salvatore Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 As the title sez - been hankering after one of these for a while, so bit the bullet last weekend and got one!! Just really good fun, and cheap to boot:) M reg new import, immaculate inside and out for £4495, in a nice dark blue colour!! Insurance for me and Sally (my G/F) is cheap courtesy of Sky insurance, and it use feck all petrol (well, compared to my soop it does:) ) It's like a little rollerskate, and the handling is sublime (especially on backroads) - cheap affordable fun, especially now summers on its way Piccies on thier way when i work out how to reduce the size:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 That's a fair bit more than I'd expect to pay for an MX-5. What makes this one special? I know naff all about them, but would entertain the idea of having a cheap one for a toy for Vicki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 sounds a little too much for an M reg unless its been modded etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Congratulations on your purchase gay boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 About the going price for one in A1 condition and that age. Same as the Supras, just because you can get a scabby one for peanuts doesn't mean they are all that price Bought one for my missus 3 years ago now and can't praise them enough, great fun to drive and cheap as chips to run. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 About the going price for one in A1 condition and that age. I'd want one I can tinker with and sort out. What are their main failings? (Other than people shouting "gay boy" at you? - Michael) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 very few, I maintain ours and it's just passed it's 3rd MOT at the weekend there without any issues. Not much in the way of expense, even a replacement hood can be bought for under £200 now and it's a pita to fit but can be done at home. Parts are very cheap, mpg is great and smiles per pound best car I've ever bought.........I don't like pink though:innocent: Engines are typical jap and sitting here trying to think of any down sides........I can't! Eh. british ones have rust and higher mileages You can get a 89/90 plate for under 2k these days but it will need some work but nothing the average diy tinkerer couldn't sort themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 get a single turbo for it and away you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I'd want one I can tinker with and sort out. In that case Pete, can I recommend a TVR, you'll never be bored Nothing major, but there's always something you can find to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 In that case Pete, can I recommend a TVR, you'll never be bored Nothing major, but there's always something you can find to do I don't like the affordable TVRs - and it IS for the misses not me (I already have the kitcar). TVR insurance wouldn't be nice either I imagine. Parts more expensive (the bits that aren't Ford) etc. etc. Yours looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Phone AON for a quote, I get the wifes on a limited milage something like 250 a year, that's without using any NCD towards it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Phone AON for a quote, I get the wifes on a limited milage something like 250 a year, that's without using any NCD towards it Our everyday cars cost less than that! 130 for the Tiger, 230 for the ZR, 380 for the Supra this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I don't like the affordable TVRs - and it IS for the misses not me (I already have the kitcar). TVR insurance wouldn't be nice either I imagine. Parts more expensive (the bits that aren't Ford) etc. etc. Yours looks nice. Thanks! Parts aren't too bad for Griffiths or Chimaeras. Mainly Ford running gear, with a Rover(ish) V8. You're right insurance is dear, worse than a Supra, but I'm going to shop around this year to try and get it more sensible. They are great cars for enthusiasts, that are prepared to spend a lot of time working on them. I can always find something to do on mine, as I said before, never major stuff, but the odd hose here and there, stepper motor needs cleaning, chassis prep etc. etc. I'll be glad when the warmer weather comes, this time of year it never really gets hot enough to get the ECU onto the optimum running map, hence it does about 10mpg I knew what I was buying when I got into one, so its no surprise, and I quite enjoy working on it when it isn't my only car that I have to use for work every day. Saying that, as soon as I fire it up and hit the road, all faults are forgiven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 380 for the Supra this year. £320:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 £320:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 i am trying to get my sarah to buy one of those, but she has her mind set on ....................wait for it...................... a f@cking Kia Picanto she has no passion when it comes to cars as longs as its black, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 a f@cking Kia Picanto At least there's room for all her mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 At least there's room for all her mates. i want to drive the thing aswell lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salvatore Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 Thanx for the (in general) positive comments - it's a real scream to drive - just fitted a pipercross induction kit in under 30 mins, clear side repeaters in 5 mins, gear knob and gaiter in 10 mins - all a piece of piss (cheap too - total price was £150), makes it look (and go) a bit more!! If you think that's gay, well, takes one to know one, eh?? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 if you've still got the factory wheel, get rid of it. Made a huge difference to the car for me but then i'm 6,2 and only get to drive it with the bosses permission:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 If you think that's gay, well, takes one to know one, eh?? ;) it's not gay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! who said that? ................ i will have a perm and highlights please ps i would still have one, they are a good car and bags of fun, but i still like the original cooper for go-kart style rides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kghelmet Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 i love the new ones,my brother brought one over from work.2 litre 6 speed and loads of room inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Vickis just agreed to stump up the money if I promise to spend the time on it! Oh dear...another project on the horizon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salvatore Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 Pete, go for it - lots of tinkering to be done!!! Jamesmark - read an earlier post by mcanny (i think!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Pete, go for it - lots of tinkering to be done!!! I'll wait until JAE and have a good look at a few then. See the possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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