Postby smj999smj » Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:07 am
Most of the problems with these R51's are on the 05-07 models. With any luck, the previous owner fixed all of the big problems. I own an 06 LE and also work on an 08 SE; I really don't see a whole lot of difference in room in the engine compartment, just more room in front of the AC condensor to the nose. "S" models are the base models. "SE" models will have alloy wheels, foglamps and some other options. There's also an "OFF ROAD SE" version which had Rancho shocks, hill ascend and hill descent assist. "LE" models come with the auto mode transfer case, whereas non-LE models have part-time four wheel drive. "LE" models will come with leather and sunroof, along with the Bose system. The Bose system is good, but a lot harder to go aftermarket as it uses 1 ohm impedance speakers rather than 4 ohm like non-Bose and aftermarket systems. One thing I've noticed is that the O8 I work on gets about 2 MPG better than the 06.