Mk2.5 1.8 Sport Advice/Help!
Discussion
Hi all,
I'm getting rid of my E46 330ci Auto in favour of a Mk2.5 MX5. I've done a bit of research and I've decided the Mk2.5 1.8 Sport is the model I'm going to go for. My budget is 3k tops, will this secure me a good car and am I correct in saying that this is the "top spec" model? I know they face lifted in 2001, this was the Mk2.5, and the sport has a LSD and 6 speed box. I can't seem to get anything firm on what other options they had, such as A/C etc. Could anyone chime in and help me out?
My major concern at the moment is rust. I've been looking at lots of threads and it's almost putting me off. What are the areas I need to check when inspecting the car? What is the best way to go about making sure I don't get a rotten one. Should I ask to have it inspected prior, or should I try and get my mechanic to come with me?
Inevitably I will have to deal with the rust issue, what are the prices like if I pay for someone to sort it out for me? I'm handy at doing my own maintenance however rust is not something I'd be happy to tackle myself.
Finally when I find a good one, what choice mods would people recommend?
I know you've seen threads like this before so I apologise, I just wanted to get some advice before I go view a couple. Thanks for any help people can give!
PS. I have been looking at the wiki help guide as well
I'm getting rid of my E46 330ci Auto in favour of a Mk2.5 MX5. I've done a bit of research and I've decided the Mk2.5 1.8 Sport is the model I'm going to go for. My budget is 3k tops, will this secure me a good car and am I correct in saying that this is the "top spec" model? I know they face lifted in 2001, this was the Mk2.5, and the sport has a LSD and 6 speed box. I can't seem to get anything firm on what other options they had, such as A/C etc. Could anyone chime in and help me out?
My major concern at the moment is rust. I've been looking at lots of threads and it's almost putting me off. What are the areas I need to check when inspecting the car? What is the best way to go about making sure I don't get a rotten one. Should I ask to have it inspected prior, or should I try and get my mechanic to come with me?
Inevitably I will have to deal with the rust issue, what are the prices like if I pay for someone to sort it out for me? I'm handy at doing my own maintenance however rust is not something I'd be happy to tackle myself.
Finally when I find a good one, what choice mods would people recommend?
I know you've seen threads like this before so I apologise, I just wanted to get some advice before I go view a couple. Thanks for any help people can give!
PS. I have been looking at the wiki help guide as well
Retroglide08 said:
I only found out about the mk2.5 weak spots after buying one. But from what I've read it's mostly front chassis rails, sills and rear arches should be checked for rust. Mine was in good condition so the first thing I did was to get it undersealed before thinking of any modding
Alrighty thanks for that, I'll keep a look out! Any idea on under sealing costs?Gassing Station | Mazda MX5/Roadster/Miata | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff