Why you Should Buy a Sentra SE-R Spec V

I love my 2002 Sentra Spec V, even with all of the work I have had to do to it. More people need to know about these cars, and if my recommendation will make it more popular, then here it is.
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[@thefellduck]

I'm an original owner of a 2006 Spec V. Took me a while to love the car but after 12 years, I really enjoy it.

[@teresoflores8318]

Alex Goulet by any chance is your clutch stiff? I just bought one with 70k miles and the clutch is stiff to the point it feels like I'm doing a leg workout overtime.

[@iFrostiy]

@@teresoflores8318 probably replaced the clutch right before selling it. Consider bleeding it?

[@teresoflores5369]

@@iFrostiy sorry for the late reply, yeah It needed to be bled, the car was also sitting for years without moving.

[@ramonnavarro9752]

Right on, I'm an original owner myself too (2004). Took quite a while to get it going, these guys are spoiled there were no parts at the beginning; all we had were after market cat back, intakes or Nismo parts at the start.

[@sumguynamedking]

@@ramonnavarro9752 that's what I read on the forums. Older posts are begging for parts that are made by multiple manufacturers now. Got mine for 3380 in 2013 and the paint is pristine

[@kitsterspecv7513]

Its so cool someone has love for the V. I bought mine brand new in 03. This car has taught me a lot and still enjoy it today. Although its not a fully built sr20 this motor is awesome with just bolt ons. There isnt a car on the road that can hang dollar for dollar. I have taken so many honda/acura badges with my Spec I lost count. So cheers and keep that Spec togather.

[@nicksta16]

@Critical Cheeze Umm slow? Please, name one car that could out perform a SPEC V, brand new, out the door for $17K in 2003. The Spec Vs beat everything in its price range at the time. It would beat V6 Mustangs, V6 Camaros of that era in both straight line and handling, It would murder Civic Si's and still give stock SRT-4s, VW GTIs and the RSX Type S a run for their money. All of which cost thousands of dollars more! lmao

[@DavisRyan12]

What is your experience in the reliability department? I want one but I can’t afford to have it break on me

[@2ttez861]

I didn't even know these things existed! Thank you! Keep up the good work lad 👍

[@rierboiwithans]

+RealRevolution Squad Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoy it 😀

[@rapidtransit8373]

Two of my children gave me a Nissan sentra Rtype no v but I don't need no stinkin v!! My daughter called me on father's day said don't go no where I'm coming over. She pulled up in yes a yellow 2003 sentra se. I thought she got it for her but then she handed me the title and keys. Brought a tear to my eye. I am so blessed to have great kids. When I drove it my chin hit the floorboard. The car jumps up to 100 in secs. and rides like you're doing 50. Since it was free going to start fixing a few small things. Love the channel and will keep you updated. Peace out ✌

[@testing448]

I loved the se-r because of my brother. When I was 14 years old. He had the 1991 Sentra se-r. These were the times when Honda ruled the streets. The year was when the fast and furious came out. Mostly every teen and adults in my town had 99 civics si, integra gsr, crx and preludes. Nissans weren’t very popular and my brother told me to never followed the crowd and be different. When he got a brand new 2002 ser spec v he immediately modded it with DC header, HOT shot performance cold air intake, eibach springs, apexi ws2 exhaust.he gave me his 1991 se-r till it overheated and messed up the motor so I had to junk it. The spec v was a beast of it time it was torquey. It beat a lot of the 99 civic si and integra gsr out there. I ended up getting a spec v of my own when I was 23 years old. I had an 05 ser spec v with the ugly fascia. Literally the same mods as my brother except my wheels were better I had Nismo wheels and brembo brakes and my intake was a fujita cai. I loved it great car for auto x, love the responsiveness of the qr25 but it was short lived the car had limitations it lack high end power. I was losing to prelude h22, rsx type s and Celtics GTS. I came a long way from the spec v to a couple of 350z, g37 coupe/sedans, g35 sedan, q50 3.7 now I have a q60 red sport. We still have my brothers spec v in the garage. I am currently doing a serpentine belt, alternator, motor mounts. Just did the sparks and coils. I will be daily driving it due to the gas prices right now hahaha it’s crazy that it uses premium gasoline.

