Mazda MX 5?

[Adari]

Hi, I'm looking to buy my first car, a second hand (1990-1995?) mazda mx 5 really appeals and seems to be well reviewed on youtube footage of well known tv programs.

I was wondering if anyone had any personal experiences with this car, or any suggestions or tips in general.

Thanks!

 

[nath]

You'll need a change of profession first:

Hairdressing, Salon & Beauty Jobs on HJi Jobs

To be fair, looks like a damned good fun car to drive though.

 

[Jupitus]

Fuck - where's Summo when ya need him????

 

[Trem]

They are good cars, do exactly what they say on the tin.

Amazing first car, Jups was a horse.

Slightly bad image with them but if you like them then go get one.

How much for a blow dry?

 

[MYstIC G]

Fuck - where's Summo when ya need him????

He is "appearing as Greg in Plague Over England at the Finborough Theatre from 27 Feb to 22 March 2008" if that helps

Who wants to e-mail him first?

 

[Ch3tan]

Where can we buy tickets to heckle him?

 

[MYstIC G]

Where can we buy tickets to heckle him?

Why, from the theatre itself of course.

</Ask Jeeves>

 

[Frizz]

INTERESTS
Computer technology, socialising, listening to DVD commentaries, top-down driving, London's history.

What's Top-down driving?

 

[Adari]

Slightly bad image? Why?

 

[Malecheon]

Special skills:
Period Dance, Flamenco, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Lol, such complimentary skills.

 

[gremlin]

Heh, this thread reminded me of this:

 

[old.user4556]

I've driven an MX5 1.6.

The 1.6 isn't fast, but it's brilliant to drive; lots of fun, rear wheel drive, good grip and handling top down action, well made and reliable.

I loved it. Would love one that was actually fast though, someone does a V8 conversion .

 

[Rubric]

someone does a V8 conversion .

Mazda?

 

[Embattle]

Heh, this thread reminded me of this:

Class.

 

[GekuL]

He is "appearing as Greg in Plague Over England at the Finborough Theatre from 27 Feb to 22 March 2008" if that helps

Who wants to e-mail him first?

I can't be sure, but I reckon I just saw him on the News...

 

[throdgrain]

I drove a 1.8 to france a few years ago at work. it was too hot becuase the aircon wasnt working, and uncomfortable and seemed really crude. Id buy an MR2 instead if I were you.

 

[GekuL]

BBC News Player - Critic writes first play

 

[MYstIC G]

BBC News Player - Critic writes first play

OMG, give PC with speakers NOW!

 

[old.user4556]

Mazda?

No

MX-5 Miata Forum - Engine Conversions

 

[Litmus]

Get your self an Alfa Romeo, will be pretty pricey on the insurance as a new driver tho... Mine was £1200 last year with 2 years no claims/experiance. And this year it has come down to £567 with 3 years. Not bad a guess, only 22y/o and it a 2litre.

 

[Wij]

OMG, give PC with speakers NOW!

To bloke: "I think I love you !"

That's MX5 drivers for you :/

 

[Tom]

Do it. MX5s are ace. My sister was going to buy a Micra, I persuaded her to test drive an MX5, she bought it there and then.

She's in love with the thing. Ignore all the hairdresser comments, the same people slag Porsche drivers off, think BMWs are all owned by wankers, Ferraris are rich tossers, etc. The same people will also be driving some wanky old rep-mobile and will think a car is for getting from A to B.

Do it. Go to MX-5 Owners Club

 

[DaGaffer]

^ Wot he said ^ MX-5's are great fun, very reliable, and unlike a lot of similar vintage hot hatches, are far more likely to have been looked after. I would try to get a 1.8 if you can, the 1.6 is a bit weedy.

 

[throdgrain]

Do it. MX5s are ace. My sister was going to buy a Micra, I persuaded her to test drive an MX5, she bought it there and then.

She's in love with the thing. Ignore all the hairdresser comments, the same people slag Porsche drivers off, think BMWs are all owned by wankers, Ferraris are rich tossers, etc. The same people will also be driving some wanky old rep-mobile and will think a car is for getting from A to B.

Do it. Go to MX-5 Owners Club

I know what you mean, and agree in a way, but Im just saying an MR2 is a similar, but much better car.

 

[DaGaffer]

I know what you mean, and agree in a way, but Im just saying an MR2 is a similar, but much better car.

Which MR2? There were three different versions, all very different. The Mid-90s one was the best looking but it didn't handle that well (very twitchy, with a tendancy to swap ends), and I certainly would recommend one as someone's first car. The original one was great (my Dad had one) but they're quite rare, (and old now), and the third-gen one will still be relatively expensive, and personally I'd say it wasn't as good as the equivalent age MX-5. I test drove one and it was cramped and not that quick, in fact the MG-F was probably better (and cheaper to run) as well.

 

[throdgrain]

Dunno about that really, I had a Jap import turbo one on a J reg or so as a company car ,it handled alright I thought. I just thought it was much better made than the comparable Mazdas I was selling at the time.

Having said that, it was pearlescent white, I had it for a week then said look give me something else, I was in grave danger of losing me image, know what I mean

 

[Guest]

you could have fitted the Mossberg turrets on it though mate, more bacon pleasure to be had.............

 

[Wazzerphuk]

Summo's been busy fagging it up at RADA. Hope he's enjoying it, the great big poof. Anyone want to dig up the photoshop mx5 thread and not just one image? IIRC that was quality. We used to rule at photoshopping

BTW, fuck the mx5 and get an S2000 instead.

 

[old.user4556]

Except for the price, insurance and running costs over the MX5.

 

[Gumbo]

An MX-5 is something I would consider if I was ever forced to sell the Elise, although the hairdresser jibes would be even worse with one I would imagine. They are meant to be a lot of fun, and easy to drive in a hooning manner. I wouldn't really call them a 'sportscar' in the most genuine sense, but they are getting there. Just trying to think back a year or two to when I was in the motor trade, and I can't remember selling much in the way of major mechanical bits for them either, so I think they're pretty reliable, as most Japanese cars tend to be.

One thing though, I don't know your circumstances, but as a first car don't expect the running costs to be the same as your mates in their saxos and fiestas. Brakes will cost you around 4 times as much, from memory, and service items will be a bit more expensive too.

On the other hand, I think a 2 seater will definately have it's advantages. My first car was a pick-up which was great as I was never called upon for pub runs as I could only carry one passenger