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dieseluser07 said:
LaurasOtherHalf said:
Love our little one;
Love Mk1's as well but there's no way I'd swap (unless it was for summer weekend use only). Subtle suspension work (eibach springs and anti roll bars on otherwise standard suspension) means it handles beautifully, best gear change of any car I've owned (see profile!) and most importantly, the perfect amount of power to have fun on the road.
Lovely induction note (the later mk3.75 like this have a tube from the air I'd to the cabin), especially as you redline it through 2nd, 3rd and 4th without it becoming unsociably fast.
That is beautiful, i want the hardtop but most of the ones for sale have soft tops grr. Im concerned about vandalism as i dont live in a very affluent area.
Love Mk1's as well but there's no way I'd swap (unless it was for summer weekend use only). Subtle suspension work (eibach springs and anti roll bars on otherwise standard suspension) means it handles beautifully, best gear change of any car I've owned (see profile!) and most importantly, the perfect amount of power to have fun on the road.
Lovely induction note (the later mk3.75 like this have a tube from the air I'd to the cabin), especially as you redline it through 2nd, 3rd and 4th without it becoming unsociably fast.
You can see the air box sound thing on the right hand side of this pic;
Personally I like the soft top looks better but they didn't make a 2.0 soft top last year when I bought it. It's in the classifieds as we speak and if it sells I'll definitely miss it, they're great fun little cars.
dieseluser07 said:
So if he buys a 07/08 and pays to have it treated underneath it should last for many years? Or is it possible the undercarriage could be horrendous already
You'd have surface rust at most and waxoil will then protect the rest onwards. Clear cavity sealant is probably a good idea for sills etc. But seriously my point was that this is a 99% internet based problem like many things with enthusiast cars. There are bad ones out there but having viewed those pics, they'd be obvious to you just from laying on a carpet and having a peek under with no ramp.The issue here is that the metal suspension components weren't painted properly so they get surface rust which is ugly. This is very different to the mk1 and m2 which had structural failures and having been there with those cars unless you have to tick one off or want to do a resto project, just get a mk3 and enjoy it.
hobobaggins said:
You'd have surface rust at most and waxoil will then protect the rest onwards. Clear cavity sealant is probably a good idea for sills etc. But seriously my point was that this is a 99% internet based problem like many things with enthusiast cars. There are bad ones out there but having viewed those pics, they'd be obvious to you just from laying on a carpet and having a peek under with no ramp.
The issue here is that the metal suspension components weren't painted properly so they get surface rust which is ugly. This is very different to the mk1 and m2 which had structural failures and having been there with those cars unless you have to tick one off or want to do a resto project, just get a mk3 and enjoy it.
I dont think he is bothered by undercarriage surface rust if its not structural and doesent effect the car you can see.The issue here is that the metal suspension components weren't painted properly so they get surface rust which is ugly. This is very different to the mk1 and m2 which had structural failures and having been there with those cars unless you have to tick one off or want to do a resto project, just get a mk3 and enjoy it.
Only thing id be concerned about is the soft top, he doesent live in the most affluent area, do soft tops still get cut these days by scum?
How much would it be to install a hard top.
Can't help you with the crime/soft top question but you can get used hard tops and self fit them but they do hold their value well.
100k is fine for one of these motors but they did get an upgrade in 2008 to have an upgraded bottom end, you can tell cars with the later engine from the raised red line of 7200 from 6700. My money would be on a higher mile car with the revised engine and the higher redline just because you know Mazda have uprated any weak points during the revision. There was obviously other tweaks to the bodykit and grills etc but that's all personal taste and even the less popular front with the chrome grin, people just plasti dip them black for £20 and forget about it.
100k is fine for one of these motors but they did get an upgrade in 2008 to have an upgraded bottom end, you can tell cars with the later engine from the raised red line of 7200 from 6700. My money would be on a higher mile car with the revised engine and the higher redline just because you know Mazda have uprated any weak points during the revision. There was obviously other tweaks to the bodykit and grills etc but that's all personal taste and even the less popular front with the chrome grin, people just plasti dip them black for £20 and forget about it.
