Trading classic Mini for mk2 mx-5 for euro trip

[torqueofthedevil]

Was going to drive to S France in my classic mini but decided to get a mk2 mx-5 instead. Thing eurorail then to Bruges / Antwerp then Reims, Millau bridge, s France. Then back to Paris. Any recommendations on

A. The mx-5
B. The route?

Cheers

[Sideways Tim]

Keep the mini, or at least swap it for a classic 'vert (Spitfire, TR, Stag, MG, Healey, whatever). As far as route goes, just take a satnav and tell it to avoid motorways.

France is all good, as long as you're not in a rush you'll see loads more of it that way. Plus you'll be able to improve your French talking to garage owners and mechanics

Have fun!

[torqueofthedevil]

Hmmm mx-5 better tho so I can get top down

[GBDG]

What's your budget for the Mx-5?

[torqueofthedevil]

Around 2k

[GC8]

I own an NB, but Id say buy an NA now whilst theyre cheap and keep the Mini if you possibly can.

[torqueofthedevil]

I am going to sell her micra instead! And keep the mini. The mini would have attracted some great attention going down but I think the mx-5 is a better alrounder for this trip.

It's mad how much ppl are asking for them though. Ridiculous money!

[torqueofthedevil]

GC8 said:

I own an NB, but Id say buy an NA now whilst theyre cheap and keep the Mini if you possibly can.

What are NB and NA?!?

Cheers

[GC8]

MX-5 Mk1 1,600cc = NA6
MX-5 Mk1 1,800cc = NA8
MX-5 Mk2 1,600cc = NB6
MX-5 Mk2 1,800cc = NB8

An NA is a mark one MX-5 and an NB is a mark two, simply.

[Paulm4]

Go for it, my wife & I did this for our honeymoon in a mk1 1.8, three weeks of great weather & great roads!
The old grand prix circuit at Reims is well worth a visit. A zoom round the circuit at Monaco is a must too!

[GC8]

Third battle of Ypres = Passchendaele, to give its better known / more notorious name.

[torqueofthedevil]

Yes I plan on visiting the WW1 sites. Does anyone know good places to stop around the halfway point from north to south France? Just towns / cities rather than specific sites.

Looking at mk1's now or NA6's

[GC8]

If you prefer the Mk1 then Id look at the 1,800cc too. Theyre stiffer and have better brakes and are probably going to be a bit easier to sell too.

[torqueofthedevil]

Insurance is ludicrous for 1.6 so 1.8 is not getting a look in!

[GC8]

Depends where you go. Price comparison sites all indicated about £800FC for my NB, but I got that down to a shade over £300 with REIS quite quickly.

You need to speak to a broker who specialises in the cars. Mine would have been a good deal cheaper again, had it been another year or two older, as NBs arent really classic cars. NAs are though, so keep looking.