Weekend Car
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RED5RACING

Original Poster:

33 posts

125 months

Saturday 1st August
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I've decided I'd like a second car as a bit of a weekend toy for enjoying B-roads. I've narrowed it down to either an Abarth 500 or NC MX-5 2.0 with Hardtop.

I know they are very different cars in their approach to having fun but both seem to come highly recommended from their respective communities and have a good array of parts and seem relatively inexpensive to repair or modify.

I know corrosion can be an issue for both these models and sadly I don't have a garage to store it in over the colder damper months.

Is there anything else I should consider? I'm after something a bit old school and analogue with a budget of £5k. I've done all the Clio RS range over the years and wanted something different.

If you own either the 500 or MX-5 what made you choose that car?

Nickp82

3,903 posts

121 months

Saturday 1st August
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I’m a big MX-5 fan, they’re just a lot of fun and easy to live with . Get one with heated seats and cold days with the roof down/ heater on are an absolute joy.

I wouldn’t worry too much about not having a garage, just avoid road salt.