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4.63 out of 5 stars

POCKET ROCKET

NissanSER, 06/10/2002
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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This car is the best bang for the buck out there. I have raced and beaten the following in my $16K SpecV: Audi A4 1.8T/2.6, V6 Mustang, most Mercedes Benz, Acura RSX, Acura Integra GSR, VW GTI 1.8T/2.6, VW Beetles, Neon R/T, Chevy Z24, BMW 323/325/328, Ford f150, etc. etc. etc. the list goes on and on. This car looks like an econobox but flies like an M3. You don't see too many on the road. HONDA BEWARE!

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5 out of 5 stars

I GOT MY SPEC V FULLY LOADED for $18,600

RICKY TAN, 04/26/2002
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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All I have to say is that for 2002, there is certainly not a better car for the money. I am getting 0-60 times of 7 flat and 1/4 mile times of 15.3-5 depending on the day. If someone can please show me a better car that came fully loaded with a cd player, 6 disk changer, 9 speaker system, subwoofer, sunroof, front and side airbags, ABS, spoiler, helical limited slip differential, and 17 in flossin Enkei rims, I would really like to see. There is no doubt in my mind that this car kicks ***. I am a junky for the turn, and if you like to take turns at high speeds, then this is the car for you.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Drivers (On A Budget) Wanted

The Driver, 06/12/2002
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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Needed: a long-term reliable commuting car, quick and fun, for a little money as possible. At $18K fully loaded, there's no decision to make. Key attractions: Altima engine, big for the Sentra class, delivers serious torque without a turbo- or super- charger; 6-speed; handling-oriented suspension; and driver interfaces for real drivers (seats, steering, etc.) Strangely, while this car is clearly targeted at the 17-25 demographic (black-netting-over-orange fabric, Rockford-Fosgate stereo w/ trunk mounted kicker box), it only comes with 4-doors. Fortunately, Nissan did a great job of giving the dull Sentra body a totally different SE-R look.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

LOTS OF CAR FOR THE MONEY!!!!

toothfairy, 04/13/2002
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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If you are looking for a compact per- formance vehicle for around $20k, this car is PERFECT!! After driving a Honda Civic Ex for the past 3.5 years, I'm in heaven!! We're talking 175hp vs. 127hp. It MOVES!! After reading another consumer's review describing the Spec V as a "pocket rocket", pretty well sums it all up.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Drive it to believe it.

jenninc, 04/11/2002
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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For under $20K my car can performs in a class with $40K competitors. Contrary to Edmunds own statistics, its capable of 7-7.1 second 0-60 times. Most 5- speeds will hit 60 in second gear, but the Spec-V is geared lower in 1st and 2nd and hence you must get into 3rd to hit 60 mph - but by that time you'll have a smile plastered across your face. The car feels solid, with a suspension that makes most sedans feel like SUVs when cornering. Dual anti- sway bars and a front strut tower brace lend rigidity to the frame. Edmunds says its styling is boring, but compare it to car makers trying to be cool with their wavy lines, and the Spec-V simply looks better.

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