Tempted to get an SE-R----->>>>>
04-02-2002, 08:19 PM
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Tempted to get an SE-R----->>>>>
I got all these pics and videos of the new SE-R and I really want one. My friend got one but auto, I want spec V 6spd. But that means I have to sell MAxi 
What should I do???? Im going to test drive one tomm. Please help a confused member.
What should I do???? Im going to test drive one tomm. Please help a confused member.
04-02-2002, 09:16 PM
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yeah, I have come to like the SE-r too, but DMB is right, it is slower or only a bit faster than a stock 4th gen auto, my friend's best so far was a 15.4 in his stock Vspec SE-r...the little thing does have some good low-end for a 4 banger! it looks really nice too, I think lowered and with a kit it'll look HOT!!! If I was in the market for a new car under $18k, I would definetly consider it! plus those gauges and bezels are just too BEYYOOOTIFUL!!! 
04-02-2002, 09:32 PM
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just drove one two days ago.. it was my friend's car... it's an auto... and my word to you is... HELL no.. I feel so out of place in that car.. it's smaller, and much slower then my 96,97 or 2000.. it DOES handle quit nice though.. but that is about it... don't do it..
04-02-2002, 09:34 PM
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yeah but you guys are driving the auto versions, what do you expect?? 
Originally posted by Max2000
just drove one two days ago.. it was my friend's car... it's an auto... and my word to you is... HELL no.. I feel so out of place in that car.. it's smaller, and much slower then my 96,97 or 2000.. it DOES handle quit nice though.. but that is about it... don't do it..
just drove one two days ago.. it was my friend's car... it's an auto... and my word to you is... HELL no.. I feel so out of place in that car.. it's smaller, and much slower then my 96,97 or 2000.. it DOES handle quit nice though.. but that is about it... don't do it..
04-02-2002, 09:39 PM
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I dunno I test drove one, and it was REALLY FUN!!!
Fun little car to toss around I'd imagine it'd rule on the autocross track esp with the LSD. Unfortunately I made my salesman crap in his pants and he told me to get out of the car
wuss.
It handles great and has a lot of grunt on the low end, the interior is simplistic, and sporty, cheap compared to the max of course but hey, it's a sentra. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a good gauge of how it is at speed cause my idiot salesman brought me to an empty parking lot and expected me to drive slow.
So I figured since he didn't trust me to drive fast on open roads, I'd see how it handles. He didn't like me drifting.. =P
Fun little car to toss around I'd imagine it'd rule on the autocross track esp with the LSD. Unfortunately I made my salesman crap in his pants and he told me to get out of the car
wuss.It handles great and has a lot of grunt on the low end, the interior is simplistic, and sporty, cheap compared to the max of course but hey, it's a sentra. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a good gauge of how it is at speed cause my idiot salesman brought me to an empty parking lot and expected me to drive slow.
So I figured since he didn't trust me to drive fast on open roads, I'd see how it handles. He didn't like me drifting.. =P
04-02-2002, 09:44 PM
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Go for a classic SE-R
Now adays you could pick up a 91-94 sentra SE-R for $1k-4k. Keep the max and just get the classic se-r. Although they aren't as good as the new SE-R's, they are still very fun cars. Actually a P10 infiniti G20 has the better suspension and it comes with the same VLSD also.
04-03-2002, 05:28 AM
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Re: Tempted to get an SE-R----->>>>>
no way man. like everyone said, those things are pretty slow. this guys was getting mid 16's at the 1/4. if u want a good handling car, just buy a used 3 series.
Originally posted by 190hpKiLLA
I got all these pics and videos of the new SE-R and I really want one. My friend got one but auto, I want spec V 6spd. But that means I have to sell MAxi What should I do???? Im going to test drive one tomm. Please help a confused member.
I got all these pics and videos of the new SE-R and I really want one. My friend got one but auto, I want spec V 6spd. But that means I have to sell MAxi
What should I do???? Im going to test drive one tomm. Please help a confused member.
04-03-2002, 10:21 AM
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Well.. there is sentra then altima and all the way on the top is a maxima, why in the world you are even comparing that thing to a maxima? go find a civic then to compare a sentra. damn dude. Sentra will be sentra doesnt matter how many SPEC-V stickers you put on them
04-03-2002, 10:22 AM
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well the best run so far was 15.0X with a 02 spec v with AEM CAI 6 speed
this is a very fun car to drive, but if you want to get some real car with *****, gow ith a classic 91-94 sentra SE-R, drop in a sr20det motor, higher the boost, or get the Fmax turbo kit, and u will have a 12 sec car or better
this is a very fun car to drive, but if you want to get some real car with *****, gow ith a classic 91-94 sentra SE-R, drop in a sr20det motor, higher the boost, or get the Fmax turbo kit, and u will have a 12 sec car or better
04-03-2002, 11:45 AM
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Originally posted by Maximum Performance well the best run so far was 15.0X with a 02 spec v with AEM CAI 6 speed
04-03-2002, 08:56 PM
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Originally posted by Maximum Performance
well the best run so far was 15.0X with a 02 spec v with AEM CAI 6 speed
this is a very fun car to drive, but if you want to get some real car with *****, gow ith a classic 91-94 sentra SE-R, drop in a sr20det motor, higher the boost, or get the Fmax turbo kit, and u will have a 12 sec car or better
well the best run so far was 15.0X with a 02 spec v with AEM CAI 6 speed
this is a very fun car to drive, but if you want to get some real car with *****, gow ith a classic 91-94 sentra SE-R, drop in a sr20det motor, higher the boost, or get the Fmax turbo kit, and u will have a 12 sec car or better
And it didnt feel as good as the maxima. I will still test drive spec V on Friday to see how it feels. And its not slow. 97 Maxima had like 155 HP to the wheels Spec V has 149 and its 300 pounds lighter.Dont forget that not all members have 15 sec maxima so people who have 16sec sentras dont know how to drive. My first time at the track was 15.6 but maximas are not slow. We cant judge sentra by few people driving it. Drive one and then talk **** about it. Thats what Im goign to do.
04-03-2002, 09:14 PM
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Originally posted by 190hpKiLLA
Well im not into that kind of modding. I will just keep it stock. Well I drove my friends SE-R auto And it didnt feel as good as the maxima. I will still test drive spec V on Friday to see how it feels. And its not slow. 97 Maxima had like 155 HP to the wheels Spec V has 149 and its 300 pounds lighter.Dont forget that not all members have 15 sec maxima so people who have 16sec sentras dont know how to drive. My first time at the track was 15.6 but maximas are not slow. We cant judge sentra by few people driving it. Drive one and then talk **** about it. Thats what Im goign to do.
Well im not into that kind of modding. I will just keep it stock. Well I drove my friends SE-R auto
And it didnt feel as good as the maxima. I will still test drive spec V on Friday to see how it feels. And its not slow. 97 Maxima had like 155 HP to the wheels Spec V has 149 and its 300 pounds lighter.Dont forget that not all members have 15 sec maxima so people who have 16sec sentras dont know how to drive. My first time at the track was 15.6 but maximas are not slow. We cant judge sentra by few people driving it. Drive one and then talk **** about it. Thats what Im goign to do.
04-03-2002, 09:31 PM
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Originally posted by dmbmaxima88
4th gen 5-spds but down 165-170hp stock and most guys run low 15's/high 14's and se-r spec-v's run high-mid 15's.
4th gen 5-spds but down 165-170hp stock and most guys run low 15's/high 14's and se-r spec-v's run high-mid 15's.
165??? Wow I though it was 155hp. I guess maxima is staying
04-03-2002, 09:33 PM
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there's a guy here in town with a Spec V that tries to race me all the time.. he's got an intake on it already, and I still hand him his a$$ on a silver platter every time he tries to race...
hmmmmm....
Red SE-R Spec V with intake and temp dealer tag in the window... $18,000. 15.4 1/4 mile.
Red 1993 Maxima SE 5-spd, 170,000 miles, CAI, UDP... $3100. 15.0 1/4 mile.
Making him look like a fool in front of his friends..... (you know the rest.
)
hmmmmm....
Red SE-R Spec V with intake and temp dealer tag in the window... $18,000. 15.4 1/4 mile.
Red 1993 Maxima SE 5-spd, 170,000 miles, CAI, UDP... $3100. 15.0 1/4 mile.
Making him look like a fool in front of his friends..... (you know the rest.
)
04-03-2002, 09:36 PM
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guys from the forums at freshalloy.com have ran 15.1's in the 6 speed stock... many people on this board run mid to high 15's with modded 4th gen 5 speeds! and just to let everyone know, the car only weighs 2000 pounds! a friend of mine just got one and until youve actually ridden in one, dont knock it.. if youre going to compare it to a 2k2 max 6 speed then youre an idiot, because it costs a lot less and is in a different class. the spec V can eat an Si, and probably most cars in its class..
04-04-2002, 12:33 AM
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My 16 year old brother is gettin his Spec V in 12 days.. we bought it last week but its in another state.. i cant wait to learn hor to drive a stick on it
i'll get the spec v for a week.. and my brother will have maxi for a week so he can get better accustomed to the roads.. hopefully the spec v will be fun to toss around!
i'll get the spec v for a week.. and my brother will have maxi for a week so he can get better accustomed to the roads.. hopefully the spec v will be fun to toss around!
04-04-2002, 12:51 AM
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Originally posted by 190hpKiLLA
Well im not into that kind of modding. I will just keep it stock. Well I drove my friends SE-R auto And it didnt feel as good as the maxima. I will still test drive spec V on Friday to see how it feels. And its not slow. 97 Maxima had like 155 HP to the wheels Spec V has 149 and its 300 pounds lighter.