[@djyoutubo]

I had a silver '03 and loved it! Couldn't keep up with my friend's '06 GTI, nor was it near as refined in any way, but it was the odd man out rice racer, which I enjoyed! My '12 G37xS and now '16 A5 were not as fun as this thing. Memories!

[@timbarrnard37]

I just bought mine last week. Gotta say, I love it.

[@Selectrolux]

I literally just bought one of these cars today, a 2005 with just 69K on the clock and it's in beautiful condition. It's not technically on the road yet, but I drove it 15 miles home from the seller's house with a plate from my other car. I can't fucking wait to get it registered and tagged. I've been looking for just the "right" Spec V for a long time.

[@TrueGrandImperial]

THE FEW THE PROUD THE SPEC-V'S

[@rierboiwithans]

+TrueGrandImperial Preach! 🙏

[@npaul4171]

Or, for everyone else that doesn't know the car, Spec Fives!

[@infamouz111]

​@TchSgt Beanie How are the SE-R's? im thinking about getting an 04' with 148,000 miles on it. Are they reliable?

[@leavingasap843]

Great job, good video. Great, smart, clear facts.

[@vonnentrepreneur3378]

love my 03 Se-r spec v..Definitely a head turner and not a ton around.. 👌👍nice post very informative..

[@williambreeze2659]

Thanks for the video!

[@npaul4171]

I bought a 2002 new as the first car that was actually MY car - same red color as yours. Awesome car that's tons of fun. I really enjoyed it and while the QR wasn't necessarily the easiest platform for FI, it responded nicely to bolt-ons and these bolt-ons were cheap even back when the car was pretty new. By the time it was wrecked, I had added a HotShot intake, ported intake, AEBS header, MR downpipe, Stromung catback, pulleys, JWT cams, removed the balancer shaft, short shift kit, rear sway bar, lower tie bar, the NISMO damper kit, added stiffer motor mounts, threw on 225 Pilot Sport 2's, tuned using a Super AFC 2, and added carbon fiber hood, skirts, spats, and a lip, HIDs, full audio system (sub and dedicated mids/highs, each with a dedicated JL amp), Pioneer Elite touchscreen (which was pretty rare back then as the iPhone was still half a decade away) (edit-and oh yeah, the Loctite mod to the butterfly valve screws!) To this day I miss it as it is the only car I ever modified that extensively, so it was truly an extension of my personality. The 2002-2003 is IMO the coolest styling year of the platform, although admittedly I am biased.

[@luckx6533]

Good to see someone i relate to lol

[@TheWHEATISHweet]

I'm actually looking at this to be my first car.

[@dealershipdudes2340]

LOVE IT!

[@efrainlopez1260]

Very well put! Bro from a former first generation 94 Nissan Sentra SE-R owner. I'm back into buying a 2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V. It is definitely way quicker than my 94

[@plumage_again]

Oh the memories. I remember the second gear saying to me "Come on, floor it, you know you want it!" :)

[@devlinfan]

Love my v-spec 03.

[@AImighty]

My first car ever was an ‘01 Base Sentra. Now I’m in an ISF but I may consider buying an Se-R Spec V as a daily in memory of my ‘01 Sentra.

[@mralldayiskate100]

this is one of my favorite cars

[@SCAZcast]

I luv my stock 02 spec-v! I've recently been driving at higher rpms, shifting at around 3.5-4k and staying in gearing longer. when i first got it i would always shift into 6th but im staying in 5th more often to get around the idiots that camp in the passing lane. i absolutely love having a 6th gear !!

[@crw5536]

SCAZcast I’m looking into one with 180k miles anything I should look for

[@Thehelpfulltru-moocow]

@@crw5536 how’d it go man, I’m looking at a 03 spec v with 150,000 anything I should know ?

[@jstealth5861]

Great Video

[@josephcromey7120]

Proud owner of 2004 a spec v!

[@CJKlutch]

my car doesnt make 296. it makes 292.

[@rierboiwithans]

+CJKlutch Rip. I assumed you had my sticker on lol.

[@CJKlutch]

nope. cant say i do. would appreciate the shoutout for using my pic.

