About to buy new. Bilstein or not?

[rigster2]

Morning people, I'm about to pull the trigger on a new 2.0 MX-5 and am torn between specs.

I like the black trim of the SE-L Nav but it has not got the Bilsteins of the Sport Nav.

I can't seem to find any reviews of the 2019 SE-L so am asking does anyone have any opinions or information if the Bilsteins make any real world difference,

I test drove the sport-nav and loved it, a little scuttle shake even when driving normally but overall really liked it.

Thanks

[Nick67]

Not driven the SE-L, but have had the Sport Nav + for a couple of weeks.

Don't really find the suspension too harsh, but having said that we had a Mini Cooper for 3 years and that was harsh.

The leather with red stitching is very pleasing to the eye, also the alloys are not as blingy as I thought they would be.

Had the garage demo for a trip to Germany, albeit the 1.5ltr RF, I couldn't warm to the Nappa leather

[Nick67]

I also found genuine mats and scuff plates on ebay, both I would recommend, also bought from the same seller a stumpy aerial as I found the OEM way too long

Enjoy whatever you decide, we certainly are

[rigster2]

Thanks for the feedback

[Mort7]

Had Bilsteins on my 2.0 NC Sport Venture. Very good and not harsh at all. Also have Bilsteins on my current RF Launch Edition, but I found the original springs to be too soft for my liking, so have fitted Mazda's suspension lowering kit, which has firmed things up nicely, without being harsh.

[227bhp]

I can't believe someone still uses the term 'pull the trigger'. What a moron.

[rigster2]

Apologies my nomenclature frustrated you. Thanks for the feedback.