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Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V anyone own one? anyone got info on them cuz my dad is looking at them for better gas millege gas guzzler the suburban!
what ya think about the.....
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coo thanks is it www.nissandriven.com?
I don't think you could go for much more of a drastic difference between two cars.
If mileage is the only concern, then the Sentra will suffice, but it won't be the best you can find. As for how the Sentra is itself, it's not the SE-R of old. It's numb steering, heavy feel, and slow response leave a lot to be desired from what is really a "sedan-ized hot-hatch". The original SE-R had the hot-hatch feeling down to a T.Don't get me wrong. The new SE-R/V is good for the money, but don't let anyone fool you into thinking this is any type of performance car. Perhaps the addition of $5-10,000 worth of aftermarket equipment (primarily in the suspension category) would resolve that problem. I think by *then* you'd have a formidable street sweeper, though.
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The SE-R (V) has definitely lost its edge. The original was a truly great car, but as with all things, the newer generation is heavier and softer. Seating and driving position are very good, but overall the feel is very heavy when driving.
Plus, about 15 hp out of the 175 they claim were a product of the 'marketing engineers'. Don't believe it for a minute.
Plus, about 15 hp out of the 175 they claim were a product of the 'marketing engineers'. Don't believe it for a minute.
Compared to what Nissan *could* have done (read: 350Z), I think it's sloppy work. Granted, they may have just used a cheaper steering rack to get the price well under US$20,000. If that's the case, then take a look at what Mazda did in that segment. Personally, I'd rather pay the extra $1,000 for 350Z steering (just estimating the difference in price).
Then again, I'm coming from the wonderful world of Subaru Imprezas.
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well were comparing a Chevorlet Suburban LT 98 vs. a Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V there are of course big differences a SUV compared to a sedan wouldn't you think theres a big difference between the gas mileage and the turning ratio?
this is probably the last thing you'd be interested in, but your father could get the Nissan Sentra CA (only available in California). it sells for $2k less, gets 4 city/5 highway more mpg, and has the lowest emissions of any traditional gas engine car. but, it also has 60 less hp and probably not as much focus on suspension and brakes. here's a link with some more info: http://www.edmunds.com/news/innovations/articles/45106/article.html
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well i am in Cali and they are about 19K$ and yes M5 they do have different Turning ratios and different gas mileage so we are comparing them that, i think in my opinion, that the Sentra SE-R Spec-V is better than the Suburban oh and the Suburban has 78K miles on it
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well im not sure but he does thats what the thing says 78,000miles
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you mean my father not me im too young to drive even though i'd love to drive!
Major differences; apples and oranges.
Suburban: large engine, low rev-range; vastly over-stated mileage; relatively narrow track on low-geared steering rack.
Sentra: small engine, but high-revver; not-exactly-overstated mileage; realtively wider track on high-geared steering rack.
They sort of meet in the middle. Up the boost enough on a Mini Cooper S and I'm sure you'll get mileage similar to a Suburban. Jump in that Mini and you'll be surprised by the turning circle, too. But wow does it ride well.
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ah never mind my dad just bought a New Beetle 1.8L Turbo i think its actually nicer than the Sentra so forget about the Sentra hello New Beetle its got 108.8 miles on it and its mileages got 24 city/31 HWY
