What's the difference between an Icon and a Sport?

[Smollet]

Still looking for the right car at the right trice but can anyone tell me the difference between and icon and a sport?
Also how important is it to have a Mazda FSH or is it ok to trust a local non Mazda garage that has carried out the full service schedule?

[Smollet]

Thanks. Sorry should've specified it's the Mk3 range I'm looking at.

[Smollet]

RumRunner said:

Here's a good one for you http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m... I hear owner cleans it with cotton buds!

Also sports have optional AC & Bose...so check that one when looking at a sport.. Sport only way to go, LSD diff makes all the DIFFerence

That does look nice and I was in Wales last week but it's a long way from where I am. Interesting to know that the Sport has an LSD. I had one on the Caterham I sold recently. Does make life more fun.

[Smollet]

RumRunner said:

No wild goose chase that one so worth the trip... After the Caterham you will love the heated seats...like a small furnace.

Edited by RumRunner on Sunday 24th May 11:09

The 7 got pretty hot as the exhaust was on the drivers side. Tbh I'm looking to spend around £7k for a sub 40k mile example. There are a few about from time to time and I hope to stick the BBR 200 kit on it.

[Smollet]

RumRunner said:

Watch for the rot on subframes and suspension, I looked at many and lack of service is a issue. Odd thing is that the oil pressure gauge on all is actually a vacuum gauge ( dummy). Prone to engine issues due to low oil level because of the above, especially if run up to standard service intervals and left unchecked.

Can it be replaced with a proper oil gauge? I think I'm right in saying the engine is basically a Duratec and when installed in 7s they have oil gauges.

[Smollet]

You mention rust on suspension and sub frames is this an issue on Mk3s or MX5s in general?

[Smollet]

Thanks very much for your replies. Appreciated. I suspect I'll have some more before I finally get what I want.

[Smollet]

hornetrider said:

9k for an 8 year old Mk3 soft top! Ay carumba, I think you'll be waiting a while regardless of mileage.

I'm a patient person. One will turn up........sometime maybe not just now.

[Smollet]

hornetrider said:

I meant RR selling his...

Aha. Must read the post more closely

Edited by Smollet on Sunday 24th May 12:20