Why does no-one mention....
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As I like to mindlessly follow trends, having a few days of sunshine has made me want a convertible that is RWD, and no too old or high millage so I don't have to faff around getting it repaired. Any I would like something cheeep that doesn't hit the house deposit too much.
I was wondering- on all the 'what car' threads where MX5s are much applauded, why no-one mentions the Toyota MR2? It would seem to fit the bill too. Does it not compare in the fun stakes?
I test drove an MX5 on an impulse after an early escape from work today and after negotiating 500 squid off and a years tax, was in the process of putting down a deposit when a 65yr old lady shuffled up and said "I'll have that one." She offered them full price, and I have never seen such a quick U-turn from a car dealer! Can't blame him though I suppose. In a way I suspect I'm lucky- never a good idea to buy a car on an impulse because you want to drive home with the roof down!
Ps with regards to the MR2, I'm not really concerned about boot space or a leaky roof- it will be a toy only.
I was wondering- on all the 'what car' threads where MX5s are much applauded, why no-one mentions the Toyota MR2? It would seem to fit the bill too. Does it not compare in the fun stakes?
I test drove an MX5 on an impulse after an early escape from work today and after negotiating 500 squid off and a years tax, was in the process of putting down a deposit when a 65yr old lady shuffled up and said "I'll have that one." She offered them full price, and I have never seen such a quick U-turn from a car dealer! Can't blame him though I suppose. In a way I suspect I'm lucky- never a good idea to buy a car on an impulse because you want to drive home with the roof down!
Ps with regards to the MR2, I'm not really concerned about boot space or a leaky roof- it will be a toy only.
Some prefer the MR2. A bit sharper, lighter and maybe a tad faster. More twitchy on the limit and less practical and not a hooligans car like the MX can be.
But there's a good choice of rag tops for £3-5k these days. MGF's TF's and smart Roasters are all worth a look too. Even the Alfa's and Fiat's if you don't mind fwd. I'd also seriously look at Z3's too.
But there's a good choice of rag tops for £3-5k these days. MGF's TF's and smart Roasters are all worth a look too. Even the Alfa's and Fiat's if you don't mind fwd. I'd also seriously look at Z3's too.
Baffled Spoon said:
Really poor form for the dealer to back out of a deal while you were sorting the deposit. You answered your own question though with regards to why the MX5 is the default choice - it does have a boot and as such is more of a all rounder/ more feasible as an only car.
+1 on both counts.Daston said:
The Mk2 MR2 also has a decent sized boot, can be had in T-bar trim and with the turbo lump you can be seeing 300bhp without too much effort.
In similar fashion you can be seeing a hedgerow without too much effort in an MR2.I was always of the impression the MX5 is a more controllable car at the limit and smoother without the turbo of the MR2 which makes the MR2 a bit lairy at the limit and in suspicious conditions.
My OH has had two MR2 Mk3s (the roadster one). She said it was only any good once lowered and stiffened (and she's had an Elise, for comparison).
I had a Mk2 MR2 and it's a completely different car. Amazing seats, sounds good, swaps ends under minor provocation.
I now have an MX5. Have had it two years. Slower than either of the above. But you can thrash the living daylights out of it: it won't bite you and nothing breaks.
I had a Mk2 MR2 and it's a completely different car. Amazing seats, sounds good, swaps ends under minor provocation.
I now have an MX5. Have had it two years. Slower than either of the above. But you can thrash the living daylights out of it: it won't bite you and nothing breaks.
Steameh said:
In similar fashion you can be seeing a hedgerow without too much effort in an MR2.
I was always of the impression the MX5 is a more controllable car at the limit and smoother without the turbo of the MR2 which makes the MR2 a bit lairy at the limit and in suspicious conditions.
Not driven one then? Any 245 bhp rwd mid engined car will see a hedge if you drive like a cock. I was always of the impression the MX5 is a more controllable car at the limit and smoother without the turbo of the MR2 which makes the MR2 a bit lairy at the limit and in suspicious conditions.
H_Kan said:
I'd go S2000, £6k will see you in one with reasonable mileage.
Absolutely love them and would have one in a heart beat if I could get insured on the bugger.
+ 1Absolutely love them and would have one in a heart beat if I could get insured on the bugger.
Saw one with its roof down today, let if out of the junction just so I could admire it from behind. I was hoping it'd be going out for a hoon and I'd have probably been stalkerish and seen how long/far I could keep up, but it ended up going to the local parts shop. And in good old Ph sunny day fashion, I went for a nice wee hoon! :P
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