[@rierboiwithans]

+CJKlutch Of course, I have you in my featured channels too, the Spec Vs need to be saved even though mine is probably the most hated on the internet.

[@se-riousken9216]

They give Spec Vs away here in Jacksonville

[@kc8653]

Had the 06 and 08 specV. Both were fun cars. Both were fully bolted. Had stillen header when they actually made them..

[@Tactical.chocolate]

Great video

[@andrewclark3093]

Have a 2005 sentra 5 speed . Definitely love this is . Even being bone stock

[@nicksta16]

Guys, just FYI, Nissan redesigned the head gasket for the B16 SPEC V in 2007 with 3 layers of steel around the cylinders, instead of just 2 in the B15 SPEC V. The 2 head gaskets are interchangeable, all you have to do is drill an oil drain hole in the B16 head gasket and install it on the B15, this will resolve the B15's head gasket issue. It's a simple solution for when the original head gasket eventually fails. As far as the oil burning, most of it was a result of poor attention to detail during the assembly process, keep in mind that the USDM QR25 was assembled in Mexico(Not Japan) It was pretty much a crap shoot whether you got a good one or not. Back when these cars were in their hay day, B15 enthusiasts would tear these engines apart and find piston rings not clocked correctly (ring gaps lined up) and cylinder walls not honed properly etc..This and the pre cat issue were to blame for the oil consumption. I had a local machine shop assemble one of these engines years ago with factory Nissan internals and piston rings paired with the 2007 B16 head gasket and aftermarket (catless header). That engine didn't burn a drop of oil in between oil changes. Yes, not a single drop in 5K miles.

[@danielvargason7006]

i have one 2004 and i love it i call ity my rocket

[@michaelbuckridge5011]

I just bought a 2006 with 126k on the body and 70k on the motor. It has the CEL due to a bad cat, but the car was only $2300 so I think I got a good deal. I love it and have loads of plans for it

[@ammel_z]

Agreed - just bought a 2004 Spec-V for my daily on CL - $1400 with 180k miles

[@EEvil94]

Anthony Melendez how's it holding up.?

[@ammel_z]

EEvil 94 not too bad! Only serious repairs I needed to do right away were the belt tensioner and alternator - but still having some trouble starting every now and then. Otherwise an engine flush and cleaning did wonders. Having the body cleaned up currently.

[@rpmautopartsinc.7922]

Anthony Melendez. I have a 2006 spec v. Starting problems are common but easy to fix. Replace the cam & crack position sensor (must be the OEM) and problem solved

[@ammel_z]

Thank you, RAP!

[@ammel_z]

"Genuine Nissan 23731-6N21A Crankshaft Position Sensor" on amazon?

[@bluebannanafreak]

I got an 07 sentra spec v. pretty good car. raced a full bolt on b15 spec v and recked it but it was nice.

[@anuar.m.y]

AAAHHHHH building one!!! but it is getting expensive!

[@juanbarraza5604]

my first car was just like this one great choice

[@rierboiwithans]

+Juan Barraza Thanks man, they are really underrated in my opinion. I don't hear enough people talking about them outside of the forums.

[@juanbarraza5604]

because of the precat issues but once you fix that you are good. after that i got hooked with nissans

[@stevenhinkle6957]

If you've never owned a Honda, get one. You can't understand how great they are until you've had one or nine of them... Still recovering from my Honda addiction.

[@WideOpenThrottleGarage]

Got check out my boosted ride along with a Spec-V

[@SnoopyRu1980]

I have a 05 SE-R that I've had since the day I bought it new & love it, I swapped front end out to the 03 front end & it's heavily modded, it's only real downfall is it's trans as it's a automatic but yet I still break off newer cars and V8's...once it goes I'll do the SpecV trans & ECU swap.

[@rierboiwithans]

+$noopyRUger Sounds sick👍.

[@danielvargason7006]

i got mine 300.00 with salvage til. just little body damge motor real good i love it

[@honda5456]

Replacing the engine in mine with a 43xxx mile engine for $700, can’t beat it!

[@maxmustermann19203]

nc content subscribed!

