MX-5 Model Variations (Mk2) and Buyers Guide?

[hamzamian]

Hi,

Still looking to buy an Mx-5 and ideally a Mk2... now i understand there is a 1.6 and a 1.8 and I'd like to get a 1.8 if possible but I notice some are advertised as 1.8, 1.8S and 1.8iS.

SO i'm guessing the iS and the S are actually the same just some people added the i? or not? Also what is the difference between an S and non S car and what differences are there (apart from engine size of course) between and 1.6 and 1.8?

Also is there a good buyers guide someone can point me to? I'm hoping to go and see a couple of cars and hopefully drive one away tomorrow.

OH and also how often are the service intervals? Is it really every 5000 miles???

Thanks in advance!