Mx-5 1.6 or 1.8
Discussion
I am going to be buying an mx-5 soon. Had been looking at mk1 or mk2's but just the 1.6 model. I may got for the 1.8 now, just wanted to know how the two compare in terms of performance, reliability and mpg.
Insurance costs is making me lean towards 1.6 bit if 1.8 is better then I will go for that.
Lastly how do the two different mk's affect the above? E.g 1.8 definitely the one to go for but only if mk2 or mk.1 1.8 performance is great but not much difference between mk2 1.6 and 1.8.
Insurance costs is making me lean towards 1.6 bit if 1.8 is better then I will go for that.
Lastly how do the two different mk's affect the above? E.g 1.8 definitely the one to go for but only if mk2 or mk.1 1.8 performance is great but not much difference between mk2 1.6 and 1.8.
Got a mk1 1.8 (uk spec) and I got about 32mpg when I was using it daily during last year, I opted for it as it didn't appear to do much worse MPG than the 1.6 and decided that even a little extra power would help!
I was more interested in getting one with out any rust underneath it and which was a genuine UK car - this was due to the fact it appeared a bit cheaper to insure a UK model than import on the quotes I was running.
Insurance was very cheap, about £250 for two of us fully comp. I was 27 when I had the policy on the car.
Have a look over on MX5 Nutz for a lot more MX5 information. If you are interested I am planning to sell mine (red, mk1, 1.8i, just had cambelt, new tyres etc) soon to fund getting my old Porsche out.
Cheers
Andy
I was more interested in getting one with out any rust underneath it and which was a genuine UK car - this was due to the fact it appeared a bit cheaper to insure a UK model than import on the quotes I was running.
Insurance was very cheap, about £250 for two of us fully comp. I was 27 when I had the policy on the car.
Have a look over on MX5 Nutz for a lot more MX5 information. If you are interested I am planning to sell mine (red, mk1, 1.8i, just had cambelt, new tyres etc) soon to fund getting my old Porsche out.
Cheers
Andy
AndyCowman said:
Got a mk1 1.8 (uk spec) and I got about 32mpg when I was using it daily during last year, I opted for it as it didn't appear to do much worse MPG than the 1.6 and decided that even a little extra power would help!
I was more interested in getting one with out any rust underneath it and which was a genuine UK car - this was due to the fact it appeared a bit cheaper to insure a UK model than import on the quotes I was running.
Insurance was very cheap, about £250 for two of us fully comp. I was 27 when I had the policy on the car.
Have a look over on MX5 Nutz for a lot more MX5 information. If you are interested I am planning to sell mine (red, mk1, 1.8i, just had cambelt, new tyres etc) soon to fund getting my old Porsche out.
Cheers
Andy
You have a pm.I was more interested in getting one with out any rust underneath it and which was a genuine UK car - this was due to the fact it appeared a bit cheaper to insure a UK model than import on the quotes I was running.
Insurance was very cheap, about £250 for two of us fully comp. I was 27 when I had the policy on the car.
Have a look over on MX5 Nutz for a lot more MX5 information. If you are interested I am planning to sell mine (red, mk1, 1.8i, just had cambelt, new tyres etc) soon to fund getting my old Porsche out.
Cheers
Andy
To be honest, forget the 1.6 vs 1.8 thing - just buy the best example you can find and within your budget.
Take into account the rust (or lack there of), roof condition, interior condition, mechanical condition etc etc etc and only look at the engine size towards the end of the list (along with the colour of the car etc)
Take into account the rust (or lack there of), roof condition, interior condition, mechanical condition etc etc etc and only look at the engine size towards the end of the list (along with the colour of the car etc)
The Moose said:
To be honest, forget the 1.6 vs 1.8 thing - just buy the best example you can find and within your budget.
Take into account the rust (or lack there of), roof condition, interior condition, mechanical condition etc etc etc and only look at the engine size towards the end of the list (along with the colour of the car etc)
Agreed. Having spent time in both, I would say the 1.8 had bigger lungs in the mid-range, but the 1.6 felt more eager at the top end. Take into account the rust (or lack there of), roof condition, interior condition, mechanical condition etc etc etc and only look at the engine size towards the end of the list (along with the colour of the car etc)
Both good engines and not really enough in it to matter. Getting a good clean car would be higher up my priority list.
The Moose said:
To be honest, forget the 1.6 vs 1.8 thing - just buy the best example you can find and within your budget.
Take into account the rust (or lack there of), roof condition, interior condition, mechanical condition etc etc etc and only look at the engine size towards the end of the list (along with the colour of the car etc)
I agree if it is MK1 you are referring to. Take into account the rust (or lack there of), roof condition, interior condition, mechanical condition etc etc etc and only look at the engine size towards the end of the list (along with the colour of the car etc)
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