Used 2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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overall good car
jay123456, 10/25/2002
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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the spec-v has a lot of power for its class. six-speed is awesome, but a little jumpy. i have been driving stick for years and was hoping the transmission was a little bit smoother on this new car. i have continental contisport tires on from the dealer, they have been rated bad for wet roads, but so far have held up well in rainy conditions. suspension is really tight. overall the car is excellent for its class and value. very sporty looking and at the same time very practical and gets pretty good gas mileage.
Something to Consider (update)
VSpec_Silver2, 03/21/2003
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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For V-Spec owners: Although the Sentra should be inexpensive to maintain (econosport car), there are some hidden costs which are shocking. I recently hit a pothole with my right front tire at about 45mph. The rim was severly bent as a result. Since you may not be aware, Nissan charges $580 for ONLY THE WHEEL! The tire is another $140! So the Sentra, on its face seems like a bargain but hidden costs can get you. Needless to say I ordered 4 aftermarket wheels/tires from www.tirerack.com for $1150 instead of paying $720 for ONE Nissan wheel/tire. If you don't believe this, call your local dealership for a price quote on a new Spec-V wheel.
Can't find a better replacement
Lance, 04/24/2006
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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I'm looking to buy another commuter car this year, and I'm having a tough time coming up with a better choice for under $20K!
Wow!
Brant Walker, 12/09/2002
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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I've had my Spec V for 2 weeks and came out of a 2002 Maxima SE 6 speed. Wow! the go-kart handling, powerful engine, precise steering, etc. The 6 speed is a world apart from the clunky 6 speed in the maxima. Nissan did their homework on this one. The ride tolerable on all but the worst of roads. What a fun time can be had with the relatively small price of this vehicle.
Lots o'fun
poogman, 04/19/2003
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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Got my Spec V 10 days ago and am very happy with it so far. Still in break- in period so I haven't been on the gas too much, but even still it's strong up to the 4k rpm break-in limit. The best part is the shortage of them on the roads. There's millions of Civics out there, and it's a nice car, but not many SE-Rs. From what I hear, the Matrix/Vibe needs to hit 6k rpm before the alternate valve timing kicks in. Glad that's not the case on the SE-R. A Sentra is a compact car, so don't expect to comfortably fit a family of four in it, but for a daily single/double occupant driving, it's hard to top.
Good as they say...
himura_kenshin, 12/13/2002
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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I was finally fed up with all of the reliablility and fit and finish issues with my 1999 Ford SVT Contour and was looking for a new vehicle. All of the reveiws said that the Sentra SE-R Spec V was an affordable and fun to drive car (including Edmunds)and I have to say that they were correct.
Not the greatest
Kelly, Mansfield Center, CT, 10/30/2021
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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I had an 03 sentra se r spec v and I gotta say the only thing that I liked about it was the fact that it was a manuel shift. Things kept going on it and it was repair after repair. This car is garbage and it's basically a mechanics special if you want to keep dumping money into it. I do not recommend this car to anybody unless, like I said, you want to keep dumping the money into it. It doesn't handle well especially in the winter and not at all a reliable car what so ever. It's just a crappy car all around.
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Better than an SUV or ordinary Compact
MARCUS, 04/24/2003
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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An exceptional car for the price. Gives you a real sports car feel. The 175 horse engine and 6 speed stick really move. The 17" performance tires and sports suspension hug the road like a tight leather glove. The interior is functional and user friendly and is enhanced by the Rockford Fosgate stereo. Bottom line - The Toyota Corolla is "cute", and the average SUV is so big you feel like you're sitting in your living room. This car ROCKS and makes you appreciate driving again.
SpecV The car I wanted
Daytona, 05/07/2003
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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Got it 2 wks ago. Good car. Probably paid to much though. Fun to drive. Watch out shifting from 4 to 5. Gas milage seems okay. Very noisy on concrete roads. Not many on the road, this is good.
Mixed reviews
Harley, 01/08/2005
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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Had the car for 1 month catalyst backed up into engine. Nissan replaced engine. Torque steer very pronounced, makes handling a 2 hand job. The car is fast and handles nice, but needs some refinement.