2012 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V / Left for Dead
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2023
- Finding a fun car for around five grand is difficult, finding one that's cheap to run is even more tricky. That said, let's see if you should consider a Sentra Spec V alongside the Honda Civic SI, Subaru WRX, VW GTI, Mazdaspeed3 and more.
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I got one this past October, a 2010 SE R Spec V with a LSD trans , it had about 70k miles (109k KMs) on it . Paid 9k CAD for it and still drives and looks almost like new still . No leaks and she still pulls hard . Loving this car , highly underrated and overlooked tbh .
Love my 2011, bought in 2020 with 165k for 5200 cad
Bought my 2011 for 5k CDN 4 years ago & it still gives me sexy dreams.
Yup my 05 still going strong
No check engine light yet
Bought this car not long ago, and definitely love it. Also costs half as much as a civic si and is way less common.
I had this car in the 2009 model year - What a gem it was. And then I totaled it a week after paying it off :( I miss it everyday I'm walking towards my Acura.
I bought an 08 SER Spec-V (same generation) last summer to learn manual on and immediately fell in love!
Best $3k I've spent in years!
How many miles? How’s it been treating you?
I really appreciate this review. This is a forgotten car that once I came accross one for sale and did not find too much information on the internet. I believe this video will help some potential buyers
I currently drive an '07 SE-R Spec V. I absolutely love it! I had an "04 SE-R Spec V prior to that. I will say that these cars are completely underrated!
Own a 2012 myself man the early 2000s ser’s r so cool baby gtr 🤣
That’s great to hear! Which one is faster / better handling the b15 or 16? And what one be better to daily ?
ive noticed the long aftermarket shift knobs are easy to miss with, a ball would’ve made a lot better feel.
Proud owner of a ‘12 spec v. Had the car since new, now closing in on 250,000 miles. The engine is great, she has a couple oil leaks that I need to take care of when I get a chance ( valve cover gasket and oil cooler seals). Replaced the clutch and flywheel at 215,000 miles or so. Just replaced the original alternator that gave up the ghost a week ago. Struts and shocks have been replaced once, next time going to replace the tired springs with new ones, front lower control arms too. The rear bushings for the rear suspension beam need to be replaced. But all in all doing the preventive maintenance on this car has kept it running very well. And the paint is cheap, have a few peeling areas on the hood and above the driver rear passenger door. Most of the paint issues are due to rock chips that got out of hand. But I love my car, and will drive it til the wheels fall off.
Amen, got mine at 80k, over 210 now. Will soon be taking on the suspension myself. What brand did you go with and how did it affect your ride? Thanks!
@@Nightss10 the struts and shocks I kept with Nissan. You can also get the Nissan value advantage parts that work as well. But Sachs makes shocks and struts for our car too. If you’re looking at LCAs I would recommend Nissan but Mevotech makes good ones too. But if you’re going the aftermarket route get the Mevotech supremes. And as far as wheel bearings, the Nissan ones are made by NSK.
@1n0nly5am thanks a lot for the reply! I was looking at the mevotech ones, wasn't sure if they would kill the sporty ride or not, and I'm replacing the tie rod, sway bar, control arm with mevotech too. All on the front end. Pretty affordable actually !
I have this exact car in dark grey. Due for an upgrade for sure, but man is it fun to whip around corners in this lowrider
"Disrespected Roads". That's a good one. Definitely going to use that.
I had a 2008 SE-R and loved it! It was spacious, inexpensive and fun to drive. It held up without any major issues until 2019.
What issues did you come across?
I just picked one up last week with 150k miles but it runs really well
What happened in 2019?
