£3-4k to spend, is the answer MX5?
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Shuvi McTupya said:
That merc is really tempting but was not something that was on my radar. I have sent the garage a message to see if they are interested in any negotiations..
Also it has been flagged up that there might be some finance outstanding on it.
Obviously check the finance situation & go from there, that one is nicely spec'd with the Airscarf/Heated Seats & it's also the cheaper road tax.Also it has been flagged up that there might be some finance outstanding on it.
Edited by Shuvi McTupya on Sunday 17th November 15:23
Shuvi McTupya said:
HustleRussell said:
Mk3 MR2?
Always preferred the mark 2 but my license would be in jeopardy if i had one of those!On the SLK front, we've had two a Mk2 and Mk3, both of them really nice and the usual Merc reliability (didn't personally have any problems with them). They come with all the toys for the age and handle really nicely.
AshVX220 said:
Mk2's aren't really that quick unless you get a turbo. If you can live without the 'leccy roof, then a Mk3 is a good shout, better handling and lighter than an equivalent MX-5.
On the SLK front, we've had two a Mk2 and Mk3, both of them really nice and the usual Merc reliability (didn't personally have any problems with them). They come with all the toys for the age and handle really nicely.
I am going to look at a 2003 SLK 230 later. Is there Anything I should specifically be looking or listening out for?On the SLK front, we've had two a Mk2 and Mk3, both of them really nice and the usual Merc reliability (didn't personally have any problems with them). They come with all the toys for the age and handle really nicely.
The mot history looks unremarkable, mainly tyres and lights , it passed the last two without any advisories.
Shuvi McTupya said:
I am going to look at a 2003 SLK 230 later. Is there Anything I should specifically be looking or listening out for?
The mot history looks unremarkable, mainly tyres and lights , it passed the last two without any advisories.
I'd always go for the gen2 model it's better in everyway but if it's a clean rust free car then the 230 is worth a look.The mot history looks unremarkable, mainly tyres and lights , it passed the last two without any advisories.
ZX10R NIN said:
Shuvi McTupya said:
I am going to look at a 2003 SLK 230 later. Is there Anything I should specifically be looking or listening out for?
The mot history looks unremarkable, mainly tyres and lights , it passed the last two without any advisories.
I'd always go for the gen2 model it's better in everyway but if it's a clean rust free car then the 230 is worth a look.The mot history looks unremarkable, mainly tyres and lights , it passed the last two without any advisories.
paulguitar said:
ZX10R NIN said:
Shuvi McTupya said:
I am going to look at a 2003 SLK 230 later. Is there Anything I should specifically be looking or listening out for?
The mot history looks unremarkable, mainly tyres and lights , it passed the last two without any advisories.
I'd always go for the gen2 model it's better in everyway but if it's a clean rust free car then the 230 is worth a look.The mot history looks unremarkable, mainly tyres and lights , it passed the last two without any advisories.
Shuvi McTupya said:
That's a lovely looking car, but I would be cautious due to it being sold immediately after having had a recon engine fitted. If I had just had all of that work done and the car was sound, I would want to keep it for a lot longer to get some more use and soften the blow of what must have been a big bill.paulguitar said:
That's a lovely looking car, but I would be cautious due to it being sold immediately after having had a recon engine fitted. If I had just had all of that work done and the car was sound, I would want to keep it for a lot longer to get some more use and soften the blow of what must have been a big bill.
I have sent him that question!I know you dismissed the 350z as being a bit boy racer but there is a decent owners forum where the ownership does range across all ages and most are a lot more mature than your average Corsa 1.2 owner, amazing amount of car for the money really.
I know you seem to be going after roadsters but is the drop top driving more important than 2 seats? You could go for a few left field options such as VW Eos, Mini Cooper, BMW 630, Fiat Barchetta (for a bit of an I am not an MX5 statement), Audi TT Mk2, an MG of some description hell even saw a V6 Saab going in that price bracket the other day!
Or maybe really stand out from the crowd https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
I know you seem to be going after roadsters but is the drop top driving more important than 2 seats? You could go for a few left field options such as VW Eos, Mini Cooper, BMW 630, Fiat Barchetta (for a bit of an I am not an MX5 statement), Audi TT Mk2, an MG of some description hell even saw a V6 Saab going in that price bracket the other day!
Or maybe really stand out from the crowd https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
coldel said:
Or maybe really stand out from the crowd https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
I have never had a proper two seater so I would like to scratch that itch and I cant remember the last time i had people in the back (actually i can, once in the last two years)
There are so many choices I think i need to try and keep it as simple as possible or i will never make up my mind!
I should really stick with my first thought which was that i have always liked the MX5 and I have never liked big bills and i dont want to be driving everywhere at warp speeds until i clear a few points off my license atleast!
There are so many choices I think i need to try and keep it as simple as possible or i will never make up my mind!
I should really stick with my first thought which was that i have always liked the MX5 and I have never liked big bills and i dont want to be driving everywhere at warp speeds until i clear a few points off my license atleast!
paulguitar said:
coldel said:
Or maybe really stand out from the crowd https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
This is quite the MOT fail/pass. Is it really likely that all these issues would have been sorted??
This is the car (my favourite but that list scares me!)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-MX5-2-0-SPORT-200...
This is the car (my favourite but that list scares me!)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-MX5-2-0-SPORT-200...
Shuvi McTupya said:
This is quite the MOT fail/pass. Is it really likely that all these issues would have been sorted??
This is the car (my favourite but that list scares me!)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-MX5-2-0-SPORT-200...
There's a lot there to suggest a neglected car. I'd discard that one.This is the car (my favourite but that list scares me!)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-MX5-2-0-SPORT-200...
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