What next after an MX5?
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What car do you see yourself in next after the MX5?
Starting to get bored of the MX5, it's the only car I've really driven. Starting to think about where to go next, considering either a 350z or a hot hatch.
Has anyone else been in a similar position, changed from the '5 and then back into a '5 at a later date?
Starting to get bored of the MX5, it's the only car I've really driven. Starting to think about where to go next, considering either a 350z or a hot hatch.
Has anyone else been in a similar position, changed from the '5 and then back into a '5 at a later date?
Some great responses!
@drgoatboy - That is my concern with the 350Z, apparently they hide the weight well so I'm told? Plus there is the drinking habbit, but that's to be expected. Hot hatch wise, I'm more so interested in the slightly older hatches, the Civic EP3 and the Clio 172, something about naturally aspirated engines
Maybe either of my propositions will just be short term cars, think I just need to get a few more cars out my system and then come back to the MX5 world Do the BMW's have much character? They look like they'd be a little too grown up, but in the right colour they look great!
@daddycool - Wow 14 years! She's doing well then! I can't say I've really ever experienced that effortless power, but it sounds fun! Your list of cars have all gone through my head also; the GT86 just looks as though it wouldn't really offer much different from an MX5, well apart from a roof and half a rear seat. The Nissan's and Cayman/Boxster do look very promising though; have you had the opportunity to drive either?
@hobobaggins - I wish I wasn't starting to get bored! or is it I just don't realise how sweet the '5 really is!
@gdaybruce - I'm glad you mentioned the S2000; After reading all the stories of the snappy handling I kind of got put off, but after hearing this maybe they're a possibility for me, although my insurers don't seem to think so! Although not for everyone I do like the idea of winding out a high revving engine. The electric steering really isn't as bad as people make out then?
@drgoatboy - That is my concern with the 350Z, apparently they hide the weight well so I'm told? Plus there is the drinking habbit, but that's to be expected. Hot hatch wise, I'm more so interested in the slightly older hatches, the Civic EP3 and the Clio 172, something about naturally aspirated engines
Maybe either of my propositions will just be short term cars, think I just need to get a few more cars out my system and then come back to the MX5 world Do the BMW's have much character? They look like they'd be a little too grown up, but in the right colour they look great!@daddycool - Wow 14 years! She's doing well then! I can't say I've really ever experienced that effortless power, but it sounds fun! Your list of cars have all gone through my head also; the GT86 just looks as though it wouldn't really offer much different from an MX5, well apart from a roof and half a rear seat. The Nissan's and Cayman/Boxster do look very promising though; have you had the opportunity to drive either?
@hobobaggins - I wish I wasn't starting to get bored! or is it I just don't realise how sweet the '5 really is!
@gdaybruce - I'm glad you mentioned the S2000; After reading all the stories of the snappy handling I kind of got put off, but after hearing this maybe they're a possibility for me, although my insurers don't seem to think so! Although not for everyone I do like the idea of winding out a high revving engine. The electric steering really isn't as bad as people make out then?
Thanks for all the replies, this threads busier than I expected!
I probably should have mentioned this earlier, but I do a few trackdays a year, around 6-7. My biggest issue with the '5 is the lack of grunt to overtake when people don't want to lift, no fun being stuck behind slow stuff in corners! Oh and I've currently got a MK3 MX5 with a few track oriented mods.
- I'd love an RX-7 and all the reliability issues probably are just internet horror stories, but I'm not sure I could risk it financially - brilliant cars though!
@gdaybruce - Glad you've spoken about your experience with the S2000, I'd practically written them off from a few other people saying they're were sketchy in the corners! Annoying how they've gone up in price though! Are higher mileage engines still fine?
@snotrag - I think I just need to get a fast-ish car out of my system before I end up tied down with responsibilities. Early Boxster isn't something I'd really considered, but I probably should have, is the bigger engine not all that?
@VladD - The badge would be a concern for me also haha! Okay looks like I need to do some more research into Boxsters!
@Hanslow - I love the way the GT86 looks just wish they had more power, would be a no brainer for me then! I just feel it would be too similar to an MX5 for me right now. Can I just ask how'd you find the Fiesta? I would like to give fwd a go at some point.
@hobobaggins - I have thought this, my MX5 has been super reliable!
@johneast - I've loved the fact the '5 is fun at the slower speeds, but think I just need to get a faster car out of my system first, I completely agree that straight line speed isn't everything! Man maths
I think the S2000, 350z and the Boxster I need to get a test drive in.
