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alright a post i can actually help with. i own an 03 limited edition sentra which is an ser with a different interior.
bad
1. get a header. the precat is known to crap out
2. loctite the butterfly screws in the intake manifold. they are known to back out and go into the cylinders and score up the walls.
3. the gearing in the 02-03 wasnt as good as the 04+
4. no real aftermarket support (but it's gonna be a dd)
good
1. the front end of the 02-03 ser is the best looking out of all b15s
2. very torquey engine
3. 6 speed (in the spec vs only) 5 speed (only available in 02), and 4 speed auto
gas mileage is around 25mpg, that may be good or bad on how you look at it.
personally, i'd look into a civic/corolla just bc if it's a dd, then they will last longer with less effort put in.
if you need any other help, please feel free to ask.
should be in the "others cars" section, not general Maxima
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1992 GXE l 414,000km on original tranny and original VG30E l Pioneer Premier 12" 3500w subwoofer l 600w amp l JVC H/U l aftermarket fog lights l 2.5" Magnaflow catback exhaust l Momo summer rims l Stock winter rims l Sparco Sprint driver/passenger seat w/drivers 6 point harness l Sparco Volanti steering wheel l Castrol Syntec oil/premium Vpower gas
Future mods- 5spd swap, Z31 turbo w/intercooler
This winters mods- Z31 hood scoop, digital cluster swap, lowering springs
alright a post i can actually help with. i own an 03 limited edition sentra which is an ser with a different interior.
bad
1. get a header. the precat is known to crap out
2. loctite the butterfly screws in the intake manifold. they are known to back out and go into the cylinders and score up the walls.
3. the gearing in the 02-03 wasnt as good as the 04+
4. no real aftermarket support (but it's gonna be a dd)
good
1. the front end of the 02-03 ser is the best looking out of all b15s
2. very torquey engine
3. 6 speed (in the spec vs only) 5 speed (only available in 02), and 4 speed auto
gas mileage is around 25mpg, that may be good or bad on how you look at it.
personally, i'd look into a civic/corolla just bc if it's a dd, then they will last longer with less effort put in.
if you need any other help, please feel free to ask.
Well one of the reasons im looking at those specific SE-R's is becuz they cost almost the same as Civics/Corollas with similar mileage so i figured why not? Its much more fun to drive and much more powerful
Do u have an automatic or manual? For some reason i thought the SE-R AT came with a CVT transmission not a 4 speed...thats kind of a downer
Well one of the reasons im looking at those specific SE-R's is becuz they cost almost the same as Civics/Corollas with similar mileage so i figured why not? Its much more fun to drive and much more powerful
Do u have an automatic or manual? For some reason i thought the SE-R AT came with a CVT transmission not a 4 speed...thats kind of a downer
Thanks for the help!
if any that would have a CVT would be 09. and what you should do it get a b13 SE-R they are really quick have one of the most used and reliable motors known to nissan and mine got 41mpg at best and 35-38 on average.
jake
but this should be in a diff forum
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i heard search is pretty good...
2002 Maxima SE - 6spd, CAI, 08 Maxima wheels, more on the way 1997 Maxima GLE - Stock and sold
1991 Sentra SE-R 18" Konig Toxxin's, HKS Short ram air, HKS muffler, short shifter, interior redone with red crushed velvet, and Alpine security. SOLD
1996 Maxima GXE - 5spd, A33 wheels, CAI, Y-Pipe - Sold
1975 CB550F Supersport -sold
1981 GS550T - Sold
1981 GS850L - Love every minute
198o GS750EX 16V - in the process
ditto on the B13 SE-R, ive heard they can take 450+ horses without problem, and theyre easy to modify
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1992 GXE l 414,000km on original tranny and original VG30E l Pioneer Premier 12" 3500w subwoofer l 600w amp l JVC H/U l aftermarket fog lights l 2.5" Magnaflow catback exhaust l Momo summer rims l Stock winter rims l Sparco Sprint driver/passenger seat w/drivers 6 point harness l Sparco Volanti steering wheel l Castrol Syntec oil/premium Vpower gas
Future mods- 5spd swap, Z31 turbo w/intercooler
This winters mods- Z31 hood scoop, digital cluster swap, lowering springs
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Well one of the reasons im looking at those specific SE-R's is becuz they cost almost the same as Civics/Corollas with similar mileage so i figured why not? Its much more fun to drive and much more powerful
Do u have an automatic or manual? For some reason i thought the SE-R AT came with a CVT transmission not a 4 speed...thats kind of a downer
Thanks for the help!
i have the auto. cvt only came out or the b16 sentras 07+.
listen to the people on here that say get a classic b13. the sr20 is pretty much bulletproof and parts are endless for it. the b13 would make an excellent dd
i have the auto. cvt only came out or the b16 sentras 07+.
listen to the people on here that say get a classic b13. the sr20 is pretty much bulletproof and parts are endless for it. the b13 would make an excellent dd
Honestly I wouldnt mind any year Sentra SE-R just as long as its in good condition and within my price range...I havent seen any older than 02 being sold in my area tho
Honestly I wouldnt mind any year Sentra SE-R just as long as its in good condition and within my price range...I havent seen any older than 02 being sold in my area tho
How do u like the Auto's performance?
the thing with the 2.5 is the precat in the header is a huge problem. it's crappy and it will break up and get sucked back into the motor. i'd focus more on the b13. you can get one in ok condition for 1-2k and the motors last forever.
my auto is ok. fastest time i ran was 15.3 with i/h/e
My wife has an 04 SE-R spec-v. It's pretty damn quick. The only real problem we've had with it is other people backing into it. The fuel consumption is okay...average about 24mpg...but that's what you get with a bigger motor and a bit of a heavy right foot. Prior to that we had 04 1.8s. Slow...but good on gas.
sr20de motor good for daily driver or mods the tranny on the b15 can take more abuse than the earlier models under boost but the roller rocker sr20 that comes in the b15 has a tendency not to hold up as well under boost
Last edited by streamway0; 10-07-2009 at 02:54 AM.