[@DubTheG]

Just bought an '06 for 1500. Runs like a champ

[@eddygonzalez6632]

Just got my 2003 SE-R SpecV and it needs a lot of work. Have any pointers on where to start? Also my car tends to turnover when I start it but sometimes doesn’t start, any pointers with that too?

[@cranky5246]

I don't know if this car was sold in another countries but un México Is relatively common, It looks so badass

[@Jambiswag]

Have a 2007 has been pretty okay

[@michaelramirez2382]

Love my 05 spec v

[@Bonbonbon739]

Good Video. I have a 2001 Nissan Sentra SER and a 2001 V6 Honda Accord VTEC and i will say the Honda drives MUCH more smoother when it comes to speed bumps and potholes, where my nissan feels like a wooden rollarcoaster. BUT Ive NEVER had a problem with my nissan. and both cars have over 200,000 miles. and the nissan is nice and zippy.

[@dongonzulman6478]

I used to have an '02 Spec V. I loved it when it ran, but it ate butterfly valve screws, cat fell apart and bits got sucked in the engine, and a bunch of other little issues. Total Frankenstein car with its altima engine and maxima 6 speed. I ended up giving it to a neighbor after it say broken down for over a year just to get it out of the driveway. but I still miss it sometimes.

[@plumage_again]

I remember this, I think there was a recall.

[@armorinaction]

I had an 05 Altima with the same engine

[@coreywilliams2668]

i have an 04 stock base model sentra and its my first car

[@sailingvesselkuma4366]

Ur right ...... I get tired of Honda all day , the SER spec v is great car but I don’t see them on the road nowadays

[@reuben3811]

Hey man wondering if a 02 spec v with 214k is worth 2,200? I won't front I'm a Honda guy and I don't know that much about Nissan's. It's really clean and garage kept just don't know about mileage

[@johnparker2605]

Just got a 2004 SE-R spec v with 74,000 miles, just installed an AEM cai and help on what to do next? Trying to make this a one of a kind on Oahu.

[@eddierivera5254]

Im a noobie and I just wanna know if it’s legal if you could just get a body kit to make it look like the Skyline but still mod it or super charge it or even turbo

[@StaticGarageUSA]

nissan FTW!

[@reginoldsanchez7865]

Nissian now is terrible. Their CVT transmissions break down before 75,000

[@ramonnavarro9752]

I own a 2004, and it's original owner. I have done just about everything you can do to this car throughout its 16 year lifetime, and I still drive it on the weekends. I cannot tell you how many times I have been asked directly by shop owners to sell this this vehicle. I agree with you somewhat with aftermarket performance parts; however, we are plagued with "discontinued" parts issues. Lots of kids turning 1.8 S and 2.5 S shells into Spec V conversions have literally dried up used parts. The transmission alone is highly sought after itself. Let me know if you ever get tired of your Spec if the transmission is decent I'll take it from you.

[@keithschannel1302]

Like the 02 too 06 body style but nothing beats the 91 too 94 Nissan Sentra SE-R edition

[@fatDaddypaddy215]

It's 175 at the crank not the wheels

[@3vilSuperman]

I have had one of these for ten years. I need to replace the mesh seats because they are stained, the headlights and carbon fiber hood have oxydized, and the black paint has gone to crap. But it is a good car mechanically.

[@rierboiwithans]

+General Zod Basically performance compacts in a nutshell. Spend big on powertrain, and cheap out on everything else. But hey, with intake, header, and exhaust it's essentially the same as a Fiesta ST.

[@Kooldood.]

good vid! you look like peter parker (spiderman) lol

[@rierboiwithans]

Haha thanks just don't let the secret out to my High School!

[@josepholiva4260]

Are you in ny? Im looking to buy one i wanna put megan heads on... will that make me fail emissions

[@enriquesenior4629]

I miss my spec-V

[@skateconner]

Thanks bub

[@maalikl74]

Just bought a 1.8s sentra last week as my first car. Trying to learn everything about it

[@rierboiwithans]

+Maalik Lockhart Congratulations! Best luck with it!

