MX5 or 325??

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GTR LUST

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77 posts

168 months

Sunday 21st June 2015
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Hi,
I have been planning to buy a track day and occasional road car for a while (need to sell a car first!), and wonder what you guys think I should get? I will have around £2000 spare and have narrowed my choice down to either a 2001 MX5, or a 2001 BMW 325. The MX5 has been my plan for quiet a while as it seems ideal and cheap on tyres. However a friend thinks that the lack of power will soon bother me, and I will want more which doesnt seem easy to get without adding a turbo which can lead to problems when racing. However I can have fun in a go kart which only does 40 mph, so I wonder if the lack of power will be an issue.

I will likely be using the car at Brands and Snetterton, and hopefully will get to a couple of other local tracks too, so considering all the above what are your thoughts on the best purchase?

Cheers in advance for your input

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GTR LUST

Original Poster:

77 posts

168 months

Friday 26th June 2015
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Funny enough I have been considering the MK3 MR2, seems an excellent alternative to the MX5 for the same money, but the lack of space put me off slightly as I would use it for occasional day to day use!