NB8A vs NB8B

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Tue May 06, 2008 3:49 pm

OK, before you throw things at me; hear this one out.

I'm looking specifically for NB owners to comment. I have a comparison to make; if there are any variables I haven't mentioned, just assume they are the same for both cars.

NB8A 30,000kms A few scratches in paint
NB8B 80,000kms good paint

Price is the same.

Which one would you buy and why?

Col · Postby **Col** » Tue May 06, 2008 4:20 pm

If it comes down to just 2 specific cars, then go the NB8B......later model, 6 speed box, better paint. The 80,000k's shouldn't matter.
If you were considering the NB8A, try and find a good clean 10AE, has more goodies again.

Garry · Postby **Garry** » Tue May 06, 2008 4:22 pm

Be patient and keep looking for that elusive NB8B with good paint and low km for the right price.

Benny · Postby **Benny** » Tue May 06, 2008 4:34 pm

I've owned both models and they are both very similar in many ways.

The NB8A is more reliable, I believe, but only has a 5 speed box.

The trade would say the B as it's newer and more than likely, it would have a better re-sale value down the track, but that depends on how long you intend to keep it for.

If you are going to re-sell it in 2 years time, go the B, but if the A is in better condition with lower k's, and you intend to keep it for some years, and you don't worry about only having a 5-speed box, then get the A.

Just my 2c.

Postby **Okibi** » Tue May 06, 2008 4:55 pm

Bigger brakes, stiffer chassis, better front, better seats, better tail lights, more power ... saves you buying an NB8A and putting all those kinda bits on it :oops:

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Tue May 06, 2008 4:59 pm

What Okibi said. (I can't comment though because I don't own an NB :mrgreen:

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Boags · Postby **Boags** » Tue May 06, 2008 5:03 pm

Okibi wrote:Bigger brakes, stiffer chassis, better front, better seats, better tail lights, more power ... saves you buying an NB8A and putting all those kinda bits on it

This is what I was thinking. For the same reason that I wouldn't buy an NA6 again in future; I shouldn't buy an NB8A.

I was looking for support from the community; I guess I have found it.

Thanks, oh wise and learned forumites.

Rotary · Postby **Rotary** » Tue May 06, 2008 5:12 pm

I was Spewing that mine didn't have ABS(assumed it would), and i think its standard on on the B

StanTheMan · Postby **StanTheMan** » Tue May 06, 2008 5:21 pm

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get the hint? :lol:

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Tue May 06, 2008 5:25 pm

Not really Stefan... Could you spell it out for me please? :wink:

Stu · Postby **Stu** » Tue May 06, 2008 5:30 pm

Don't forget the fog lights. In case you get caught in the swamp. :mrgreen:

stevesports · Postby **stevesports** » Tue May 06, 2008 6:22 pm

NB8B for sure! As previously said, it is just a better car.

NMX516 · Postby **NMX516** » Tue May 06, 2008 6:33 pm

umm, you can't fit a Boags group buy master cylinder brace to an 8B! Does that sway you?!

Oh, and tyres - more choices in 8A 195/50/15 than 8B 205/45/16.

I can't think of any other reasons right now.

Same dollars involved for both, I'd go the 8B.