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Which OEM Turbo MX-5 Do You Prefer - SP or SE

Poll ended at Mon Jun 05, 2006 1:40 pm

SE
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48%
SP
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52%
 
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Postby pinkie » Wed May 03, 2006 10:15 pm

Craig wrote:Best thing about the SP is that it looks like any other MX-5! :)


:? Ummmmmmm....can someone tell me what Craig means? I know I will be slammed for asking... but is he saying the SE doesn't look like an MX5? I don't get the point on his comment!

I reckon good luck to whoever has the good fortune of owning either car.... :lol: they are both brilliant!!!!

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Postby Bevan » Wed May 03, 2006 10:22 pm

pinkie wrote:
Craig wrote:Best thing about the SP is that it looks like any other MX-5! :)


:? Ummmmmmm....can someone tell me what Craig means? I know I will be slammed for asking... but is he saying the SE doesn't look like an MX5? I don't get the point on his comment!
He means it's a street sleeaper. It's got the same mags, no body kit, not lowered etc. It looks just like any other NB8B where as the SE looks more hotted up and is very easily distinguished from any other MX5.

Some people think it's a good thing, others prefer the body kit. Craig thinks it's good looking stock standard. 8)
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Postby Okibi » Wed May 03, 2006 10:23 pm

Well, the SP looks almost the same as a dead stock MX-5, so if you wanna be a stoplight hero and pretend your turbo MX-5 is a slower NA version you can.
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Postby pinkie » Wed May 03, 2006 10:28 pm

Garry wrote:not saying anything for fear of upsetting certain SE drivers.........


:shock: I hope you weren't referring to me :roll:

We all have different tastes.......it would be a sad world if we didn't.... Got nothing against you or the SP's I just happen to prefer the SE - I'm not a big hoon and find the SE has everything I need so it suits me perfectly as no doubt you find your SP has everything you desire/require in a car ... so all in all, all the SE/SP car owners should be happy

which is better????? I would say it depends on your own preferences and what you want your car for!

Anyway just hope you all enjoy driving your "MX5's" :P
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Postby maxwolfie » Wed May 03, 2006 10:31 pm

pinkie wrote:
Garry wrote:not saying anything for fear of upsetting certain SE drivers.........


Anyway just hope you all enjoy driving your "MX5's" :P



Are YOU saying that MY .. "MX-5".. isn't a real MX5? :P :lol:
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Postby pinkie » Wed May 03, 2006 10:33 pm

Okibi wrote:Well, the SP looks almost the same as a dead stock MX-5, so if you wanna be a stoplight hero and pretend your turbo MX-5 is a slower NA version you can.


:( well thanks Okibi........ :shock: can you explain 'stoplight hero' and the NA sh*t to me please as I don't understand :roll:
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Postby Bevan » Wed May 03, 2006 10:36 pm

pinkie wrote:
Garry wrote:not saying anything for fear of upsetting certain SE drivers.........
:shock: I hope you weren't referring to me :roll:
And how do you figure that one out? You come in 10 pages later and pull up a post on page 1 thinking it's aimed at you. :roll:
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Postby Okibi » Wed May 03, 2006 10:36 pm

Sure i'll spell the whole \"street sleeper\" idea out for you in private, less not wreck a great thread by getting side tracked.
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Postby pinkie » Wed May 03, 2006 10:51 pm

Bevan wrote:
pinkie wrote:
Garry wrote:not saying anything for fear of upsetting certain SE drivers.........
:shock: I hope you weren't referring to me :roll:
And how do you figure that one out? You come in 10 pages later and pull up a post on page 1 thinking it's aimed at you. :roll:


:oops: Arrrgh.....put your claws away Bevan - it doesn't suit you :mrgreen:

I knew I would be slammed as I said in an earlier post......... I made the BIG mistake of getting to page 2 of this 'thread' and then couldn't help myself - I had to ask about Craig's post and then I thought well why not tackle page 1 as well...... I haven't even managed to get to page 3 yet... but I promise when I get the chance I will read the rest of the posts (another 7 pages or so)

:shock: I apologise if you feel I've waited until 10 pages are done before I made a comment but the truth is....I haven't been on for a little while and have only just come across it... :roll: after my 12 year old daughter admitted she had been on this site and had done a 'poll' (i have put a 'lock' on my laptop & made sure she cant use my 'ID' on the back-room computer now!)
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Postby pinkie » Wed May 03, 2006 11:01 pm

pinkie wrote:
Okibi wrote:Well, the SP looks almost the same as a dead stock MX-5, so if you wanna be a stoplight hero and pretend your turbo MX-5 is a slower NA version you can.


:( well thanks Okibi........ :shock: can you explain 'stoplight hero' and the NA sh*t to me please as I don't understand :roll:


Okibi wrote:Sure i'll spell the whole "street sleeper" idea out for you in private, less not wreck a great thread by getting side tracked.


Am waiting :P
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Postby pinkie » Wed May 03, 2006 11:20 pm

Bevan wrote:
pinkie wrote:
Craig wrote:Best thing about the SP is that it looks like any other MX-5! :)


:? Ummmmmmm....can someone tell me what Craig means? I know I will be slammed for asking... but is he saying the SE doesn't look like an MX5? I don't get the point on his comment!
He means it's a street sleeaper. It's got the same mags, no body kit, not lowered etc. It looks just like any other NB8B where as the SE looks more hotted up and is very easily distinguished from any other MX5.

Some people think it's a good thing, others prefer the body kit. Craig thinks it's good looking stock standard. 8)


Thanks... that makes things a little clearer for me :D Not sure why thou as there's alot of MX5's out there that are lowered, have mag's, body kits, roll bars, duf duf etc added ....... I know 'stock standard' is the best - don't ask questions!!!! :roll: ... it's all got to do with personal preferences!!! :P

I'm just glad I don't have to add 'things' to my car to make it look so sexy!! :P
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Postby Okibi » Thu May 04, 2006 12:09 am

Sorry :oops: First Message was sent to Bevan .. my bad. Message send and reply recieved.

Why can't we all be friends. :mrgreen:
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Postby Bevan » Thu May 04, 2006 12:41 am

Nice one there Okibi. :wink: Feel free to do to previous page too. :)
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Postby pinkie » Thu May 04, 2006 12:42 am

Okibi wrote:Sorry :oops: First Message was sent to Bevan .. my bad. Message send and reply recieved.

Why can't we all be friends. :mrgreen:


:P Thats fine with me!!! :P

I take it you deleted the last few 'posts' since I cant see them here :P
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Postby pinkie » Thu May 04, 2006 12:52 am

Bevan wrote:Nice one there Okibi. :wink: Feel free to do to previous page too. :)


:roll: yeah why not delete more???? It's must be a great job being a moderator so you can delete what you like when you like so nobody else can see what just happened :shock:
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