Whats the difference between sri and standard

**speed** · 12th January 2009, 01:31

I'm looking at getting a cdti sri 150 and just wondered what the main differences between the sri and other models were. Done a bit of a search but didn't find anything much but that was probably just me looking in the wrong place

**rushy** · 12th January 2009, 01:34

Body kit and suspension really. You can pretty much get the same engines in the rest of the range.

**speed** · 12th January 2009, 01:38

Does the sri get a higher spec interior, ie things as standard that would have been options in other cars. Don't know if it makes a difference but i'm looking at facelift models.

**rushy** · 12th January 2009, 01:53

Only slightly over some models, but the SRi lost stuff through time. My older one has more bits than say an 08.

**_ZS_** · 12th January 2009, 08:54

If you want equipment, then look at Design or Elite. Modern SRi are nothing more than the basic car with a few cheap leather parts, a set of side skirts and sport seats.

**speed** · 12th January 2009, 09:40

From what I have read the sri has lower suspension, stiffer bushes etc giving improved handling. I do want as many toys on the interior as possible but I;m thinking it might be a bit easier to retrofit most of these in comparison to handling set up and seats.

**glenboy** · 12th January 2009, 09:56

Would be easier to buy one with all the toys,like the elite and then fit better handling springs and a few body mods here and there,hth......

**speed** · 12th January 2009, 10:06

Originally Posted by glenboy

Would be easier to buy one with all the toys,like the elite and then fit better handling springs and a few body mods here and there,hth......

After thinking about it your probably right. I've not actually looked at any cars yet which is why I'm trying to find out as much as possible first. Just for example what might i get in the elite that i wouldn't get in an sri?

**glenboy** · 12th January 2009, 10:33

Originally Posted by speed

Just for example what might i get in the elite that i wouldn't get in an sri?

Rear electric windows,full heated leather seats,climate control,auto wipers and headlights,auto-dimming mirror and few more i can't think of just now....

**speed** · 12th January 2009, 12:09

After looking on autotrader and a few other sites I'm quite surprised how much better the spec can be on an elite compared to an sri. Glad I checked now as I really thought it would be the other way around.