[@Tactical.chocolate]

I hav a 2001 se. I thought about tuning it up. After this vid i just might

[@Rip_Snorting]

im still driving my 1.8 automatic waiting to find an SER for sale, so my current hobby is finding any Spec V on the road, i call it SSS Superior Sentra Spotting

[@keepitburnt]

Sell your 1.8 and buy a SE R ASAP

[@Rip_Snorting]

i finally got one back in september, its pretty fun :)

[@SamMartinez22]

Still think the b13 Sentra is the best one

[@keithschannel1302]

You damn right there the best

[@jbarnesiii88]

Yes, I miss my spec v but I miss my b13 even more. SR20 but the exterior and interior had def seen better days, a real bucket, pulled a tree growing through the engine bay and bought it for $350. Had it for 2 years. I had high hopes for a sleeper but then she started to chainslap and seized seconds after first slap.

[@jtheprospector.1458]

Yup. I drive one. Hail the old school.

[@Blaze2026_]

I have an 02 spec v also got it for $350 and it sat for like 6 years before I got and it's pretty slow on straight aways ecspecially cuz I was used to driving a maxima but a hell of a lot better going around corners but it still has it's fair share of probelms and then some

[@Cesk3boy]

Where can i get the front spoiler?

[@woogcusdamato]

Trust me when I say I never had so many car clubs and Latinos ask to buy my 05 sR spec v

[@djhero0071]

The biggest problems with these cars are the aftermarket is unbelievably niche compared to other cars. Along with that, the stock engines cannot make past some 300 horsepower without needing internal mods. It limits things to an extent and it's made worse considering the community for these cars online is all but dead outside guys like this.

[@tyhyhh]

got my 97 prelude for 2200 too amazing how cheap these old sporty cars are

[@amine787]

What about the B16 SE-R Spec V ?

[@queen684masunu6]

So there's one for sale now in 2020 is it still worth 2200? With 140k miles

[@tylerspector9928]

i just sold my spec v from 06 fully stock was a great car until my exhaust fell off...

[@tylerspector9928]

also just as a point out it does make 175 hp over 180 tq however it doesnt make those to the wheels.

[@adangochez8400]

Love my 02 spec V 😃😃👌🏻👌🏻

[@crw5536]

Adan Gochez I’m looking into one with 180k anything certain I should be checking for

[@crw5536]

180k miles

[@astrallarium]

I got myself a used 2012 spec-v after someone crashed my 2009 Versa while they were on a red light

[@kpatt2006]

currently shopping like crazy for a good sub $4k car to be my daily. looking at eclipse gt, sentra spec v, scion tc, bmw 325i, rsx type s with higher mileage or rebuilt title. I had an 04 spec v a few years ago rebuilt title was hit in the front. worst experience ever with the gas pedal going into "limp" mode while driving becoming completely unresponsive. could happen at red light or cruising at 60. luckily, I avoided any serious accidents it could've caused, but has really made me weary of owning another spec v. Loved the car when it worked though, very fun.

[@rierboiwithans]

+Miadous My bet is that it could be throttle body or throttle position sensor in the pedal. In my opinion the EP3 Civic Si and the Spec V are probably some of the easiest and cheapest fun cars to work on.

[@kpatt2006]

Both of those things were replaced. Along with numerous other sensors, ecm, and other things. It was at 4 different shops for several months and several hundred dollars spent. It was never 100% fixed for sure, I just found someone else that wanted to deal with it and got rid of it. It was previously wrecked in the front and I believe it was rebuilt by two amateur mechanics that I bought it from and had some wiring issues somewhere.

[@got2bgotti10]

Burn OiL very bad had a 2006 128.xxx miles stay away everybody relax it’s an Nissan Altima Motor 😂 lol

[@mugracing4965]

Nice! B13 vs nx trip to mexico! my first video

[@newphone3594]

I had one and I really miss it :(

[@peterntiare]

Put a sway bar you'll. Over take cars like a boss I do😎

[@ramonrodriguez7940]

Can someone tell me where I can find a computer for me Sentra Sr model 2004

[@comgeturs]

There's a 2002 Sentra SE-R Spec V for $2,300 just posted today. Only 95k miles. Do you think that's a good deal?

[@rierboiwithans]

+Nissan717 Yes, just look out for oil/coolant level and consumption, the stock exhaust manifold, bad compression, and blowby. They are great when healthy, but plenty of them are abused.

