What are the advantages of "SE"?

[etc]

I have an '02 LE and was wondering what difference 5th or 6th generation "SE" makes vs. LE?

[workerant]

From what I understand.. SE has some extra features. Sporty look, stiffer springs. I've seen SE with 4 banger so SE doesn't mean power.

[MrSo0h0o]

off the top of my head, 3 spoke steering wheel, high rate springs, stock strut bar, stock 16" SE alloys, aluminum trim, orange optitron gauges, sport fabric seats, blacked out headlights, black pearl badging... just to say the least lol

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

the Optitrom gauges and black badging are on the Gen 5.5 SE's.

it's "sportier" than the LE with more options...

[ohhey]

Originally Posted by TTM77

From what I understand.. SE has some extra features. Sporty look, stiffer springs. I've seen SE with 4 banger so SE doesn't mean power.

The V6 SE doesn't have any more power then the LE either, they are both 268hp on the Gen 6. The only thing that means "sport" is the look of the grille, the ground effects, and the suspension stuff like stiffer springs.

[workerant]

Originally Posted by ohhey

The V6 SE doesn't have any more power then the LE either, they are both 268hp on the Gen 6. The only thing that means "sport" is the look of the grille, the ground effects, and the suspension stuff like stiffer springs.

Since when a 4 banger have the same power as the 6 banger?

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2007/...ons/index.html


The thing that is close is the MPG. Still the 4 banger get better MPG with less HP.

[krouchchocolate]

Originally Posted by TTM77

Since when a 4 banger have the same power as the 6 banger?

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2007/...ons/index.html


The thing that is close is the MPG. Still the 4 banger get better MPG with less HP.

he is saying the SE v6 vs the LE V6 is the same horsepower wise.

[Camread]

Originally Posted by TTM77

Since when a 4 banger have the same power as the 6 banger?

[xpeed]

Basically, it's noted standard feature on the brochure in the SE

Standard on Gen 6 SE:

Sunroof, rear spoiler, factory OEM bodykit, 17"rims, foglights, orange optitron gauges, three spoke wheel, stock strut brace, sport springs, black cloth seat fabric, brush aluminum dashboard, SE Sport Grille, black chrome emblems.

Standard on Gen 5 SE:
Sunroof, 16" wheels or steelies with hubs, (17" 5-spoke were only available on the V6 SE), foglights, rear spoiler, black fabric cloth seats, brush aluminum interior, Orange Optitron gauges, sport springs, stock front strut brace, SE Sport Grille, black chrome emblems.

[bandit]

Originally Posted by xpeed

Basically, it's noted standard feature on the brochure in the SE

Standard on Gen 6 SE:

Sunroof, rear spoiler, factory OEM bodykit, 17"rims, foglights, orange optitron gauges, three spoke wheel, stock strut brace, sport springs, black cloth seat fabric, brush aluminum dashboard, SE Sport Grille, black chrome emblems.

Looking at 09 brochure, sunroof only included if you get a package

Rear spoiler has been somewhat discussed and is iffy. Brochure says optional. Some cars on the road today dont have rear spoiler but majority do.

Black chrome emblems? Since when? From what I see on TN and in person, its chrome.

[njerald]

Originally Posted by xpeed

Basically, it's noted standard feature on the brochure in the SE

Standard on Gen 6 SE:

Sunroof, rear spoiler, factory OEM bodykit, 17"rims, foglights, orange optitron gauges, three spoke wheel, stock strut brace, sport springs, black cloth seat fabric, brush aluminum dashboard, SE Sport Grille, black chrome emblems.

Standard on Gen 5 SE:
Sunroof, 16" wheels or steelies with hubs, (17" 5-spoke were only available on the V6 SE), foglights, rear spoiler, black fabric cloth seats, brush aluminum interior, Orange Optitron gauges, sport springs, stock front strut brace, SE Sport Grille, black chrome emblems.

Don't quit your day job.........what garbage.

[bandit]

Originally Posted by njerald

Don't quit your day job.........what garbage.

Forgot about pointing out the strut. I'll let him slide on the black cloth as it does look black but its actually called Dark Charcoal.

For a minute, I thought dealer gave me some bootleg brochure.

[gdanaher]

The rear seat back in the LE will fold down for a pass through should you need to carry long stuff that won't fit in the trunk. The SE uses the area behind the rear seat for additional stiffening, hence no pass through seating.

[JACK_FROST]

handling and sport look (se) vs. smooth ride and neutral look (le) but it all comes down to how the car fits you. gen 6 se catches the eyes of the police more then the le...lol

[cosism]

Also, the sunroof is NOT standard, my SE does not come with one, although I DID order it that way...

As for the dark charcoal interior, my interior is a medium gray, not dark at all...