I just bought an MX-5! argh!

[ncow82]

I've finally convinced the misses and bought a leggy mx-5. Hope its not gonna be a turkey!!!!

[phil_cardiff]

Tell us more! I own a 1998 1.8 iS. Where are you based? You'll love driving it. I didn't know what good 'handling' was until I drove a mx-5.

[ncow82]

its a 91 imported eunos 1.6. pretty cheap with a knackered roof but am in love already. Have barely driven it yet, picking it up Monday. Cannot wait to become an mx-5 nerd.

[Tim.C]

Nice one - I had a 1990 Eunos in classic red once upon a time...


They are great things - was a superb RWD intoduction for me!

If you fancy an OEM front splitter, I have one destined for eBay next week (been sat in my parent's attic for over 5 years!)

[phil_cardiff]

ncow82 said:

its a 91 imported eunos 1.6. pretty cheap with a knackered roof but am in love already. Have barely driven it yet, picking it up Monday. Cannot wait to become an mx-5 nerd.

What's wrong with the roof? I can thoroughly recommend Jack Smith trimmers in Swansea who do a new roof for £260 fitted. Bargain.

[ncow82]

Its alot better than I thought and nastier than I could imagine. Knackered trim everywhere, AC pulley is mashed huge dent in the rims and a Swiss cheese roof...boy what a project! Took it for a drive and could of cried it was so good, it needs some work but it is already worth it. I might be unwell.....

[joncon]

What's wrong with the roof? I can thoroughly recommend Jack Smith trimmers in Swansea who do a new roof for £260 fitted. Bargain.
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i sent a friend to jack smiths, he had a mohair fitted, beautiful fit and finish.
highly recommend them.

[BountyHunter]

congrats on the sale.
theyre superb little cars, mines now up for sale and im really gonna miss it when gone

phil_cardiff said:

[What's wrong with the roof? I can thoroughly recommend Jack Smith trimmers in Swansea who do a new roof for £260 fitted. Bargain.

another vote for jack smiths here - they did a new rear window on my mx5 last week (and a hood on an e30 for me a few yrs ago)

[ncow82]

That is a bargain, if I hadnt just moved house I'd be sorting all of it out. Back to work me thinks!