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MX5 mk2 bluey silver colour with tan seats preferbly less than 40,000 miles. Budget is around 4k looking for one around the surrey area. Girlfriend is in tears as the one she wanted has already been sold bless her. I have looked at autotrader and on this site but wasn't sure where else to find one, I really want to make her happy again please help.
Found one and bought it today. It was pure luck just happened to drive by one sitting on someones drive. It's light blue 2002 1.6 with black leather, MOT and TAX 96k fsh £2000 because there is a small dent in the bonnet and a small amount of rust on the seals nr the rear wheelarches. Is that as good as it sounds or did I just make a mistake?
Merlin28 said:
Found one and bought it today. It was pure luck just happened to drive by one sitting on someones drive. It's light blue 2002 1.6 with black leather, MOT and TAX 96k fsh £2000 because there is a small dent in the bonnet and a small amount of rust on the seals nr the rear wheelarches. Is that as good as it sounds or did I just make a mistake?
rust on sills is quite a major issue with mx5's a bit of research would have told you this.ED209 said:
rust on sills is quite a major issue with mx5's a bit of research would have told you this.
Yes I did research this and it seems to be that finding one without is hard which is why I wasn't too worried, bearing mind the price compared to other cars we looked. Basically with the money we saved I am going to get that fixed by a bodyshop. Sills is a big job, they rust from inside out so if anything is visible on the surface it's much worse underneath.
If you're in the south, Garath the MX5 restorer is the man you need but it won't be cheap. But if you can afford it and the misses is happy then good result! The way I see it even if major work needs doing, at least you know afterwards it has been done and will be good for many years.
If you're in the south, Garath the MX5 restorer is the man you need but it won't be cheap. But if you can afford it and the misses is happy then good result! The way I see it even if major work needs doing, at least you know afterwards it has been done and will be good for many years.
Edited by vrsmxtb on Sunday 13th May 20:40
vrsmxtb said:
Sills is a big job, they rust from inside out so if anything is visible on the surface it's much worse underneath.
If you're in the south, Garath the MX5 restorer is the man you need but it won't be cheap. But if you can afford it and the misses is happy then good result! The way I see it even if major work needs doing, at least you know afterwards it has been done and will be good for many years.
That's what I was thinking she does 5k a year if she is lucky so if I get it sorted out it should last around 8 years which is what we are aiming for. Assuming petrol doesn't run out or any of life surprises doesn't happen.If you're in the south, Garath the MX5 restorer is the man you need but it won't be cheap. But if you can afford it and the misses is happy then good result! The way I see it even if major work needs doing, at least you know afterwards it has been done and will be good for many years.
Edited by vrsmxtb on Sunday 13th May 20:40
MX-5 Lazza said:
Someone will come along and say how they bought a later car with higher spec that was rust free for less money but while these bargains do exist they are few and far between. In reality you probably bought that at about the right price.
Cheers good to know the only problem is I almost want one myself now but I am not sure I am brave enough to go from 4 seats to 2 and a small boot. Gassing Station | Mazda MX5/Roadster/Miata | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff