T5 or T5R....decsions decisions....

[Axl]

Ive been looking for a T5 auto est and missed a couple but now maybe have the chance of either a 97 T5 for about £500 or a 95 T5R for £1600ish, both are needing a few things done.

I know the R is more sought after ect ect but are worth the extra dam near a grand just to say "Ive got an R". The T5 has about 160odd mls and the R about 120.

[Tomcat]

At the end of the day it's a personal choice, they'll both produce the same amount of power once tuned, it's just down to spec, the R's where top of the range so you get all the toys.

[Axl]

No prob, its just that there's dam near a grand between them, I know there seemingly better cars (the Rs) or at least better equiped.....so its really just (like you say) a personal choice.

[cherry1809]

With prices the way they are, The R is more likely to hold it's value better due to what it is.

[Tomcat]

True, plus the R's have stiffer springs and they're slightly lower so they handle better. After owning both normal T5's and R's I'd never go back to a standard car as I'd miss the higher spec.

[T5frankie]

if you want rock hard suspension get an "R" if you like it smooth get an se or cd model

[abdul]

go for a r better spec

[Axl]

Thanks, thing is, I dont like hard suspension and wont use it to its potential so maybe stick to the T5, BUT....I'll like the classy interior finish and toys of the R mmmmmm....

Dont like green cars though....never have

[T5frankie]

Thanks, thing is, I dont like hard suspension and wont use it to its potential so maybe stick to the T5, BUT....I'll like the classy interior finish and toys of the R mmmmmm....

Dont like green cars though....never have

get a late se with leather/alcantara seats if you like the aluminium inserts you can find and fit these after and as for the toys the only thing extra i can think of is an electric passenger seat thats it, i'm talking about v70's