what to look for in an MX5

[S Line Luxury]

Guys

the wife is looking at a new car and ive read rave reports on here about the MX5

what should we be looking for in the price range of 2 - 4 k?

What engine is the one to go for

any advice would be great cheers

[_Batty_]

Make sure you go for one with TT hoops,
check the drivetrain, its not got quattro so only the rear to check.
make sure you go for the best condition (A1) you can find, not an A3 or A4 grade.
Lowering makes a difference as its not mean't to go on Allroad(s) and makes it g-R8 on B roads,
the tops can leak, as its a Cabriolet not a Coupe, but are cheap to replace.
they arn't the quickest but rev cleanly and can top 80-90-100 mph+
i love mine, join the clan enjoy driving like an RS 2.

HTH

B
p.s. there is an RS version, but no 'S line'.

[stemll]

No S Line but there is an S-Special

[NiceCupOfTea]

In that price range I would be looking at a Mk.2 1.8.

Be fussy, there are loads around. Don't worry about miles, go for one with a good history and check for rust on the sills.

Imports are better spec but more expensive to insure.

[Munter]

NiceCupOfTea said:

In that price range I would be looking at a Mk.2 1.8.

Be fussy, there are loads around. Don't worry about miles, go for one with a good history and check for rust on the sills.

Imports are better spec but more expensive to insure.

What he said.

[CaptainSlow]

stemll said:

No S Line but there is an S-Special

I have an S-Special, it has lots of imagine.

[JFReturns]

Search.... theres a topic like this every other day

[Scho]

_Batty_ said:

Make sure you go for one with TT hoops,
check the drivetrain, its not got quattro so only the rear to check.
make sure you go for the best condition (A1) you can find, not an A3 or A4 grade.
Lowering makes a difference as its not mean't to go on Allroad(s) and makes it g-R8 on B roads,
the tops can leak, as its a Cabriolet not a Coupe, but are cheap to replace.
they arn't the quickest but rev cleanly and can top 80-90-100 mph+
i love mine, join the clan enjoy driving like an RS 2.

HTH

B
p.s. there is an RS version, but no 'S line'.

Nice work batty!

[_Batty_]

Scho said:

_Batty_ said:

Make sure you go for one with TT hoops,
check the drivetrain, its not got quattro so only the rear to check.
make sure you go for the best condition (A1) you can find, not an A3 or A4 grade.
Lowering makes a difference as its not mean't to go on Allroad(s) and makes it g-R8 on B roads,
the tops can leak, as its a Cabriolet not a Coupe, but are cheap to replace.
they arn't the quickest but rev cleanly and can top 80-90-100 mph+
i love mine, join the can enjoy driving like an RS 2.

HTH

B
p.s. there is an RS version, but no 'S line'.

Nice work batty!

not too subtle?

[bluetone]

JFReturns said:

Search.... theres a topic like this every other day

What he said.

Also, if you look at the stickies on the top of the forum, there is a buying FAQ.