Model changes
03-17-2006, 10:37 AM
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Model changes
I've searched the site and cannot find one. Is there a definitive list of the model changes and dates anywhere. I'm particularly interested in knowing what differences there are bewteen a 2002 and a 2005.
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Geoff
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03-17-2006, 10:49 AM
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Well...
Erm, the later model has Orange circle indicators in the front lamps, a Silver radio door cover, slightly different bumpers, LED rear lamps, twin colour leather seats and speakers built into the roll over bars...
I believe the new one has an extra 200cc`s aswel but some folk say thats not in the uk? I think it is relevant to uk market..
Overall id say the MY05 is an improvement but i prefer the earlier headlamps.
You gonna buy one??
Go on....
You know you wanna...
It will improve your sex life
) LoL
Erm, the later model has Orange circle indicators in the front lamps, a Silver radio door cover, slightly different bumpers, LED rear lamps, twin colour leather seats and speakers built into the roll over bars...
I believe the new one has an extra 200cc`s aswel but some folk say thats not in the uk? I think it is relevant to uk market..
Overall id say the MY05 is an improvement but i prefer the earlier headlamps.
You gonna buy one??
Go on....
You know you wanna...
It will improve your sex life
) LoL
03-17-2006, 10:56 AM
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Yep in the FAQ.
Don't forget, anyone who drives an 04+ is considered a big girl's blouse by anyone driving an earlier car due to the suspension softenening
Mind you, we are also considered poofters by the 99/00 drivers for much the same reason.
Anyone got that 2 Ronnies sketch with John Cleese? "I am middle class..."
Don't forget, anyone who drives an 04+ is considered a big girl's blouse by anyone driving an earlier car due to the suspension softenening
Mind you, we are also considered poofters by the 99/00 drivers for much the same reason.
Anyone got that 2 Ronnies sketch with John Cleese? "I am middle class..."
03-17-2006, 11:58 AM
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Doh - I didn't look there. I thought Technical FAQ v2.1 meant oily bits!
Thanks - that gives me what I wanted to know.
And yes I do want to change. From April 2002 GT witrh 12k miles to a April 2005 Roadster with 5k miles.
Care to guess the cost to change?
Just an ordinary deal.
G
Thanks - that gives me what I wanted to know.
And yes I do want to change. From April 2002 GT witrh 12k miles to a April 2005 Roadster with 5k miles.
Care to guess the cost to change?
Just an ordinary deal.
G
03-17-2006, 01:29 PM
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yes the newer models are a 2.2 litre engine but only rev to 8.3k revs and the later models rev to 9k revs with a 2 litre engine,i own a 2002 model but test drove a 2005 model at the dealers and it felt much torquer low down in the rev range
03-17-2006, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ade73,Mar 17 2006, 10:33 PM
Hmmmmm. Excessive moderation going on. 
(And no, it wasn't me that removed it)
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03-17-2006, 01:35 PM
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yes the newer models are a 2.2 litre engine but only rev to 8.3k revs and the later models rev to 9k revs with a 2 litre engine,i own a 2002 model but test drove a 2005 model at the dealers and it felt much torquer low down in the rev range
No it isn't. Unless your a Sherman tank.
03-17-2006, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ROBBIE S,Mar 17 2006, 10:29 PM
yes the newer models are a 2.2 litre engine but only rev to 8.3k revs and the later models rev to 9k revs with a 2 litre engine,i own a 2002 model but test drove a 2005 model at the dealers and it felt much torquer low down in the rev range
The 2005 model you test-drove will have had the same 2.0 litre 9,000 rpm F20C as in your 2002 model!