CVT
@@benderr424 I had issues with the catalytic converter
I had the 93 Sentra SE-R (5 SPD) in black as a lease driving to and from Philly and Pittsburgh via the Turnpike, Radar Detecter and all. I get clocked by Air one day, 76 in a 55. I loved that car, it was fun, carved the twisty roads (on summer tread) and got me back home (with Winter Tread) through the snow. That thing sang loudly in the cabin when above 100 MPH, but it felt like it could run forever. That was was when Nissan was Nissan. My brother picked up a Spec V, (6 SPD) when they first hit and had no issues with his either. Nissan just doesn't excite me any more. Happy that the 2012 one for the most part held up, hoping that your friend has some Happy Motoring ahead! Thanks for the video!
with the first Gen spec V especially the 02-03 versions they out performed all of those cars you mentioned even the NSX only the NSX beat the Sentra out in handling. very nice performing car very underrated in the car community. there's something special about people think you drive a old Sentra and not know its a very rare spec v
The B16 has a twist beam rear axle which is basically independent trailing arms with an anti-sway bar. The B15 had a solid rear axle.
greatest underated fwd and and time attack car ever. I drove across country twice no issues. seats are so comfortable. stage 2 clutch lwfw with fbo with lsd and tune and you are dailying a 225 whp sentra spec v and beating those same old cars
This was my first car I ever bought. People always compare it with the Civic Si and VW GTI but it was way less expensive but possibly more fun. I regret trading it in for the Sentra Nismo which turned out to be half the car the SpecV was. It also borrowed some design elements from the R34 (same design team) watch video on the design
I have the same car (purched a month ago), it came with some new REV9 coilovers (never heard of them), but after setting the camber, preload, and installing some new rims and 245/45R17 tires the car handles likes it's on rails.
I loved my spec v. For all of its faults, it felt right. The biggest problem I had with mine was the knock sensor issue. The knock sensor would detect a knock when there was no knock and it would lose power.
'Memba when Nissan had promo vids of this on the Nurburgring? Pepperidge Farms remembas.
I bought mine for 2k CAD back in 2018 (an absolute steal, looking back at it). I absolutely love this car and every time I downshift or try to have a bit of fun with it, it just brings a smile to my face and I think to myself, "damn, I *LOVE* this car!"
Same hear!! I love this thing so death!! Had my 2012 since 2015! Every time I see my car it puts a smile on my face.
Jim wolf technology sells cylinder heads for the first gen spec v, and i imagine the second as well. You can have the gen 1 QR25DE rev to 8000 with proper valve work done. Can have them build the head to your specs on the website, just click the options, and they send it out. Had s1 cams in my spec v and it was hilariously fun even with stock rev limiter. Need a new harness right now, still looking to find it, but these videos make me so excited to get her back on the road.
I have an 07 and I absolutely love it
how many miles? im looking at one that has 221k miles
I really want Nissan to put this power train in the current Sentra SR! It’s such an attractive little car!
It would be a major transformation for the thing
I think that Nissan/Renault was emulating the Italian cars of the 60's like the Alfa Guila or Lancia Fulvia Sedans, in that they are sedans with some performance tweaks that would make them appealing to a guy or girl who needed the practicality of a sedan but with a nice manual transmission and peppy engine, so they still can get a little spirited driving and thrills. I found a 2011 with 118,000 miles for $6,000 but it needs a lot of cosmetic work, having been parked on the street. At this point it might be hard to find one that has been taken care of , garaged it's whole life by a enthusiast. But they're worth it if you can find one!
I wanted the previous gen SE-R soooo bad when I was in high school. One of the employees at the QT by my house had a yellow one and I would just stare at it when I filled up my tank.
Nissan paint is brutal. My frontier is down to bare metal on the A-pillars. Was not surprised to see this car missing chunks of paint lol.
It didn’t have that lighting setting I had one of these
I miss this car … it honestly never gave me problems and back then I was not doing maintenance how I should have i ran it for 173,000 miles
I have a 07 Se-r spec v with the moonroof and rockford fosgate radio. I love this car just as much or a little more than my 370Z. It's a fun car and practical. It also has plenty of power to get you out of the way. The only car I would probably replace it with is a WRX and that's only if it died and wasn't worth fixing. Almost 140k on the odometer. The only thing I don't like is no folding mirrors. I accidentally broke the driver mirror in the garage swatting at a wasp, but immediately ordered a replacement. I love the seats and they don't hurt my back.
