Is this actually an SE?

93_Clubman · Postby **93_Clubman** » Sun Nov 13, 2016 10:37 am

NickFit wrote:Potentially what could go wrong with it though?
If I can get it under 9/10k would it be worth it? Then Spend 3-5k on mods
Or am I better to go for an original SE and pay around 14-15k

Currently, too many unknowns, so only worth paying about $5k, as on top of the 3-5.k on mods, you may have another 3-5k on fixes. Keep it simple, buy a decent one to begin with.

NickFit · Postby **NickFit** » Sun Nov 13, 2016 7:15 pm

93_Clubman wrote:
NickFit wrote:Potentially what could go wrong with it though?
If I can get it under 9/10k would it be worth it? Then Spend 3-5k on mods
Or am I better to go for an original SE and pay around 14-15k

Currently, too many unknowns, so only worth paying about $5k, as on top of the 3-5.k on mods, you may have another 3-5k on fixes. Keep it simple, buy a decent one to begin with.

Good sound advice man.. Thank you. Now to figure out whether I want an SP or SE :?:

-- Hopefully this thread helps someone else looking at this car

93_Clubman · Postby **93_Clubman** » Sun Nov 13, 2016 7:30 pm

If not already seen, this might help you decide:
http://www.mx5cartalk.com/SP_SE_Comparison/
This is the best SP for sale:
viewtopic.php?f=73&t=73548

Btw, I doubt the so called SP currently advertised on Carsales.com is an SP:
http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/detai ... 8259/?Cr=0

NickFit · Postby **NickFit** » Sun Nov 13, 2016 11:24 pm

93_Clubman wrote:If not already seen, this might help you decide:
http://www.mx5cartalk.com/SP_SE_Comparison/
This is the best SP for sale:
viewtopic.php?f=73&t=73548

Btw, I doubt the so called SP currently advertised on Carsales.com is an SP:
http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/detai ... 8259/?Cr=0

Thanks man. I saw that one and was going to post it asking if that too was a genuine SP lol. Couldn't see the SP "winged" badges and they don't have a proper engine picture.

The SP you posted before is nice but too expensive for me and TBH I like the SE trim and kit/Colour (that gun metal grey with shadowed lights is pretty much Porn!)

If you come across any good purchases please push them my way. I arrive home on the 12th December and want a MX5 before Christmas. I don't care where I have to fly/drive to get it.

NickFit · Postby **NickFit** » Sun Nov 13, 2016 11:30 pm

So pretty much the best combo is the SE box/diff interior/exterior but the SP engine.

50 more ponies and way more torque on the SP though. That's just makes me wonder can I sacrifice the looks for the better "stock" performance.

Decisions decisions

bruce · Postby **bruce** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 12:46 pm

SPs tend to bend rods. Most have done it.

bear2230 · Postby **bear2230** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:06 pm

They only bend a little bit and you hear a tic tic tic tic tic tic tic tic. Its the actual rod hitting the piston bore but if you ignore it long enough it goes away............. or blows up. Whichever comes first

StanTheMan · Postby **StanTheMan** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:23 pm

here we go.
SP vs SE

this will be a storm. SE owners bagging SP owners. vice versa. NA6 owners stirring the pot. :mrgreen:

each has their merit iyt is up to you to decide which camp you choose to hang out

out of the Box. SE
Collectable SP
Modding SP
You like LSD? SE
You like starting again with rebuilding Turbo? SE
]

SP vs SE according to Grumpy :mrgreen:

Postby **NitroDann** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 2:10 pm

SE vs SP is so 2012, these days its all about the SE vs NB8BT.

Dann

StanTheMan · Postby **StanTheMan** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 2:43 pm

NitroDann wrote:SE vs SP is so 2012, these days its all about the SE vs NB8BT.

Dann

yes well indeed. :lol:

I belong to the cardigans. and I still think NA6 are cool.soooo 1990

Postby **beavis** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 2:50 pm

If you aren''t confident, just walk away and find another.

I would never buy a car labelled as an 'SE' if it had NB8A tail lights, NB8A dash cluster, NB8A wheels, No SE badge.

billybunter · Postby **billybunter** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 3:17 pm

even if I had the choice between a stock standard SE and nothing -id take a motorbike :lol:

if ever I drove a gutless car it was a stock SE :roll:

BUT with just an aem cai and downpipe it transformed it immediately power wise and was quite good bang for very little outlay. plus it also tossed in a few mod problems too.

I always thought the aem cai was better than the begi in performance delivery. I ran both on swap over and could easily pick the power difference. but the begi get away with it.......more stelth looking :wink:

so some might like standard but for a few extra $$$ it will get up and go..........even as far as the northern territory :lol:

NickFit · Postby **NickFit** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 4:49 pm

NitroDann wrote:SE vs SP is so 2012, these days its all about the SE vs NB8BT.

Dann

Yer I know it's been written about time and time again. I'd love to get a clean NB8B and send it to you with cash but I'm in Melbourne so that plans out the window.