[@alan6678]

Nissan717 that's a very good deal I bought my 02 back in 2011 but I was rear ended at about 75 mph so it rolled and was totaled but yes the specV's are beyond great cars and for that mileage and price that's a steal

[@mralldayiskate100]

It was on Facebook right

[@FastSloW-qt8xf]

I picked mine up for 3 out the door with 98k. Was in great shape with service records the whole way back. I painted it though. The factory paint had a bit of sunburn

[@EEvil94]

There's one in my city for $1300 it's a 2003! , I want to pick it up just because it's so cheap , but I have 4 cars already :/

[@alansmilealot]

On the Atlanta CL people are trying to sell them at 3k in bad condition

[@vancesaario6079]

i have a 03 157 000 for $500 love the car

[@brandonwright2067]

I agree with this but the last gen 2009 is the best looking best sounding and puts out 201hp not 175 like previous gens

[@story1162]

Shit I want one now thanks bro.

[@davidprovencal1663]

Want to know if the fuel economy is okay?

[@xxim-_-bakedxx1121]

Can I use specv parts?

[@johnniecash9708]

JEESUS I just bought a 2006 Sentra SE R Spec V and I paid around $1500 for repairs, etc. One owner. My mechanic said it was in stellar shape. I've had issues though. The hydroulic clutch snapped in 2 places, and the mech had to weld it since we couldn't find a replacement right then, and now it's like sticking or something? Sometimes it runs perfect, then other times it is like the clutch is still slightly depressed or the car RPMs I can run it out higher per gear and it putts putts a bit, intermittendely. I wish a person that loves these lived near me. Frustrated. Trying to love the car, it's hard.

[@J.Nev.]

One Question.. Why Is It That Spec-vs Require Premium Fuel , But Regular Fuel In Altima's 2.5 With The Same Exact Engine ?

[@J.Nev.]

ri$erboi I Thought Everything Was The Same Except The Ecu Tuning Because Altimas Do Have Lower Top Speeds. But I Wanted A SpecV So Bad But There Are Literally None Left Where I Stay That's In Reasonable Condition .

[@rierboiwithans]

+Seth.N They will be collectable at some point, so get one while you can. The B13 SE-R has risen in value astronomically since people realized you could tune them.

[@3vilSuperman]

I believe it is a combination of the compression ratio and the fuel timing.

[@sweatyb0t]

the ecm is tuned different and the way the butterfly valvez work ib the Ser and specv is different than the altima. engines are inter changeable trust me i did it 3 times before it was totaled out but ecm makes all tje difference in it

[@J.Nev.]

PrinceDanielCortez I Thought All 2002-2006 Qr25de Butterfly Valves Opened At 5,000rpm? The Motors Must Be Identical If They Make The Same 175hp And The Same 180 Trq. And They Have The Same Engine Failures Too.

[@edwinmarshall5975]

I believe the 2000 and 2001 Sentra se came with SR20DE but the ser spec v looks better also the sec v was available with Brembo’s

[@breezydagreat12]

Just bought my 4th spec v lol. Pick one up while you still can they’re getting hard to find

[@arutezza]

I would like to get one but like the 240sx is a hard pass even if is a slow car

[@downwithtrudeau]

Does it burn oil?

[@weaponsgrade47]

I own an 04’ spec v... it’s quick until... you drive a car that’s actually quick.... he said “fucking roast them” haha

[@-kyoichi-1923]

Jdm or usdm ?🤔🤔

[@jdavidblais]

i just bought a specv 2011, what should a do, turbo or supercharge ????

[@rierboiwithans]

+David Turbo, 2j racing in Atlanta does great work and sells full turbo kits and dyno tunes, the few superchaged ones out there use a discontinued procharger setup that is infamous for blowing up from the inside out. Go turbo, no question.

[@Ivan-ge9jw]

Idk i heard about the FWD 3.8L supercharged gtp/gs regals and pontiacs putting 240hp 280 torque stock. Easy to mod and cheap.

[@rierboiwithans]

+Ivan Morales They are a great bang for your buck car however I believe that they are automatic only. Them and Monte Carlos of the same era can be real sleepers