What convertible?

[Rick101]

Hi,

Need to replace my wife's 2005 MX-5. Had a little incident at Nurburgring and wrecked it. Need to get her a replacement ideally this week.

Initial thoughts were the MX-5 roadster with hard top folding roof.

She also likes the look of a Jag XK.

Criteria
Under 10K
Under 40,000 miles
Electric hard top roof
Reliable and good build quality

Newer MX-5 ticks all the boxes just wondering is there anything else I need to consider.

Thanks.

[NadiR]

Mercedes SLK?

[Rick101]

Got this.

Ta

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

[itz_baseline]

Yay, a what car where the OP has come back and posted what they got! These are few and far between. Nice car, don't stuff it at the 'ring this time

[drocter81]

driving your 'wife's MX-5' car at the Ring

"Honest Guv, they're not my hairs straighteners!!"

Congrats on a very rapid purchase decision. Did you post the topic before or after you'd bought the car?

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

I'd forgive the 61k


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

Edited by drocter81 on Wednesday 31st July 18:41

[Rick101]

Thanks for all advice. Viewed 2 dealer and 1 private, Tuesday around Yorkshire.

Went to Morpeth Wed morning, viewed, purchased and taken same day.
Had arranged car hire at £300 (now cancelled) so she had transport until we found something so that encouraged me to find something quick.

Well, gave it a good clean this morning. Covered with ingrained dirt, dog hair, smell of, I guess, dog sick.
For mileage, i think its quite tired but it only needs a bit of love and attention to bring it up to spec.

1st mot - 6700 miles
2nd mot - 8815 miles
3rd mot - 11114

All main dealer servicing
2007 - 2 miles
2009 - 3406 miles
2010 - 5537 miles
2011 - 8316 miles

Off for a service tomorrow and parking sensors next week.

Looking a bit better







I'm back in the good books!

Edited by Rick101 on Thursday 1st August 10:48

[ehonda]

Very nice - I like that colour.

[boobles]

Or try getting a proper car next time for the track!