the sentra. I didn't want a used car though.
good luck
10-03-2002, 05:43 PM
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Originally posted by PlanoSER
That video was pretty stupid IMO! You call that a race??
Nismo2020: you're from Dallas area right? i'll show your 4th gen what a SpecV can do
-15.09 @ 90.71mph : stock
That video was pretty stupid IMO! You call that a race??
Nismo2020: you're from Dallas area right? i'll show your 4th gen what a SpecV can do
-15.09 @ 90.71mph : stock
wish i could take you up on that offer but im in Hawaii
what do you call a race? both cars were @ WOT.
granted it wasnt at the track, but hey take it how you can get it.
10-03-2002, 10:14 PM
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i mean, they just saw some random guy driving on the hwy then floored it from behind to pass him. I never said the max wasnt faster but that is a pretty lame race.. weaving on the hwy going prolly triple digits, oh boy..And the Maxima had a few boltons while the SpecV looked stock to me. Just my opinion here, but i dont think that's a very good "race." I never said one car was faster than the other, but stock for stock, id put my money on a SpecV to take out an AUTO 4th gen maxima, and would be a good race if the max were a stick.
I have raced an Automatic 5th gen (2000)Maxima who had an intake and I beat him two in a row. I would like to race some more of those before making judgement on them. I have yet to race a stick 5th gen, other than my brothers 2k2 6spd.. and I already know I got some work 2 do before i can catch him
I have raced an Automatic 5th gen (2000)Maxima who had an intake and I beat him two in a row. I would like to race some more of those before making judgement on them. I have yet to race a stick 5th gen, other than my brothers 2k2 6spd.. and I already know I got some work 2 do before i can catch him
10-04-2002, 01:00 AM
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Originally posted by PlanoSER
i mean, they just saw some random guy driving on the hwy then floored it from behind to pass him. I never said the max wasnt faster but that is a pretty lame race.. weaving on the hwy going prolly triple digits, oh boy..And the Maxima had a few boltons while the SpecV looked stock to me. Just my opinion here, but i dont think that's a very good "race." I never said one car was faster than the other, but stock for stock, id put my money on a SpecV to take out an AUTO 4th gen maxima, and would be a good race if the max were a stick.
I have raced an Automatic 5th gen (2000)Maxima who had an intake and I beat him two in a row. I would like to race some more of those before making judgement on them. I have yet to race a stick 5th gen, other than my brothers 2k2 6spd.. and I already know I got some work 2 do before i can catch him
i mean, they just saw some random guy driving on the hwy then floored it from behind to pass him. I never said the max wasnt faster but that is a pretty lame race.. weaving on the hwy going prolly triple digits, oh boy..And the Maxima had a few boltons while the SpecV looked stock to me. Just my opinion here, but i dont think that's a very good "race." I never said one car was faster than the other, but stock for stock, id put my money on a SpecV to take out an AUTO 4th gen maxima, and would be a good race if the max were a stick.
I have raced an Automatic 5th gen (2000)Maxima who had an intake and I beat him two in a row. I would like to race some more of those before making judgement on them. I have yet to race a stick 5th gen, other than my brothers 2k2 6spd.. and I already know I got some work 2 do before i can catch him
10-04-2002, 02:51 AM
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Originally posted by PlanoSER
i mean, they just saw some random guy driving on the hwy then floored it from behind to pass him. I never said the max wasnt faster but that is a pretty lame race.. weaving on the hwy going prolly triple digits, oh boy..And the Maxima had a few boltons while the SpecV looked stock to me. Just my opinion here, but i dont think that's a very good "race." I never said one car was faster than the other, but stock for stock, id put my money on a SpecV to take out an AUTO 4th gen maxima, and would be a good race if the max were a stick.
i mean, they just saw some random guy driving on the hwy then floored it from behind to pass him. I never said the max wasnt faster but that is a pretty lame race.. weaving on the hwy going prolly triple digits, oh boy..And the Maxima had a few boltons while the SpecV looked stock to me. Just my opinion here, but i dont think that's a very good "race." I never said one car was faster than the other, but stock for stock, id put my money on a SpecV to take out an AUTO 4th gen maxima, and would be a good race if the max were a stick.
Originally posted by PlanoSER
I have raced an Automatic 5th gen (2000)Maxima who had an intake and I beat him two in a row. I would like to race some more of those before making judgement on them. I have yet to race a stick 5th gen, other than my brothers 2k2 6spd.. and I already know I got some work 2 do before i can catch him
I have raced an Automatic 5th gen (2000)Maxima who had an intake and I beat him two in a row. I would like to race some more of those before making judgement on them. I have yet to race a stick 5th gen, other than my brothers 2k2 6spd.. and I already know I got some work 2 do before i can catch him
you also said that bags only has a few bolts on.. bags has the same mods as VQ Driver and Neal .. those guys are running 1/4 times behind your brother .. they are running 14.18 .. yeah.. 4th Gen's with "a few bolt on's" running the same as your bro.. so you might want to do a bit more research again.. granted bags is an Auto and won't get the 60ft without some help lke Neal and VQ Driver.. but keep in mind on the highway.. bags is a step behind your brother's 2k2