'04 or '05 sentra se-r

[etown240]

i was considering buying a newer but used sentra se-r. what are some opinions about the performance of theses cars? also, is there anything that i need to specifically look out for, good or bad? thank you.

[RED_DET]

I would go 05 spec V is that is what you really want. After 02 the transmission was redone, 04's went to Brembos and I believe the 05's have redone the shifter for reverse. Have to pull up on lever and then put it in reverse. They are excellent cars and fun to drive bone stock. I/H/E and you will be happy.

[bleufiend]

Make sure if you get a 04 that the butterfly recall was performed. With a purchase of any Spec V or for that matter Sentra with the QR25DE motor you need to make sure you loctite the butterfly screws in the intake manifold. Replace the header to eliminate the precat disentigrating as well. Other than that there arent really any problems to watch out for on the car other than just making sure the prior owner didnt beat the crap out of it.

There great fun for autocrossing too since they come with a 6 speed HLSD transmission, nice progressive torque band too, 180 tq at the crank which translates to about 160 at the wheels, all of which is available from about 2000 RPM all the way until the butterflies open up at 5200RPM, at that point torque drops off slightly but horsepower continues to climb until redline.

[atiffarooqi]

I have an 03 Spec V and its my first car, and what a first car! Not a single complain. great power, a lot of potential. it handles very well and the steering is very responsive. There are some little gripes like torque steer or the ample wheel hop. The A/C and heat are really powerful. A lot of poepel tell me after sitign in it that the seats are really comfortable. the size makes it easy to deal with especially in tight situations. Bottom line, you wont be idssappointed. Hope i helped.

[RED_DET]

ES Motor Mount inserts will eliminate all that wheel hop. Best $40 you will spend on the car.

[atiffarooqi]

Indeed, we had this convo didnt we haha!