Article Comments 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V Full Test

24 messages, Last post on Apr 21, 2008 at 12:41 PM

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Article comments for Full Test: 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V - With the introduction of the third-generation Sentra SE-R, Nissan is hoping to get it right again with the high-performance Spec V. But following the same formula isn't going to be easy. (more)

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#20 of 24 Lemons? by salsdad Mar 29, 2008 (8:48 pm)
I don't think a discussion of the Sentra would be complete without a discussion of some of the troubles. I have an 07 SpecV, purchased 6 weeks ago. The power steering failed. The dealer replaced the entire steering column and power steering motor, no questions, but today I heard ominous noises from the steering. I have heard that my experience is common, and of other troubles as well, but have no first-hand knowledge.
#21 of 24 SER Spec V After 3 Months by dallar Apr 08, 2008 (5:30 pm)
Bought a 2007 new old stock Spec V after trying most of the usual competition - Civic SI, MazdaSpeed 3, Mini Cooper, etc. The Nissan was pretty much equal in performance yet thousands less.....paid a little over $17k for a car with a sticker of $23k - with sunroof, lsd, Fosgate, etc. So far no reliability issues with average of 26 mpg in city commuter traffic. I note the post above mentioned the steering issue. This has become a common problem with Specs and involves replacing the steering column as the electric power steering cannot be accessed in any other manner. So far this is the only serious problem being reported by a relatively large number of owners. My car handles well, is quiet, fun to drive and gets decent gas mileage considering the engine size - for not a lot of money. Replies to this message: busiris (Apr 16, 2008 2:34 pm)
#22 of 24 Re: SER Spec V After 3 Months [dallar] by busiris Apr 16, 2008 (2:34 pm)
Replying to: dallar (Apr 08, 2008 5:30 pm) I am beginning to wonder if electric power steering isn't quite ready for "prime time". And, not only within Nissan, but other manufacturers as well. I also have a BMW Z4, with electric power steering, and I have read that it has become an issue on some of those models as well. So far, it hasn't been a problem I recently purchase a 08 Altima, and was surprised at first to see that it had the traditional power steering pump set-up. The more I read about electric power steering, I'm rather glad that it didn't come equipped that way.
#23 of 24 Sentra a Reliable, Practical Saab Alternative by observer22 Apr 21, 2008 (12:41 pm)
The current Sentra seems to perhaps have an identity problem. I compared the Sentra's length/width/front shoulder room to the Saab 9-3 (now the smallest Saab) and found them to be very, very close. The Sentra SE-R Spec V is faster, less expensive, more reliable and has much better resale than the Saab 9-3. The newest generation Sentra has grown into legitimate competition for the Saab 9-3 and Volvo S60, especially the SE-R Spec V. Perhaps many will agree with me that the Sentra is more attractive than the Saab. And salesman will not laugh at you if you try to trade it in as they would if you tried trading in a Saab.