'01 SE-r spec-v vs '98 Integra GS-r

[kcap122]

Hey....

Wonderin, for a first car that i have about 9k to spend for, which is a more practical car for day-to-day, but maybe some racin on the weekends?

Between a Sentra SE-R Spec-V and Integra GS-R.

se-r has less horsepower but more torque, and a 6-speed instead of 5. i also hear the 1st gear on the spec-v is really short, like u only get up to 10mph.
but i havent driven either one yet.

Any thoughts? Personal preference?

[Daemos]

first of all..they never MADE a 2001 Spec V

They made 2002, 2003, and 2004s.

The 2002 had a really short 1st and 2nd gears(but not as short as you think) longish 3rd and 4th gears.

The 2003, has a better tranny syncros, longer 1st, and 2nd, and shorter 3rd and 4th.

If you're into modding the GSR might be a better deal.

If you found an 02 Spec V for 9K...then it's got a grinding tranny and is probally burning oil.

If you're not into modding however, the Spec V is a MUCH better deal than the GSR.

It's got 4 doors, tons of low end torque, which is awsome for city driving, and a HLSD which helps put the power to the ground.

But that's comming from a driver from a 2003 spec v

[kcap122]

yea typo i meant 2002.

also, ive heard the torque steer problems are terrible off the line.

and hav u ever raced a integra before?

[Daemos]

Originally Posted by kcap122

yea typo i meant 2002.

also, ive heard the torque steer problems are terrible off the line.

and hav u ever raced a integra before?

Torque Steer...hmmm I guess, you get used to it pretty quickly.

I've driven a GSR...wasn't all too impressed, although I do like the Type R alot

I think the GSR would be better in terms of build quality, aftermarket and reliablity.

But I love the low end grunt of the spec, it's fun

It's not everyday a 4 banger FWD N/A car can keep up with big V8s in 1st and 2nd gear (although after 3rd gear V8s will just pull away)

[Joel8946]

GSR all the way. More comfortable ride. Faster. Easier aftermarket. Plus its a honda, It will last forever. Not to be mean but I dont like Sentra Spec V. Seems like a family car. Integras are better looking too, by far

[joebowlr21]

Originally Posted by kcap122

se-r has less horsepower but more torque, and a 6-speed instead of 5.

so what if it has a 6th gear...........it's 6th gear is almost pretty much for gas saving purposes.It doesn't accelerate fast enough of even use 6th gear to top out.

[nacho_nissan]

im sure any engine will be happier with a 6th speed. its gonna be chillin while driving fast.
anyway the SE-R gets my vote. and its a nissan, its made to last. and one more thing, its not in every corner!

[Joseph1082]

In most 6spds, the gears are closer together (in ratio) than in a five speed... this is a significant advantage, the RPMs drop less after a shift.

[kcap122]

Originally Posted by nacho_nissan

im sure any engine will be happier with a 6th speed. its gonna be chillin while driving fast.
anyway the SE-R gets my vote. and its a nissan, its made to last. and one more thing, its not in every corner!

it always looks like the spec-v owners get defensive when people start talkin about their ride. yeah, like someone said, alot more people have teg's but thats also cause theyve been around about four-five times longer.

im def going GS-R. thanks

[nacho_nissan]

Originally Posted by kcap122

it always looks like the spec-v owners get defensive when people start talkin about their ride. yeah, like someone said, alot more people have teg's but thats also cause theyve been around about four-five times longer.

im def going GS-R. thanks

yeah any car owner will step up for their ride! and there has been SE-R's in the past, not SPEC-V's but SE-R's since 91', and even then, theres about 2 times more integras in the world! nothin bad with that, but look at other options people...and i dont have a Spec-V i just have a B13 and step up for all good cars! integras are also good, but in this case i have to go with the sentra

[freakonaleash1187]

i love nissan's, and the sentra is a great car (i remember the first spec-v i saw, but i won't get into that), but it still has four-doors. i don't know if i could get around that. so i would probably go with the gsr.

[Joel8946]

Yeah theres more tegs. Maybe cause its a better car than the spec-v hmmm that is probibly the reason. Plus it looks better.

[Jimster]

I'll take the Integra, Honda's never have let my family down and they're great fun to drive....

[Joel8946]

Yeah weve ownd hondas in the past and they live up to thier name of being the most reliable.

[nacho_nissan]

Originally Posted by Joel8946

Yeah weve ownd hondas in the past and they live up to thier name of being the most reliable.

is this scientifically proven? ive lived around nissan and toyota all my life and i would say the same about both. i gotta give honda props for reliability, but thats it reliability or performance? cant have them both...