I probably should have mentioned this earlier, but I do a few trackdays a year, around 6-7. My biggest issue with the '5 is the lack of grunt to overtake when people don't want to lift, no fun being stuck behind slow stuff in corners! Oh and I've currently got a MK3 MX5 with a few track oriented mods.
- I'd love an RX-7 and all the reliability issues probably are just internet horror stories, but I'm not sure I could risk it financially - brilliant cars though!
@gdaybruce - Glad you've spoken about your experience with the S2000, I'd practically written them off from a few other people saying they're were sketchy in the corners! Annoying how they've gone up in price though! Are higher mileage engines still fine?
@snotrag - I think I just need to get a fast-ish car out of my system before I end up tied down with responsibilities. Early Boxster isn't something I'd really considered, but I probably should have, is the bigger engine not all that?
@VladD - The badge would be a concern for me also haha! Okay looks like I need to do some more research into Boxsters!
@Hanslow - I love the way the GT86 looks just wish they had more power, would be a no brainer for me then! I just feel it would be too similar to an MX5 for me right now. Can I just ask how'd you find the Fiesta? I would like to give fwd a go at some point.
@hobobaggins - I have thought this, my MX5 has been super reliable!
@johneast - I've loved the fact the '5 is fun at the slower speeds, but think I just need to get a faster car out of my system first, I completely agree that straight line speed isn't everything! Man maths
I think the S2000, 350z and the Boxster I need to get a test drive in.
Some brilliant responses in here!
Went out for some passenger rides around Curborough in various different things this week, went in a few hot hatches and they're much faster in a straight line than the '5 but they just didnt feel right? Quicker but different, not sure if it's for me but I will leave the EP3 Civic on the cards for a proper test drive.
Went out in a 350z and they're still awesome in my opinion, but as drgoatboy maybe suggesting not all that special? Brilliant machinery though and I do still want to own one at some point, but running costs, tyres and pads could potentially get expensive.
Went in a few more 86's and they're definitely more precise, more of a tool than the '5 is but I think I need something a little more different next.
I love the idea of a V8 but if I'm slightly concerned of running a 6 pot surely a V8 would be even worse? Nice to see how you can go from Porsche's, AMG's and still enjoy the '5, maybe I'm just not appreciating what I already have enough.
I haven't been in and around many S2000's so I do need to start looking into those I think. My list is becoming quite conclusive now of what I want to try; S2000, Boxster, CTR, 350z.
The Lotus / Caterham idea is where I'd love to go but ideally the car needs to have some ability to be used year round, so right now they're kind of off the cards, one day though!
I am having second thoughts; do I just spend a wod off money; Manifold, Midpipe, Cams and remap and hopefully have the MX5 around 200bhp, just concerned that I'd spend the money and still fancy a change of car.
Went out for some passenger rides around Curborough in various different things this week, went in a few hot hatches and they're much faster in a straight line than the '5 but they just didnt feel right? Quicker but different, not sure if it's for me but I will leave the EP3 Civic on the cards for a proper test drive.
Went out in a 350z and they're still awesome in my opinion, but as drgoatboy maybe suggesting not all that special? Brilliant machinery though and I do still want to own one at some point, but running costs, tyres and pads could potentially get expensive.
Went in a few more 86's and they're definitely more precise, more of a tool than the '5 is but I think I need something a little more different next.
I love the idea of a V8 but if I'm slightly concerned of running a 6 pot surely a V8 would be even worse? Nice to see how you can go from Porsche's, AMG's and still enjoy the '5, maybe I'm just not appreciating what I already have enough.
I haven't been in and around many S2000's so I do need to start looking into those I think. My list is becoming quite conclusive now of what I want to try; S2000, Boxster, CTR, 350z.
The Lotus / Caterham idea is where I'd love to go but ideally the car needs to have some ability to be used year round, so right now they're kind of off the cards, one day though!
I am having second thoughts; do I just spend a wod off money; Manifold, Midpipe, Cams and remap and hopefully have the MX5 around 200bhp, just concerned that I'd spend the money and still fancy a change of car.
I could probably cut my list down to; S2000 or 350z, with potentially a CTR as the oddball as it's just totally different, not sure the Porsche is something I want to get into just yet, probably the "best" car to buy though.
I've never really looked into F/I mk1's, any idea how much they go for, for a well set up mechanically one, I don't really mind so much on body condition as long as they're not a complete rot box.
I've never really looked into F/I mk1's, any idea how much they go for, for a well set up mechanically one, I don't really mind so much on body condition as long as they're not a complete rot box.
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