£3-4k to spend, is the answer MX5?
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Currently Looking for a little convertible with electric hard top. MX5's and Z4's both look very appealing in this price bracket.
Massive power is not really required so i would probably not be looking for anything with more than 150-180 bhp.
Fun,reliability and cheap parts is more important than top speed, is MX5 the no brainer answer?
Massive power is not really required so i would probably not be looking for anything with more than 150-180 bhp.
Fun,reliability and cheap parts is more important than top speed, is MX5 the no brainer answer?
Plate spinner said:
I had a mk1, roof could be manually lifted up and down with one hand.
I wasnt sure if you had to get out to open them but Now i realise you don't I am far more inclined to get the soft top. I have a little hardtop electric roofed car at the moment and there are quite a few times i think about putting the roof down but then dont because i might run out of time if the traffic moves off.. I may actually put the roof down more often on the soft top as it is so quick.kuro said:
£3 to £4k will get you one of the better examples of a mk1 which will hold its value.
Interesting idea. Do 'we' think these are going to start appreciating? I suppose there is a certain model or trim level I should be looking for if I am thinking of it as an 'asset'? I guess normally its just the highest specced one..
ZX10R NIN said:
Oh ..that IS nice. Many things to go wrong though! Not sure about the 350z , they are fine cars but just not my style, too boy racery and I would drive it accordingly and get myself in trouble.
What appeals about the MX5's is they are small and fun at sensible speeds. The Merc would be lovely just to waft about in.
ZX10R NIN said:
There's not a lot that goes wrong with the SLK running costs are sensible in terms of parts (the gearbox needs servicing every 40k at a cost of £250 from an Indy) prices are very sensible.
You're right the Mazda is more involving drive so you just need to work out which way gets (waft or involving drive) the nod.
That merc is really tempting but was not something that was on my radar. I have sent the garage a message to see if they are interested in any negotiations..You're right the Mazda is more involving drive so you just need to work out which way gets (waft or involving drive) the nod.
Also it has been flagged up that there might be some finance outstanding on it.
Edited by Shuvi McTupya on Sunday 17th November 15:23
AshVX220 said:
Mk2's aren't really that quick unless you get a turbo. If you can live without the 'leccy roof, then a Mk3 is a good shout, better handling and lighter than an equivalent MX-5.
On the SLK front, we've had two a Mk2 and Mk3, both of them really nice and the usual Merc reliability (didn't personally have any problems with them). They come with all the toys for the age and handle really nicely.
I am going to look at a 2003 SLK 230 later. Is there Anything I should specifically be looking or listening out for?On the SLK front, we've had two a Mk2 and Mk3, both of them really nice and the usual Merc reliability (didn't personally have any problems with them). They come with all the toys for the age and handle really nicely.
The mot history looks unremarkable, mainly tyres and lights , it passed the last two without any advisories.
paulguitar said:
ZX10R NIN said:
Shuvi McTupya said:
I am going to look at a 2003 SLK 230 later. Is there Anything I should specifically be looking or listening out for?
The mot history looks unremarkable, mainly tyres and lights , it passed the last two without any advisories.
I'd always go for the gen2 model it's better in everyway but if it's a clean rust free car then the 230 is worth a look.The mot history looks unremarkable, mainly tyres and lights , it passed the last two without any advisories.
paulguitar said:
That's a lovely looking car, but I would be cautious due to it being sold immediately after having had a recon engine fitted. If I had just had all of that work done and the car was sound, I would want to keep it for a lot longer to get some more use and soften the blow of what must have been a big bill.
I have sent him that question!I have never had a proper two seater so I would like to scratch that itch and I cant remember the last time i had people in the back (actually i can, once in the last two years)
There are so many choices I think i need to try and keep it as simple as possible or i will never make up my mind!
I should really stick with my first thought which was that i have always liked the MX5 and I have never liked big bills and i dont want to be driving everywhere at warp speeds until i clear a few points off my license atleast!
There are so many choices I think i need to try and keep it as simple as possible or i will never make up my mind!
I should really stick with my first thought which was that i have always liked the MX5 and I have never liked big bills and i dont want to be driving everywhere at warp speeds until i clear a few points off my license atleast!
paulguitar said:
coldel said:
Or maybe really stand out from the crowd https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
This is quite the MOT fail/pass. Is it really likely that all these issues would have been sorted??
This is the car (my favourite but that list scares me!)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-MX5-2-0-SPORT-200...
This is the car (my favourite but that list scares me!)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-MX5-2-0-SPORT-200...
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