looking at 1.8

[oxskyline]

hi ,sorry there maybe many theads like this,im looking at a 1.8 s 25 1999 my mate is a dealer and said i can have it for £1200,ive just sold my wrx classic (also ive had 2 skylines),as my wife was getting made jobless,but she got a new job ,so looking for something again,i have always liked the look of the mx5,i used the wrx for fun trackdays ,would the mx5 be ok stock or would it be an idea to do some tweaks?,my wrx was a very fast car,i no the mx5 is a diffrent little animal,
thanks

[JFReturns]

I've had a Prodrive STi (check my profile) and still have a MK1 MX5 though it is now up for sale. It is the 1.6, but it is plenty quick enough round the twisties.

As you say, the two are completely different, but I much preferred the '5 as it was more fun at lower speed. The feedback is incredible, whereas the Scoob only came alive when really pushed.

For your budget I would be looking at a MK1...

[gdaybruce]

Standard MX5s are all about steering and handling, rather than straight line speed (although forced induction would sort the speed issue). It follows that you should make sure that the suspension and handling are sweet on anything you're looking at.

I owned and tracked a standard '99 Impreza Tutbo and I have to say that I prefer the MX5 for its balance and light weight, which really does reduce the wear and tear on tyres and brakes.

The price on the car you mention looks attractive if the condition is good!

[oxskyline]

thanks for replys,the car is a 7 out of 10,not sure weather i should go for a mk1 we will see .

[rovermorris999]

Look for the best you can find, don't worry about what Mk it is. Personally, I'd want a 1.8 with a Torsen lsd.