To all Spec V owner: how do you like/dislike your car?

[etam]

Hi all, I am new to here and want to learn more about the car... I try a search on "like spec" and "dislike spec" and try to find out more about the car from owner's point of view but can't find any.

Can you all pround owner of Spec V, give me an honest opinion about what you like about the car and what can be improved with the car?

I like to hear about....
* driving comfort (front and rear) (I am 5 foot 10/160lb)
* engine noise
* wind noise
* gas mileage
* blind spot checking
* gear ratio
* braking
* handling
* any major/minor problem
* dash at night/daytime
* controls location
* fit/finish of the car
* paint
* how good is the heat system (I am from Toronto)
* how about air conditioning (or nobody try it yet?? anyone from California??)
* does air conditioning draw a lot of power from the car??

everything... just tell me about it!

Regards,

Ernest

[babyskyline]

Well here's my point of view for my white SpecV.
Engine noise... quite as a cat.
Driving comfort, I love the way it feels, take's corners like a champ.
Gas mileage, I have to say is OKAY. Everything else you mentioned is tight. I honestly think that for the price of what you pay for this car I think that it's one of the best deals for the money. I'm pretty sure that I speak for everyone who has one. I mean you get power, sounds, good suspension, tight ass interior, etc....Peace.:alien:

[etam]

Yes, I agree, for the price it is hard to beat!! (only C$25k for a fully loaded specV)... come on, what about the other owner.... 20+ view.. only 1 reply??

Or you can point me to the right thread and I can read myself.

Have a good weekend!

Ernest

[SentraFi]

I love my Spec V. No complaints here! I just have to tone down on the accelerator cuz I'm getting crappy mileage. I drove a 92 Sentra XE before so this is my first car with actual power.

[babyskyline]

I love red man, I got a white one. I deffinately agree with you bro, I have no complaints with the car what so ever. I too have to watch the mileage on my car because I have only had the car for about 2 1/2 weeks and the miles are slowly creeping up. Hey man how did you post your picture on this site because I got pictures of mine. Peace out bro:alien:

[SentraFi]

Click "Profile" link at the top of the page.

Then go to "Edit Profile", in the "Additional Information" section, go to "Profile Photo".

You can then use "Click here to upload your photo for FREE."

I added the picture as my signature too. use the [IMG] command:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...?action=bbcode

Good Luck!

[etam]

test drove the car day before.. here is what I think as a owner of Legacy 2.5 and my brother's MK4 GTI VR6


The shifter is ultra tight! I did miss the 5th gear couple times!
Brake feel is good!
I hate the antenna!
side support of the seat is good! but I like to have more lumbar support!
the upgraded CD headunit looks cheap! no LED display! didn't bring CD with me and can't test the sub-woofer
partial fold-down seat is not good... can I remove the sub-woofer if I need to?
power is good! faster than my 2.5GT (165hp and 300lb more), comparable to VR6!
It is not noisy consider that it is a 4cyclinder!
rear leg room is tight! I know this is not full size sedan.
difficult to control the sunroof.. don't know if I close or not.

My brother like it because of the price/performance and extra doors for his baby!
I still like my 4yrs old Legacy AWD.. my car trade-in won't be good and for the extra money to put in SpecV... it doesn't worth it!

Overrall, good car! good first sport car... but may not be for us (kind of downgrade from VR6 or from a little larger Legacy AWD(it snows in Toronto!)).


Just my 2 cents!

Ernest

[aet]

just bought a silver spec v.
i'm 6'0 and 200 lbs. no problem; i am quite comfortable.
no one can sit behind me, though.
engine is pretty quiet. it is a great twisty road car(torque for fast turn exits) and it is really quick, but not truly fast.
i don't have the upgraded stereo and will put a good one in, at some point.
i wish the seats had more lumbar support.
the shifter is fine but you can miss 5th before you get used to it.

that's all.

[lockemiester]

Just got my spec in v.blue. Love it so far, pulls hard out of corners. As they have said before me it is great fun on twisty roads. Takes time to get used to 5th and even 6th, easy to miss shift till you get the hang of it. Good all aroud performer. I think it will be hard to beat the performance per $ value.

[etam]

lockemiester, which part of Canada you are from? how much did you paid for the car?

Ernest
Toronto

[lockemiester]

Fort McMurray, Alberta. I bought it in Calgary though. I paid $26,800 that is fully loaded and before my downpayment.

[etam]

lockemiester, can you get any discount? how long is the wait?

thx

[babyskyline]

I'm really not trying to be rude or anything so don't take offense to this. But are the prices of the SpecV's more expensive up there in Canada? The only reason I am asking is because $26,800 sounds VERY expensive even if it is fully loaded. My SpecV was only $21,100 and that was after tax, title, and liscense. With my down payment I only paid like $19,100 for mine and it's fully loaded as well as yours. Rockford Phosgate stereo and sunroof. I was just wondering if the prices are more up there. I'm surprised you didn't get into something like an 2000 S2000 or something for that much. Like I said man I wasn't trying to be a dick or anything I'm just trying to make sure you didn't get ripped off. Later:alien:

[Sanchi]

Originally posted by babyskyline
I'm really not trying to be rude or anything so don't take offense to this. But are the prices of the SpecV's more expensive up there in Canada? The only reason I am asking is because $26,800 sounds VERY expensive even if it is fully loaded. My SpecV was only $21,100 and that was after tax, title, and liscense. With my down payment I only paid like $19,100 for mine and it's fully loaded as well as yours. Rockford Phosgate stereo and sunroof. I was just wondering if the prices are more up there. I'm surprised you didn't get into something like an 2000 S2000 or something for that much. Like I said man I wasn't trying to be a dick or anything I'm just trying to make sure you didn't get ripped off. Later:alien:

babyskyline u didn't know that 26,800k in canada money is bout the same as your 21k over here in the states...

out buck is worth abit more, so it sounds like we pay less, but nope in the end its the same amount of money.

:sun: :flash:

[babyskyline]

Like I say all the time, I learn something new everyday. I never knew that, I'm a military brat but I must say that I have never been to Canada. Well that's good to hear then I was about to say, man that's alot of money. talk to you guys later.:alien: