Advice on a "new" toy.

[Hellfire8]

Hello folks,

First time poster, long time reader. I am currently in the process of buying a new "toy".

I currently have a Mazda 6 Takuya (family car) and I adore it but I need something to give me some fun. I've narrowed it down to the following.

* Toyota MR2 Turbo
* Mazda 6 MPS
* Nissan 350Z

So, the Mazda 6 I know, a friend from the O/C owns one and it's nothing "new" but I know it can really perform. the MR2, a friend owns one and I have driven one (NON turbo)

I am leaning towards the MPS as I know the car inside and out, but it isn't that "sporty"

Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

[Hellfire8]

TREMAiNE said:

When you say new toy, do you mean something fun for the weekends or an actual replacement for your current daily?

Of those 3 I rekcon you'd get the most fun out of the MR2. I'd take the MPS but realisitcally part of the fun of a new car is that its a different car... And an MPS is largely the same as your current car, bar performance and running costs.

The Z is a great car but I personally found them underwhelming. They seem very much an American car built by the Japanese.

In addition to my current, I'd be used for the occasional commute (not far tbh, 10miles tops) and the weekend drive.

I was thinking MR2, but then got a insurance quote which is double that of the Z or the MPS.

I agree with the MPS, I know what the expect, but then I love driving my 6, I just wish it had more power, I'd put the money into modding it, if it could be modded.

[Hellfire8]

Thanks, RX7/8 due to reliability. I don't fancy having to get compression tests etc or dealing with a lot of off the road time

I have a 5K budget, some lovely looking MR2 T's on here for that price.

[Hellfire8]

Cheers bud, Thinking MR2 deffo,

Was going to check Insurance with my current company (Adrian Flux) as they've been good to me this year, I have a non at fault as I got hit head on in Jan by some idiot on the wrong side of the road but they said it won't affect my premium too much, others nailed me for it.

[Hellfire8]

Just got a quote, £365 for the year, fully comp, Classic car 5k mileage, All mods declared, I am looking at this one

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...

[Hellfire8]

Yeah, I just used it as an example for a quote, I was shocked with the price, and then I found out I can get a discount from being a PH member with Flux, so will need to use that when I do buy.

Tbh, I'd probably offer around 4.5 for that car, maybe 4.6 for the mileage, it is a pristine example of a MR2 and there aren't many turbos up for sale.

[Hellfire8]

Cheers, I will.

Tbh I am not looking to buy for a month or two tops. so we will see what comes up then.

[Hellfire8]

Well as I was at Japfest today and met some great MR2 owners I have learnt a bit.

Basically said the same as you guys.

Main points to look out for is one important as close to manufacture date as possible with full service history in UK, that way you know a lot about it.

Also suggested trying to get stock. Means it's not been "run" as hard.

After seeing them today I am deffo getting one

[Hellfire8]

I was looking at them at Japfest, I wasn't too impressed and I do have my heart set on a MR2

[Hellfire8]

Daston said:

Although with a £5k budget you would be able to get a running RX8 and have enough left over for an engine rebuild that will have 3 years warrenty. Could proably get some light porting done and other bits and bobs too.

Hi, cheers. I again looked at that but too many worries about them. I think the insurance is a lot more too.

I like the fact that overall the MR2 is quite reliable

Red, I PMd you back.

[Hellfire8]

Fatrat said:

Have you thought about a turbo MX5! I had a supercharged one for a while and it was great fun

I would if I could get over how hideous they are :/ really don't like them