Used 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V Consumer Reviews
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TYPE R SPEC V NISSAN SENTRA SPEED MACHINE
Javier Flores Guerrero, 11/02/2016
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've purchased this car only for the fact that the manual transmission has 6 gears. The interior looked really sporty and its was all red inside somewhat like material used in jerseys and I really liked it. The car currently has 186,000 miles and I drive it really hard and always responds aggressively. I have toped the speed at 140 miles per hour in a safe straight away and it still wanted more. I've only changed the normal wear tear items like wheel bearings and the brakes and a power steering hose that leaked and that's it for the miles this is a great car. After modifying the exhaust and added legal CA headers it added much more power. The car does feel solid for its size and takes turns like a champ.
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David Aguilera, 03/30/2015
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I'm no car expert, but I've driven two Spec-V Sentra; so I figure to have a say. I consider this car to be a very great affordable car. The Spec-V model provides comforts, speed, and good looking aesthetics. The 6 speed version is perfect for your needs on the road. On HWY 1 (Californians will understand) this car has the acceleration to get you over any hills, and the handling for the windy roads you will find.
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spec_v_d, 03/08/2013
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is the second 02 spec-v i have owned. The first was just crap but it was because of the original owner treated it like crap... previous owner was a young girl who did not know how to drive a stick. Now i got another and it had the new motor, tranny, and clutch installed by nissan due to recall on the original motors. Car has about 50k miles on it and i couldnt love it more. I have owned lots of tuner cars and i must say this is by far my favorite. Handles great, amazing power for the 4 banger. I have a few mods to the car nothing to crazy just cold air, exhaust, and suspension. gets pretty good gas milage could be better though. All in all i give this car a 4.7 out of 5
Wont be buying another
TurboTayrob, 03/23/2010
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 02 Spec v from the original owner at 41k back in oct of 08,the car was perfect condition, one owner, all maintenance records ,I bought it because the original owner simply didn't need it anymore(close friend)I figured "hey im buyin a nissan it'll last me through college" WRONG!I lay no fault at the original owner, but at nissan , at 61k im having alternator, transmission and a whole lot of other electrical problems ,needless to say I didn't think SE-R parts would be easy to find but this is ridiculous,if only the performance made up for it when I hit the back roads its all gravy but in the city im highly disappointed with reliability,performance and MPGs, my last nissan EVER
Nickel n dimer
wantastang302, 08/29/2014
updated 08/31/2020
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
After almost 6 years and 55k miles I have replaced almost everything on the vehicle except the engine. Not exaggerating. Wish I was. Purchased with 94k miles and just turned 150k. If I didn't love the car so much I would have sold it for a Mustang. Have a decent amount of mods and heavy suspension upgrades. Everything that broke on the car I replaced with high performance parts. I drive this car HARD Daily. Throw 6 inches of snow at this car and it's useless although it's dry weather fun makes up for it. This is NOT a reliable commuter. Missed more days of work than I'd like to think about being stuck with this car. Will not buy another when I tire of this one. *new* ok so I was asked to update my review! My Nissan hasn't run for about 7 months now. I have a 14 Elantra I use for work transportation and pleasure. Not as fast and fun to drive as the spec v but way more reliable. I wanted to sell the Nissan but it actually died when I was just trying to let it run a few minutes so the battery wouldn't die. Might need a computer who knows. Gotta fix n sell pronto. *new* asked to update. Sentra still dead. Now have a 17 Focus ST. Best car ever. Really need to get rid of that Sentra. Sentra still dead sitting at shop. Focus still the best.
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