Is a new chim the same as an old one?

[mdrc]

Can anyone please tell me if a new Chimera today differs in any respect from a 5 year old model? I'm particularly interested in hearing about any suspension or other mods that may have changed the handling and ride characteristics over an older model.

[oiltrash]

I have a 2002 one, and I believe it does have different suspension from earlier cars - sports suspension?? Did read about it somewhere but can't remember now.
Main differences are seats, headlights, alloy switchgear, boot hinges - there maybe more but haven't seen/driven it for a month as am overseas!!!

Cheers

Alex

[ian8542]

The last Chimaeras to be built differ only aesthetically.
The suspension will be the same as a 5 year old car but obviously less worn, and the 5 litre engines built recently are the stronger cross bolted variety.A 5 year old 4.5 will have a cross bolted block too.