GTwannaB
GTwannaB Dork
3/22/23 11:41 p.m.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/antioch-2006-nissan-sentra-se/7601491717.html
 

Where can you buy a running sub $3k car anymore. Plus low mileage and spec V fun. 

accordionfolder
accordionfolder UltraDork
3/22/23 11:59 p.m.

Yeah, that's a buy it now and figure out the details later car. Great deal.

Puddy46
Puddy46 Reader
3/23/23 1:50 p.m.

Good thing that's on the opposite side of the country, otherwise I'd have to figure out where I'd be putting it.  

saruken
saruken Reader
3/26/23 12:06 p.m.

Would this drivetrain fit in an '83 Civic? Asking for a friend.

If this wasn't 2,500 miles away, I'd buy it with the intent to pull the engine but then enjoy it too much and just end up with another fun way to burn cash. And a Civic shell that still doesn't move...

jfryjfry
jfryjfry SuperDork
3/26/23 1:32 p.m.

Can anyone confirm that it really is a spec v?   My friend said he thought they all had gold brembo calipers.  Of course they could be painted but wondering if there were other tells

madmrak351
madmrak351 Reader
3/26/23 2:57 p.m.

Looks like a specV to me. The 6 speed manual was only on the V. Non V SER had a five speed manual or the automatic transmission. The front Brembos were an option not standard.

Puddy46
Puddy46 Reader
3/26/23 3:03 p.m.

In reply to jfryjfry :

Not all Spec-Vs had the brembo brakes, they were an option.

dannyp84
dannyp84 HalfDork
3/26/23 7:02 p.m.

I've driven a b13 SE-R but never this generation with the 2.5, what were they like? Torquey and lower revving than the Civic Si of that era ?

SKJSS (formerly Klayfish)
SKJSS (formerly Klayfish) PowerDork
3/26/23 8:25 p.m.

In reply to dannyp84 :

Yes, exactly.  I have this exact same car, which I actually be selling very shortly.  The engine is comparatively lazy next to the Si, however it has far better torque.  It pulls hard from 2000rpm and runs out of steam before 6000.  Interior is still very Sentra.  Handling is quite good, very quick responses from the steering.  As a budget back road stormer or HPDE toy it's pretty damn good.

jfryjfry
jfryjfry SuperDork
3/27/23 5:31 a.m.

In reply to SKJSS (formerly Klayfish) :


selling a spec-v se-r??   Send me the details; my buddy is looking for one.  Maybe this one, maybe yours...

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