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Hi all,
Some years back I owned a mk 2.5 MX-5 which I loved. I had to get rid due to the need for something more practical.
I am now looking to get another, but this time as a second car to enjoy at the weekend and on those nice evenings.
Ideally looking to spend up to £3,000 or thereabouts. Based near Portsmouth, Hampshire.
Any advice on the best option? I have never driven a 1.6 model.
Thanks for taking the time to read this post.
Paul
Some years back I owned a mk 2.5 MX-5 which I loved. I had to get rid due to the need for something more practical.
I am now looking to get another, but this time as a second car to enjoy at the weekend and on those nice evenings.
Ideally looking to spend up to £3,000 or thereabouts. Based near Portsmouth, Hampshire.
Any advice on the best option? I have never driven a 1.6 model.
Thanks for taking the time to read this post.
Paul
Biglips said:
This advice is spot on. I have just been through this process. I was set on getting a special edition such as the s limited but as I looked at them I realised that the most important criterion is condition.
Most of the cars for sale fall into the categories of basket cases, rusting but repairable with significant money thrown at them, modded badly, and the importers such as goodwood who have newly imported cars at a premium price which are rust free. There is a final category which is much rarer. An enthusiast owned, well cared for rust free/ rust properly sorted, non modified, original. These gems are out there and I Am picking one up on Friday, but they are getting harder to find.
So buy a mark 1 and buy on condition and history. Rust is always much much worse than it at first looks. Good luck
Great advice, thanks very much!Most of the cars for sale fall into the categories of basket cases, rusting but repairable with significant money thrown at them, modded badly, and the importers such as goodwood who have newly imported cars at a premium price which are rust free. There is a final category which is much rarer. An enthusiast owned, well cared for rust free/ rust properly sorted, non modified, original. These gems are out there and I Am picking one up on Friday, but they are getting harder to find.
So buy a mark 1 and buy on condition and history. Rust is always much much worse than it at first looks. Good luck
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