liner33 Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 Looks like the Jag finally might sell so thinking I might sit on the money or trade the Octavia in next year and buy a new BMW M140i But i could buy a cheap'ish MX5 Never had a convertible and not even driven a MX5 Thinking about a Mk3 with the hard top/coupe and maybe spend around £10k Does Not need to be practical just for me and the wife to go out and about in on sunny days , I know they are slow'ish but I drive my sons Citroen C1 a fair bit now and there is something to say for ragging a car and driving hard and still staying in the speed limit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 Do it! You won't be disappointed Yes they're not particularly quick but it's all about the drive, country lanes and having the roof down. If you're not sure then just get one for £5-£6k, there are plenty of nice MK3s for that money. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201811192553371 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 You know my trade and expectations....The 5 fills them without the expense of the high enders. Bang for your buck you cannot beat the return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyelcomb Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 How would you like my Silver Mk2.5 Nevada as a cheap tryout? Could do with a new clutch as the pedal's a bit high, but it's been that way since I got it and it did 2000 miles through France last year without missing a beat. I'm keeping the hardtop though and the paintwork on one side needs a tidy up but otherwise it goes well enough to get a feel for the MX-5s. £850 to you as a Wimmer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 Good price.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted November 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 Thanks for the offers well take you up on it . Not so sure about the jag sale now as guy has gone quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted November 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Ahh Jag guy re-emerged so its looking like a deal is done and he will collect next week Any pics of the MX5 Andy ? I'm still in two minds to be honest , not wanting to look a gift horse in the mouth but thinking I may wait until the spring to make a decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Result with the Jag, destiny tips it's cap again...... The 5 is definitely you...Loads of mods available engine wise and the handling is a done deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 the new MX5 gets blinding reviews in the press - a lot of performance for the money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 I just hope they are now installing the software patch to sort the EPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyelcomb Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 Sorry for the delay Liner - been on hols in Jordan and catching up on stuff. Will get back to you soon. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 Jordan...... I assume we will be having pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 I was behind one of these today. Who ever was driving it wasn't very confident init as I was all over it in the signum down the back roads from margate to ramsgate... A very different look to the older ones.. I quite like it tbh Are the chassis still as good and adjustable as the old ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyelcomb Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 7 hours ago, Tony said: Jordan...... I assume we will be having pictures A few coming, once Joy & I have stopped pebble-dashing the loo... Yes, we have come home with the trots. I'm not too bad but Joy is very uncomfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted December 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 Plans have changed a bit Andy see my other post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyelcomb Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 31 minutes ago, liner33 said: Plans have changed a bit Andy see my other post No problem, that's a deal you couldn't refuse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 22 hours ago, jammy said: I was behind one of these today. Who ever was driving it wasn't very confident init as I was all over it in the signum down the back roads from margate to ramsgate... A very different look to the older ones.. I quite like it tbh Are the chassis still as good and adjustable as the old ones? Yep the MK1, 2, 3, 4 all have a fully adjustable chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Tidy.. The new ones doo look a lot less of a women's car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 18 hours ago, jammy said: Tidy.. The new ones doo look a lot less of a women's car You haven't driven a 5 then...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 38 minutes ago, Tony said: You haven't driven a 5 then...... He's sat in one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 Oh yeah..... With a sky view if i recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 4 hours ago, Tony said: Oh yeah..... With a sky view if i recall. yuh huh the roof needs to be down for sure 9 hours ago, Tony said: You haven't driven a 5 then...... no but I bet they are one fun car to drive,a friend in Eastbourne had one and she loved it..it was boosted too and stuck to the road like s***e to a blanket haha..id love to have a go but tbh after I managed to get in rich's and somehow got back out the I could feel cramp setting in to my legs and my hips wernt impressed with me at all..i had an uncomfortable drive home that day but I can see why many want them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted December 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 I've only driven a convertible once a Merc, although the wife had a Golf/Rabbit one when she was in the US it was always too cold , I felt very exposed and on-show in the Merc so wouldve have preferred the coupe MX5 with the folding roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 Agreed the coupe is really nice and i love the folding mechanism, it's hypnotic. They do hold special needs in my job and that's the additional weight in the boot and they have a specific suspension to boot when it comes to lowering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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