se or base model

[Nismo_Dj]

imma nissan newbie and im havin a hard time locatin an 95+ se model with low mileage stock for a good price.(under 7gs) i have seen sum base models, my question is should i wait alil while longer or should i just buy a base model? is it worth it to get an se, and i wouldnt wanna buy a base model and do the conversion. what else is the difference besides 5lug and 4 lug between the 2 models? tried searchin but couldnt narrow the search down. thnx

[KDashy]

Major differences for the SE are:

stiffer suspension, Power locks, 5 lug, 16 Inch alloy wheels, Trunk Release (although MOST base models have this), Cruise Control, Power Mirrors. Foglights and Sideskirts,

[SoCalS14]

I personally would wait...when buying a car, patience is a must. I waited for several months and found my SE...I have only benfited from it...It had a LSD (factory), 5 lug, and a 5speed...perfect platform for further mods. I was able to go right to Z32 brakes...In the long run, I thinks its best to start with the best platform you can afford/find...

[NIGHTfall_240sx]

Major differences for the SE are:

stiffer suspension, Power locks, 5 lug, 16 Inch alloy wheels, Trunk Release (although MOST base models have this), Cruise Control, Power Mirrors. Foglights and Sideskirts,

my base model has

Power locks, Trunk Release, Cruise Control, Power Mirrors

[hybrid_flyer]

Major differences for the SE are:

stiffer suspension, Power locks, 5 lug, 16 Inch alloy wheels, Trunk Release (although MOST base models have this), Cruise Control, Power Mirrors. Foglights and Sideskirts,

not to mention ABS and HICAS

[BuudWeizErr]

not to mention ABS and HICAS

mmhmm, you've seen a lot of HICAS S14's I take it?

[Onizuka]

lol^

[KDashy]

My base model does not have power locks, trunk release, or cruise control, its a base without any options except A/C.

[hybrid_flyer]

mmhmm, you've seen a lot of HICAS S14's I take it?

ok ok i forgot its just LSD not HICAS

[MECPInstaller]

my base model had power mirrors, windows, locks, and cruise control. Sorry about the hijack but is there anyway to get under neath the car and tell if what sort of diff. mine has? just curious. And trunk release, you talking about electronic or the pull handle on the left of the drivers seat.

[Projex240]

go with the SE---5 lug and lsd are worth it by themselves--sunroof is cool to

[Altiman94]

the suspension on both are the same. There are no stiffness differences.

[rico05]

Depends on your plans.

If you plan on going all out, then just get a base model. If you are going for a few bolt ons or even a lightly modded SR, then mabye get a SE. I wanted a base, but I was lucky enough to find an S13 SE w/o sunroof so I snapped it up.