03 Civic SI vs. 03 Sentra SE-R Spec-V
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if we get the ctr that looks similar to the ctr in europe/japan i would def. go for that.
ctr is a real looker, but the si is a real dud. i like the idea of owning a real ctr so much i'm thinkin' of sellin' my hatch for it, but at the same time i know my hatch is better. just want me some of that lsd
ctr is a real looker, but the si is a real dud. i like the idea of owning a real ctr so much i'm thinkin' of sellin' my hatch for it, but at the same time i know my hatch is better. just want me some of that lsd
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Oh, heck yeah. I love the factory body kit, the Type R stitching on the seats, the 40 extra hp's, the extra gear, the 17's, the lower ride. Mmmmmm....Type R....*droool*
Grrr...I guess I'll have to wait to scratch the itch till the fall...Man, will I be pissed if it doesn't come out till January.
Grrr...I guess I'll have to wait to scratch the itch till the fall...Man, will I be pissed if it doesn't come out till January.
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Drove both... I'd favor the Si hands down.. the Sentra is just not as good in quality. I had high hopes for the Sentra, but the interior is WAY too evident on where the costs were.
The seats are so badly made, they are like really big pieces of sponge with no frame or something. The Si seats, on the other hand, are AMAZING.
The seats are so badly made, they are like really big pieces of sponge with no frame or something. The Si seats, on the other hand, are AMAZING.
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Wow, I heard about some quality issues with the Sentra's seats, but I didn't know it was that bad. But you're right, I LOVED the Si seats. Thanks for the input.
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Drove both... I'd favor the Si hands down.. the Sentra is just not as good in quality. I had high hopes for the Sentra, but the interior is WAY too evident on where the costs were.
The seats are so badly made, they are like really big pieces of sponge with no frame or something. The Si seats, on the other hand, are AMAZING.
Drove both... I'd favor the Si hands down.. the Sentra is just not as good in quality. I had high hopes for the Sentra, but the interior is WAY too evident on where the costs were.
The seats are so badly made, they are like really big pieces of sponge with no frame or something. The Si seats, on the other hand, are AMAZING.
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i have a 02 Si i love it but there are pros and cons of each i believe the spec v has a lsd, 6speed, i wish i had a 6th gear it would help out in the gas area the si is at 4 grand doin 80. the spec v's are supposed to be a little quicker stock but close enough to where it is a drivers race. dude drive them both get what you like better..
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hehe. The CTR has a 6th gear. jk. I know what you mean. Thanks for the input. I drove the si and really liked the ride, but, I couldn't help but think about the extra 40 horsies the ctr has. I haven't driven the sentra, but I sat in it and liked the interior. I just wanted to get some input. I'll probably test drive them both the week I'm going to make a purchase.
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I drove the Spec V and it's a fun car. More HP, more torque, electronic throttle body, LSD, 6 speed. It really hauls through corners and the interior is comfy.
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And, see, on paper, it seems like the Spec V should have a huge advantage.
I wonder if the Spec V really has more HP to the wheels.
I wonder if the Spec V really has more HP to the wheels.
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I drove the Spec V and it's a fun car. More HP, more torque, electronic throttle body, LSD, 6 speed. It really hauls through corners and the interior is comfy.
I drove the Spec V and it's a fun car. More HP, more torque, electronic throttle body, LSD, 6 speed. It really hauls through corners and the interior is comfy.