I had a B14 (200sx) and that thing got some awesome fuel mileage. With an intake and exhaust, I got 44 mpg on the highway. Mine was the 1.6L SE model, though. Once, I drove 520 miles on one tank of gas with two people, AC on and two cases of Jack Daniels in the trunk.
You might try to find an SE-R. That will have the SR20DE and like these guys have said, the engine is good stuff. You can also swap in a Bluebird or GTiR DET and really be in business. I imagine the fuel economy won't be as good.
If you go old school with the B13, watch for 5th gear popout.
As small cars go, Sentras, Civics and Corollas are the way to go. Most people that commute and are concerned about mpg and reliability have one of these. At least the smart folks that don't have Escorts or Crapoliers that break down.
Anyways, I used to have an 03 SE-R Auto. L.E. Sentra hit it right on, take care of the butterflies, pre-cats and watch out for belts/starter issues. Headlights will fade easily so get some PlasticX ready. They have low-end torque, but no high-end whatsoever esp in the auto. The interior is like 17 different colors of beige, and the gas mileage is terrible. My maxima dwarfs the mpg on the SE-R completely. Also watch out for ****ty rear calipers, known to freeze / collapse.
1. Quality issues on the interior
2. Turning radius almost as annoying as the max
3. Poor Gas mileage
Im also looking at the 04/05 Ford Focus 2.3, Mazda Protege 5...the Focus so far has impressed me the most with interior quality and solid driving dynamics.
BTW i dont have the Max anymore. Traded it in for an 09 TSX and ive already put 30k on it in less than one year so i need another car to eat up the miles
I had an 02 SER AT, got it used with 48K, had no issues besides the previous female dirver with bad hand/eye/foot coordination, lol. I experienced none of the issues stated above however, i kept getting a CEL that stated bad 02 sensor, well changed it, still light comes on, then i was told it was the MAF Sensor. The MAF for the 2.5 engiine cost like 280, the MAF for the 1.5 around 150. (I never changed the MAF) Long story short, found a good mechanic and it was the computer that went bad. Also had the autostart system would start fine the the summer but when it was hella cold in CT it had troubles to start. Had to get in and pump the gas a little. Never figured out what the problem was b/c it was infrequent. Car is Very Torque, but most nissans are. Overall loved the car drove it from NY to Houston, months later traded it in for the Maxima. If you are not gonna race it or just use it as a daily driver, you will be fine. Every car will have its issue. Personally i would not get a ford at the present moment, ie focus or any other ford ie cruise control FIRES. Good luck. PS. I would buy an ser again
I am looking at an '03 SE-R Spec-V for my brother. We have a blue one at our dealership w/ the 6spd. It's a nice car, definitely lots of torque like OP said before. He already has a classic '92 SE-R 5spd up in DC that he doesn't drive much and thinks he might like the bigger B15 SE-R. We'll see if we can get him financing on the '03.
As for the other cars you mentioned, I can definitely recommend the Mazda Protege5. They are lots of fun, have great handling, and a very reliable. Plus you get the handly hatchback and roof rack for hauling stuff around. My wife has had one for the last couple years and it's great to zip around in. Definitely a nice around town car. I don't really like it for long drives, because it's not that comfortable, but I think it would make a great DD. We selling ours if you are interested. It's an '03 automatic with bright blue mica paint and 89k miles. Let me know.
I was going to buy an 02-03 Spec V as a daily driver myself but after doing some reading I came to the conclusion that they can be very problematic which is actually a shame because the Spec V is an ideal "torquey" little daily driver.
I've seen quite a few local guys drop in VQ35 motors in their B15's but they can't properly run those cars worth a damn. Too much hype behind those
VQ35 swapped B15's in my opinion. More feasable to build the QR and turbo it.....again, in my opinion.
Hey guys Im brand new to the forums and as a former owner of a 2003 spec v I just thought Id throw in my two cents. The B15 Spec V's are fun little cars but I cannot emphasize enough how much better my new 2002 maxima se is compared to my old spec v. The specs are just notorious for having issue after issue, yes it is true that the two major preventable problems of the pre cat and butterfly valve screws can be addressed but the numerous instances of MAF sensor failure and overall lapses in interior and parts quality is just downright frustrating. Im just lucky I wised up and traded the car in when I did since I effectively saved myself a future of endless headaches. That car almost changed my stance on nissan as a builder of sporty reliable cars, but after owning the maxima for the past month and doing research into the 3.5l's I can safely say my confidence in nissan has been restored. They really got their **** right with the maxima and my gas mileage is almost comparable to my old spec and thats with 80 extra ponies under the hood. Basically I love my maxima to death
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