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Sentra SR Spec V
da3vid, 09/18/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very quiet interior, makes the Fosgate stereo sound terrific. Puts my VW Jetta interior and "advanced" sound system to shame. Sport suspension is nice and tight. You feel the big bumps but don"t bounce on the small and medium. No leaning in cornering, which you can do very fast due to the road hugging ability. At 400 miles, MPG is combined 28.5 with about 80% being highway. Mileage on highway was about 31.8 when I reset the computer. No initial defects found, very happy with the 6 speed manual transmission. The 200 HP let you use 2, 4 and 6th gears for normal driving. 1 & 2 get you into or across traffic fast, and 3 & 4 can make you feel like you are on a good roller coaster if you want.
Awesome Good Time
pillpounder, 04/19/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Spec V almost a year ago. I got it in the super black color. It matches well with the black and red interior. I owned a Sentra Spec V 2004 model, which I adored. I love my new car even more. I will be a Spec V fan for life!
surprise
memphis dude, 04/27/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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Although maybe not though of as a true performance car this nissan spev v has surprised me at every turn of the key. The suspension is taut and firm but never complains.. shove it into a corner and it performs. The lowered stance and stylin wheels give the car an edgy but not too over the top look while the details once you notice them are very satisfying. I love that it has plenty of power on tap and that it has plenty of room inside for my big frame. The instruments are big and easy to read and electronics are easy to use. Premium fuel is high nowadays but so is filling up a larger car with regular. I think the interior of this car is superior to larger more expensive cars.
$$$$$$ By far worst buy I've ever made
Tapped out and mad, 09/07/2022
2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car was fun in the beginning 6 speeds are more fun than 5 speeds. I spent a pretty penny on this car thinking it would be somewhat doable to maintain... Big mistake on my part. The stupid clutch itself is $2,500 minimum to replace and that was me providing the parts. Tried to save a few bucks by taking it to a friend and yeah much harder than he thought it would be. Seeing as you have to drop EVERYTHING! Took him almost 2 weeks ago for it to not even be done correctly. Not I've got to get it re replaced and other issues on top of that because I tried to save some money. Moral of the story just pay the shop the $2500+ save yourself the grief. Nothing on this car has been cheap to replace. Everything is almost double the price of the same parts for the base model Sentra. Although it is cute and all but do not buy unless you actually know how to drive a stick and know not to ride your clutch and never ever let an inexperienced/disciplined person drive your car. Fuel economy is also not so great
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Excellent buy
CTM, 10/05/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wondering about MPG? If I keep my foot out of it I can average 30 mpg. Usual avg is 27. I get 36 mpg hwy in 6th going 55-60 mph. It can run on regular, no problems, but I use premium for more power. I installed an Injen CAI and it SIGNIFICANTLY made more power. Worth every penny and with about 3 months of use no problems. The seats are very comfortable on long trips. The trunk is huge. The glove box is huge. I outrun CooperS, GTI, VR6 no problems. The affordable price is great. Not as fast as a Speed3 but it costs $5-$6k less. Avoid the Rockford stereo. It sounds good when not moving. But roll windows down and it is easily drowned out. Tires are great dry, bad in snow.
So far, love it
Pat, 03/27/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Looked at GTIs, civic si, minis, Astra, the usual sporty compact crowd. Drove the Sentra Spec V and it just seemed to do everything well where all the others did some stuff better, but fell short in other ways. The Sentra fit my needs - more space, great mpg, Nissan gave me moonroof, LS diff, xm radio, fun ride but not brutal, torque means any gear pulls great. Love it!