RE: SOTW Special: Mazda MX-5

[Engelbert H]

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

[Risotto]

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.

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

[Engelbert H]

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.

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