LaurasOtherHalf said:
Love our little one;
Love Mk1's as well but there's no way I'd swap (unless it was for summer weekend use only). Subtle suspension work (eibach springs and anti roll bars on otherwise standard suspension) means it handles beautifully, best gear change of any car I've owned (see profile!) and most importantly, the perfect amount of power to have fun on the road.
Lovely induction note (the later mk3.75 like this have a tube from the air I'd to the cabin), especially as you redline it through 2nd, 3rd and 4th without it becoming unsociably fast.
I could be wrong but surely redlining in fourth would be considered unsociably fast? I might try it tomorrow and find outLove Mk1's as well but there's no way I'd swap (unless it was for summer weekend use only). Subtle suspension work (eibach springs and anti roll bars on otherwise standard suspension) means it handles beautifully, best gear change of any car I've owned (see profile!) and most importantly, the perfect amount of power to have fun on the road.
Lovely induction note (the later mk3.75 like this have a tube from the air I'd to the cabin), especially as you redline it through 2nd, 3rd and 4th without it becoming unsociably fast.
SmilerFTM said:
LaurasOtherHalf said:
Love our little one;
Love Mk1's as well but there's no way I'd swap (unless it was for summer weekend use only). Subtle suspension work (eibach springs and anti roll bars on otherwise standard suspension) means it handles beautifully, best gear change of any car I've owned (see profile!) and most importantly, the perfect amount of power to have fun on the road.
Lovely induction note (the later mk3.75 like this have a tube from the air I'd to the cabin), especially as you redline it through 2nd, 3rd and 4th without it becoming unsociably fast.
I could be wrong but surely redlining in fourth would be considered unsociably fast? I might try it tomorrow and find outLove Mk1's as well but there's no way I'd swap (unless it was for summer weekend use only). Subtle suspension work (eibach springs and anti roll bars on otherwise standard suspension) means it handles beautifully, best gear change of any car I've owned (see profile!) and most importantly, the perfect amount of power to have fun on the road.
Lovely induction note (the later mk3.75 like this have a tube from the air I'd to the cabin), especially as you redline it through 2nd, 3rd and 4th without it becoming unsociably fast.
elvismiggell said:
I have an ND. Redlining it in 2nd gets dangerously close to being unsociably fast.
which engine did you go for? On a dyno the fuel cutoff on my NC in 4th was showing speeds near the end of the speedo but that's with no air resistance etc and with remaps and manifolds. Sounded epic though. hobobaggins said:
elvismiggell said:
I have an ND. Redlining it in 2nd gets dangerously close to being unsociably fast.
which engine did you go for? On a dyno the fuel cutoff on my NC in 4th was showing speeds near the end of the speedo but that's with no air resistance etc and with remaps and manifolds. Sounded epic though. 
SmilerFTM said:
LaurasOtherHalf said:
Love our little one;
Love Mk1's as well but there's no way I'd swap (unless it was for summer weekend use only). Subtle suspension work (eibach springs and anti roll bars on otherwise standard suspension) means it handles beautifully, best gear change of any car I've owned (see profile!) and most importantly, the perfect amount of power to have fun on the road.
Lovely induction note (the later mk3.75 like this have a tube from the air I'd to the cabin), especially as you redline it through 2nd, 3rd and 4th without it becoming unsociably fast.
I could be wrong but surely redlining in fourth would be considered unsociably fast? I might try it tomorrow and find outLove Mk1's as well but there's no way I'd swap (unless it was for summer weekend use only). Subtle suspension work (eibach springs and anti roll bars on otherwise standard suspension) means it handles beautifully, best gear change of any car I've owned (see profile!) and most importantly, the perfect amount of power to have fun on the road.
Lovely induction note (the later mk3.75 like this have a tube from the air I'd to the cabin), especially as you redline it through 2nd, 3rd and 4th without it becoming unsociably fast.
Petrolhead said:
Nice one here - http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...
I must admit I chuckled at the idea of a reversing camera! - http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...Not long had mine!
Its a 2.0 Kuro Coupe edition.
Had it on track for the first time on the weekend. Its got coilovers, sticky tyres and Roddisons brake pads and it was awesome! Kept up with some much faster stuff!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLX7tjiB6ek/
Its a 2.0 Kuro Coupe edition.
