RE: SOTW Special: Mazda MX-5
Discussion
Hey guys, i fancy an MX-5! Anyone see anything wrong with this one? Apart from the fact it doesnt have wing mirrors!
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1209167.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1209167.htm
Engelbert H said:
Hey guys, i fancy an MX-5! Anyone see anything wrong with this one? Apart from the fact it doesnt have wing mirrors!
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1209167.htm
Very hard to say without seeing it but I'd say it isn't too bad price wise, although you could probably get a better deal buying privately.http://pistonheads.com/sales/1209167.htm
Sounds like it's had a strange repaint (fades to green?!) and later on he says the paintwork isn't in great condition, so it may need another respray as you may have trouble colour-matching the first one if there's any spraying to be done.
On mileage terms (never mind age) it'll be due a cambelt change soon (although they're non-interferance so it's not catastrophic if the belt does go).
It's got (reputable) aftermarket dampers on the front - but that implies there's something different on the back.
The battery has been replaced - but has the right replacement been fitted? Quite often you'll find the wrong type.
The aerial and window faults are common, I wouldn't worry too much about them.
It's got a new hood though, which is always good.
Basically, I'd keep looking and pay a bit more for a straight 1.8 post-1995 import (i.e. with a proper Torsen diff not the viscous one) but it depends on your budget I guess.
Edited by Risotto on Tuesday 8th September 15:45
Risotto said:
Engelbert H said:
Hey guys, i fancy an MX-5! Anyone see anything wrong with this one? Apart from the fact it doesnt have wing mirrors!
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1209167.htm
Very hard to say without seeing it but I'd say it isn't too bad price wise, although you could probably get a better deal buying privately.http://pistonheads.com/sales/1209167.htm
Sounds like it's had a strange repaint (fades to green?!) and later on he says the paintwork isn't in great condition, so it may need another respray as you may have trouble colour-matching the first one if there's any spraying to be done.
On mileage terms (never mind age) it'll be due a cambelt change soon (although they're non-interferance so it's not catastrophic if the belt does go).
It's got (reputable) aftermarket dampers on the front - but that implies there's something different on the back.
The battery has been replaced - but has the right replacement been fitted? Quite often you'll find the wrong type.
The aerial and window faults are common, I wouldn't worry too much about them.
It's got a new hood though, which is always good.
Basically, I'd keep looking and pay a bit more for a straight 1.8 post-1995 import (i.e. with a proper Torsen diff not the viscous one) but it depends on your budget I guess.
Edited by Risotto on Tuesday 8th September 15:45
Cheers for that, will keep looking budget around £1500 mark could stretch though to £2k perhaps(!)
Thinking of selling either my Alfa GTV or 325i E20 to make way for it! Dont know which
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