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| 2002 Nissan Sentra Review, Rhodes, From North California
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Nissan SE-R SpecV
| | Model of the car: | Nissan SE-R SpecV | | | General comments: | 6 speed manual transmission lured me into test driving this out even though at 49 I am closing the episode on buying any future manual transmissions. I will be ready for the auto trans days ahead. I have driven 13,500 miles thus far. Remember to opt for the 75,000 Extended warranty which at said dealer (which was in Pittsburgh) was only $375 x-tra. It is a good bargain and insurance. Even yet, the car seems to have a very robust design that looks like it will be among the most reliable cars on the road in long run. It is a four door sedan, but small make no mistake. I do not like the steering wheel position as it does not tilt down far enough for my individual liking, like the great American cars do (Monte Carlo, Impala, Camaro, Firebird, etc.). I am 6'0" tall. Do not think of getting this if you are taller.
Is not a Subaru WRX speed demon, but the 0-60 MPH speed is faster than many on the road, including even the sleek, powerful 200HP 1999-2001 V-6 Honda Accord. The power is more than adequate if that comparison meets your recommendation. You especially notice the benefits of the car design and 175HP on windy stretches of road.
The SE-R SpecV will, however, stick to the road just as well as a Subaru WRX and especially at the low speed but windy roads of coastal California. Just check the lateral acceleration specs of this SpecV and you will find it approaching the marks of the high end sport cars. Nissan put in very excellent suspension design. The SE-R Spec V comes with sliding moonroof, I have both CD and additional 6 CD changer whichcame standard. Agree with other comments about relative quality of audio Fosgate system. But is adequate enough to enjoy. Car requires 91-92 octane gas, per Nissan. I get 22-23 MPG in City, 29-30, and sometimes better MPG on the highway driving. I have diven this car from Pittsburgh to North Carolina to Colorado to California and the highway driving was not jittery or uncomfortable as some might think for such a heavily suspension designed car. | | | What things have gone wrong with the car: | Hate the limited stearing tilt.
Not good for someone over 6' tall, and then maybe 5'11" and under is best fit. |
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