We own the same car! I got it the dark grey, and I guess the owner tinted the windows, man does this thing look sharp!!
2:21 it's the mini-Maxima generation of Sentra! ☺
just had my 07 Fit written off from someone backing into it in a parking lot, and insurance gave me a good deal and i picked up an 08 spec v, i already have a project car (94 eunos roadster[miata]) and this was just going to be my daily, but damn this thing rips! And is still quite the upgrade from a base model 07 Honda Fit, i'm not sure if i'm sad or happy that theirs not a TON of mods for these cars, since if there was, i'd be BROOOOOKE 🤣😅
Was the LSD a option in the spec v or standard? Anybody have issues with the sub frame rusting out . Looking for a spec v in the Midwest .
I have 2011 sentra 200k miles still going strong with regular fuel
Non spec v?
So the only way to tell if it has a lsd is if it has navigation?
Just an inside tip, go back to 04-06 for the B15 Spec V, much better looking car overall. I feel like its the last Sentra with tuner roots. Nissan really destroyed the soul of the car when they designed a high roof mid sized 07 sedan. Should have stayed compact IMO.
I have this car (2011 Nissan Sentra Spec-V with the moonroof, sound system, back up cam, etc) with around 214,000KM & she still drives like she is brand new... So much torque & speed when I need it & it throws people off because they dont expect this crappy looking Sentra to fly when you hit the gas lol.
I was shopping for a new car but over the pass 3 weeks I just sort of accepted I wont find anything better than this unless im willing to shell out 12,000grand or more. The interior still looks fresh & clean the exterior is getting dated but its also stored outside... Maintenance costs have been average & no major repairs yet besides the clutch.
I also have been using regular gas the whole time but top of the line engine oil...
After market lights
They are not known to leak oil ... Pre cat is correct thats why you throw an exhaust on it. The only real issue is 07-09 had knock sensor issues. All you do is put a rubber 50 cent spacer on it and its fixed. The timing chain is because people dont replace them at 110ish like they should. Ive had my car since 2015 it had 30k miles and stock. Now its fully built big turbo car with 125k. I ran stock motor turbo setup for years making 340whp.
A friend of mine has 300k on his stock engine with a turbo on it at 150k.
As for the interior ambient lighting, it is a Nissan option. The dial you showed looks like the Nissan one
Thank you for the clarification!
@@Realistick yessir keep up the good content
@@anthonyharipersaud6862are all ser spec v come with this equipped or was it a separate option?
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Nice video Tyler, I was surprised because I have never heard of this car before(while I thought I knew quite a lot about cars). It's cheap, ugly, not that reliable, but rare and torquey. The only reason one would buy it would be price, but I wouldn't buy it anyways xd
Oh no, what happend to the car after 2019??
@@donutcrash What do you mean?
You could’nt be anymore wrong. This car is reliable beyond belief! Unlike the previous chassis. Also just lowering with wider wheels and just a front lip this car looks very good. Night and day
@@SWaGz_2RaW whilei agree, my 2009 Civic Si, would absolutely leave this sentry in the dust, not to mention my mods that are just bolt on, did dyno. With factory everything, 200hp stock but 170 to the wheels. With the bolts ons, I was at 232 wheel horsepower. So absolutely no comparison. Plus the Civic si 8th generation is an amazing experience stock alone. The K20A2 absolutely screams to 8500Rpm no problem.
@@donutcrash With a simple tune the sentra revs to 8500 as well safely and pulls all the way through. I kill 8th and 9th gen civics all the time. I know someone persoanlly with both and my b16 spec v when bone stock would kill my buddies bolt on 9th gen nonstop. a friend of mine had an 8th gen that would beat me but thats full bolt on, dyno tune, fuel system etc vs an untuned spec v with just exhaust and stock intake.
