Should I get MX5 and which one?
Discussion
A year ago I would have answered that question with...'Yes, and then cut some hair'.
But now I have decided to look for the best driving experience at a price I can afford. As I am skint, I see there are two options. Do I buy a basket MK1 with MOT and tax for 1 year, or spend a bit more on a mkII and make it last for a few years?
On paper, the mkII with 6 gears looks like something I (260 mls/wk commute) could live with. But, a cheap disposable,'yearly' mk i might work out better.
I'm sorry to sound so mercenary here, but I absolutely hate my diesel estate.
But now I have decided to look for the best driving experience at a price I can afford. As I am skint, I see there are two options. Do I buy a basket MK1 with MOT and tax for 1 year, or spend a bit more on a mkII and make it last for a few years?
On paper, the mkII with 6 gears looks like something I (260 mls/wk commute) could live with. But, a cheap disposable,'yearly' mk i might work out better.
I'm sorry to sound so mercenary here, but I absolutely hate my diesel estate.
Well, at 5'9" tall/small, I should be ok. The mk1 certainly gets all the love and I can appreciate that. However, will I appreciate that, day in day out, rain or shine, wind or snow, day or night? I agree the mk1 has the classic looks, but, how do the lights hold up to modern motoring at night?
If the mk2 is more refined and the mk1 is more of a purer drivers car, I'd go for the mk2....probably with heated seats too. I'm in my 40s now and through the last 25 years I've developed my ideas of what I like, what I can afford, and what I need.
I suppose I'm being a little contradictory in wanting an MX5, but, also a whole lot of creature comforts in it.
As yet, I've only sat in a earlier mk2. That was yesterday. I liked it although the car as a whole had seen better days.
Thanks for all the advice though. It's much appreciated.
If the mk2 is more refined and the mk1 is more of a purer drivers car, I'd go for the mk2....probably with heated seats too. I'm in my 40s now and through the last 25 years I've developed my ideas of what I like, what I can afford, and what I need.
I suppose I'm being a little contradictory in wanting an MX5, but, also a whole lot of creature comforts in it.
As yet, I've only sat in a earlier mk2. That was yesterday. I liked it although the car as a whole had seen better days.
Thanks for all the advice though. It's much appreciated.
Thanks guys. I'm not a stranger to sports cars and 500rpm less on a long motorway journey, or even a 40 minute commute, can make a lot of difference.
The rust issue does worry me though. With reading the various mx5 forums, it seems inevitable that with a budget of up to £2500, I'd be buying a car that would very likely have a significant rust issue. And, there would be little or no way of slowing the rot unless going the whole hog and cut it out and replace with new metal.
I'm still interested, but, I can see myself visiting a fair few cars.
The rust issue does worry me though. With reading the various mx5 forums, it seems inevitable that with a budget of up to £2500, I'd be buying a car that would very likely have a significant rust issue. And, there would be little or no way of slowing the rot unless going the whole hog and cut it out and replace with new metal.
I'm still interested, but, I can see myself visiting a fair few cars.
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