Had it on track for the first time on the weekend. Its got coilovers, sticky tyres and Roddisons brake pads and it was awesome! Kept up with some much faster stuff!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLX7tjiB6ek/
Darryl247W said:
We've had our 2007 2.0 Sport RC since 2008, and it's been used right through every winter. That's made the subframes a bit crusty, but the bodywork and paint is otherwise tip-top. Small parts of the return flanges of the rear arches are very lightly bubbling, and might become unsightly in a couple of years. Not much bother right now, but I'm fussy. When I last inspected the underside in the summer, you could still eat your dinner off the sill seams.
It's not explosively fast, but I find it adequate for real-world fun motoring. It's been my wife's car mostly, but I'm now running it on my 300-mile-a-week A and B road commute. It's like a faithful mongrel : not a thoroughbred, but eager to please, and doesn't take much to look after it. All it's needed other than servicing is a front caliper and an auxiliary drive-belt kit.
Now that I have my hands on it, I may treat it to new dampers/springs to tighten it up a bit.
Go straight for the 2.0 Sport / SportTech. You get a six-speed box, LSD and traction control, heated leather seats. All good stuff for driving through the winter. And it's worth holding out for a Roadster Coupe too for winter use. Whatever you choose, they're good value. I see dealers looking for almost £7000 for our age and spec of car. Trade offered me £3900 a few months ago.
If it's bubbling a little now I'd get it looked at sooner rather than later as they rot from the inside out. What looks like not a lot on the outside may not be so nice on the insideIt's not explosively fast, but I find it adequate for real-world fun motoring. It's been my wife's car mostly, but I'm now running it on my 300-mile-a-week A and B road commute. It's like a faithful mongrel : not a thoroughbred, but eager to please, and doesn't take much to look after it. All it's needed other than servicing is a front caliper and an auxiliary drive-belt kit.
Now that I have my hands on it, I may treat it to new dampers/springs to tighten it up a bit.
Go straight for the 2.0 Sport / SportTech. You get a six-speed box, LSD and traction control, heated leather seats. All good stuff for driving through the winter. And it's worth holding out for a Roadster Coupe too for winter use. Whatever you choose, they're good value. I see dealers looking for almost £7000 for our age and spec of car. Trade offered me £3900 a few months ago.
Just to add I have had mine since 2013, spent far to much on her to get rid now, we nearly parted ways back end of last year for an ND, when the engine began to show early signs of failing (never got to the bottom, but things sounded faintly unhealthy), never had issues of oil being low though). But after knowing the amount of my effort other people's effort I decided to stick to my guns and get the engine done among a few other bits (clutch and general check of the chassis legs etc.(and for those that are interest mine is an '09 with a shade under 64K on).
Beyond normal servicing etc. involved in one accident sadly
, but she got repaired.Fully undersealed and cavities done (arch liners regularly removed and dressed, this year I redid the main underseal to tidy her up more), both sets of wheels refurbed, calipers painted (but need redoing again), lowered on the B12 pro kit...really love it and a good change from my now day to day 640D (my NC did a few years of day to day but we needed something more practical now, somehow I convinced everyone I should keep the MX5 as well!).
Beyond normal servicing etc. involved in one accident sadly
, but she got repaired.Fully undersealed and cavities done (arch liners regularly removed and dressed, this year I redid the main underseal to tidy her up more), both sets of wheels refurbed, calipers painted (but need redoing again), lowered on the B12 pro kit...really love it and a good change from my now day to day 640D (my NC did a few years of day to day but we needed something more practical now, somehow I convinced everyone I should keep the MX5 as well!).Ninja59 said:
elvismiggell said:
Welcome to the club! Very smart looking.
My ND is currently waiting for a new roof from Mazda!
Is this because of the rubbing issue or the bit coming away inside?My ND is currently waiting for a new roof from Mazda!
The inner lining detaching is annoying, and after three goes it's still not staying in properly.
But the rubbing is worse because it's worn through the outer layer of the roof so their worry it that this will eventually compromise the roof seal and stop it being watertight.
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