Another MX-5 thread...

Another MX-5 thread...

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Craikeybaby

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10,431 posts

226 months

Friday 30th August 2013
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The MX-5 has gone to BCA at Bruntingthorpe, although the driver thinks it may go to a dealer as it is in such good condition! Somebody is going to get a great car! Hopefully I don't get done for any wear & tear, there were only a few minor scuff on the interior that weren't noted.

I had some great times in the car, especially the roadtrip to the Outer Hebrides last summer. I will miss it, but looking forward to life with the MR2!

Craikeybaby

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10,431 posts

226 months

Wednesday 6th November 2013
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My old MX-5 made it into evo magazine: http://evoapp.co.uk/19DRSK4

I'd forgotten that I'd sent in a few words/pictures about my trip to Scotland last year, so it was a bit of a surprise to see my old car in the magazine!


A quick stop by Loch Glascarnoch by Lewis Craik, on Flickr

DanielJames

7,543 posts

169 months

Wednesday 6th November 2013
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Craikeybaby said:
the S2000 is too much like an MX-5.

Craikeybaby

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10,431 posts

226 months

Saturday 9th November 2013
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Both are Japanese front engined rear wheel drive roadsters, after 8 years I fancied something different.

smiles1

543 posts

223 months

Sunday 10th November 2013
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Thoughts on the MR2 compared to the MX5?

Craikeybaby

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10,431 posts

226 months

Sunday 10th November 2013
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The MR2 is nearer to the mk1 MX-5, than the mk3.5 in terms of refinement, but with the mid engine layout the handling feels more precise. Which i prefer to the looser MX-5s.

Mazda really did do a good job with the mk3 MX-5 though, little details like the one handed hood operation make the Toyota seem a bit low rent.

As I got the MR2 mainly as a weekend toy, which plays to its strengths, the mk3.5 MX-5 was a better daily driver/only car though.