Well im not into that kind of modding. I will just keep it stock. Well I drove my friends SE-R auto
And it didnt feel as good as the maxima. I will still test drive spec V on Friday to see how it feels. And its not slow. 97 Maxima had like 155 HP to the wheels Spec V has 149 and its 300 pounds lighter.
04-04-2002, 07:39 AM
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Originally posted by Dave B
Spec-V weighs 2000lbs?
Try 2800+lbs. The only cars that weigh 2000lbs are Kias and the MR2 (2100lbs). 175hp and 2000lbs would mean easy 13s.
Dave
Spec-V weighs 2000lbs?
Try 2800+lbs. The only cars that weigh 2000lbs are Kias and the MR2 (2100lbs). 175hp and 2000lbs would mean easy 13s. Dave
04-04-2002, 03:23 PM
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Why would you consider going to a Sentra and you have a nice late model Maxima, can I say downgrade! It seems to me that your mind is made up on that little car, just get it and do what you wnat to do, can I say downgrade,lol!
04-04-2002, 08:12 PM
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Originally posted by MONTE 01&97 SE
Why would you consider going to a Sentra and you have a nice late model Maxima, can I say downgrade! It seems to me that your mind is made up on that little car, just get it and do what you wnat to do, can I say downgrade,lol!
Why would you consider going to a Sentra and you have a nice late model Maxima, can I say downgrade! It seems to me that your mind is made up on that little car, just get it and do what you wnat to do, can I say downgrade,lol!
04-05-2002, 01:03 PM
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Originally posted by 190hpKiLLA
I guess no SE-R for me. I test drove one today and its very fast and I love it. It chirps 2nd easy. I didnt try 3rd. It came out to be $21K loaded with TAX it was too much for me so Im not getting it. Its not worth switching cause its cheaper smaller and a bit slower(maybe).But who ever wants that type of a car should not think about it and get it but Spec V only spec V.
I guess no SE-R for me. I test drove one today and its very fast and I love it. It chirps 2nd easy. I didnt try 3rd. It came out to be $21K loaded with TAX it was too much for me so Im not getting it. Its not worth switching cause its cheaper smaller and a bit slower(maybe).But who ever wants that type of a car should not think about it and get it but Spec V only spec V.
04-05-2002, 09:19 PM
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Originally posted by MONTE 01&97 SE
Cool you came to your senses!
Cool you came to your senses!
04-05-2002, 09:30 PM
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don't be serious!!!!!
It's a nifty little car and all.. but ****, it's like 16-17 grand for something that will cost about 9-10 at the end of next year. Like someone said, I'd keep the $, save up for something better and newer and faster and bigger for the time being, just pimp out my maxima and save Thousands which I will get shafted for in resale value of the car.. If u want to loose 6-8 grand in a little over a year just like that, go ahead... I like the new SE-R as well.. I had thoughts about it as well, but everything from insurance, to worries about having a new car to getting just that for all that $$$$.... For the $$$ you can get a 2k Max with relatively good miles, options u like eetcc..
It's a nifty little car and all.. but ****, it's like 16-17 grand for something that will cost about 9-10 at the end of next year. Like someone said, I'd keep the $, save up for something better and newer and faster and bigger for the time being, just pimp out my maxima and save Thousands which I will get shafted for in resale value of the car.. If u want to loose 6-8 grand in a little over a year just like that, go ahead... I like the new SE-R as well.. I had thoughts about it as well, but everything from insurance, to worries about having a new car to getting just that for all that $$$$.... For the $$$ you can get a 2k Max with relatively good miles, options u like eetcc..
04-05-2002, 09:39 PM
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Originally posted by NYCe MaXiMa
don't be serious!!!!!
It's a nifty little car and all.. but ****, it's like 16-17 grand for something that will cost about 9-10 at the end of next year. Like someone said, I'd keep the $, save up for something better and newer and faster and bigger for the time being, just pimp out my maxima and save Thousands which I will get shafted for in resale value of the car.. If u want to loose 6-8 grand in a little over a year just like that, go ahead... I like the new SE-R as well.. I had thoughts about it as well, but everything from insurance, to worries about having a new car to getting just that for all that $$$$.... For the $$$ you can get a 2k Max with relatively good miles, options u like eetcc..
don't be serious!!!!!
It's a nifty little car and all.. but ****, it's like 16-17 grand for something that will cost about 9-10 at the end of next year. Like someone said, I'd keep the $, save up for something better and newer and faster and bigger for the time being, just pimp out my maxima and save Thousands which I will get shafted for in resale value of the car.. If u want to loose 6-8 grand in a little over a year just like that, go ahead... I like the new SE-R as well.. I had thoughts about it as well, but everything from insurance, to worries about having a new car to getting just that for all that $$$$.... For the $$$ you can get a 2k Max with relatively good miles, options u like eetcc..
I will never ever sell my maxi. How dear I even think of selling it.
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