The lighting is Aftermarket 150%
Irony of the TRD on the plate
I love the car but in the last year I’ve bent 3 wheels and they’re not cheap. Next one I’ll just put other rims even though I’d hate it😒
Anyone in here have those rims for sale? Willing to drive up to 12 hrs in a radius from Illinois
Why not just upgrade? 🤔
Kinda digging this car, especially for that price! I know Honda and Toyota motors easily go 300,000 miles +. How about Nissan?
Mine has 210+ kms, not a single issue on the engine. I have no doubt it will make it past 300kms.
You can see my 2012 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V at the track here: ua-cam.com/video/-1FWuu4xQyw/v-deo.htmlsi=Uh_4NpPapzKc5vxV&t=343
I own this vehicle and lucky enough I got the model with all the bells and whistles, have owned it since 2015. I would buy this car a million times over. The only thing I have had to do on it has been oil changes, brakes, and repair the muffler. No leaks, no creaks, no drips, and no noise. Absolutely rock solid vehicle that is an absolute BLAST to drive. I've taken it to my local track and it beat my brothers 2008 328i. What a perfect vehicle for a spirited driver. The only complaints are the fuel consumption isn't great, especially when you account for the premium gas. And the rear seats not folding down has definitely been annoying at times. I have put over 120kms on this bad boy. I don't think I will ever sell it.
I rate this car 9.5/10 for a young spirited driver. I have driven other vehicles in the price range, and they all feel like cheap garbage compared to my Sentra. Can't say enough good things about this reliable car.
I think you did a good job reviewing it, however it seems like you may have gotten a used vehicle that didn't have the best caretaker for it, which may make it feel a bit more wobbly than it should feel. All your critiques are pretty accurate, especially the premium fuel. That's BIG money these days. But it's my weekend car now so I can afford to put that stuff in it again.
Ok on my to get 4 cylinder list lol
I had one with 63 k miles I regret selling it i wish I could go back in time and stop my self from selling it
I have nightmares of selling my Sentra, I love this car to death!
Not sure why he gave that look when mentioning that the car still had the factory radio.
I love the fact that they keep these cars as stock as possible.
These youngsters making these videos today don't seem to understand the value of keeping things stock.
My brother used to have spec V 2011 but a tree fell in it and totalled it :(
Only bad thing is the suspension
Did bro just run over a pigeon? Nice review tho. City chicken for dinner too!
How in the world do you turbocharge a 2.5l and make 23 hp & 8 ft-lbs more than the NA engine...
Not turbo
Its still a 2.5 and no turbo. Maybe you are high?
Its NA
Nissan started to cheap out around 2003/2004 when they started to redesign their existing cars and release new models. Everything from the full size Armada and Titan to the Versa were poorly built.
Interesting considering the armada, titan, and versa (if you opted for a manual) are super dependable. doesn’t rust like Americans, motors are competitively speced and reliable, transmissions were solid if it wasn’t a cvt. And interior didn’t have any more hard plastic then every other non luxury car from the mid 2000s-mid 2010s
Bought an 08 Spec V brand new. Total garbage. "Big rotors" warped in a few months. Cats glowed immensely. Emmissions control was over done, 3 cats on a 4cyl!!!. Open the engine bay and it looks like an engineer puked and shut the hood. Would start to choke after my long commute everyday. I then bought an 08 Si and my life was.complete.
7 seconds 0-60 with 200hp and lightweight?. Something not adding up.
That’s what the new SI does! FWD without grippy tires isn’t a good recipe🤧
This thing is a disgrace to the real SE-R. I can't believe that the Nissan of the early 90s went from 240SX, 300ZX, 4DSC Maxima, etc. to its current rental car status.
Never touch a Nissan with a 10 feet pole.
Well with a stick it's a different story
Also depends on how old the Nissan is. Automatic transmissions before 2007 were mostly torque converter automatics except the Murano.
Family member has a 2012 Rogue and she's never done anything to it but regular maintenance to it. She's a typical mom and its never been babied.
420k on my nissan altima 2016.
@@occckid123 had a 2012 altima never had a problem with it. Up until it got sandwiched.
Good car. Just kinda ugly.