Mrfastbaz

got the first refusal on a 93 1.6 mx5 s-special comes with factory fitted strut brace , bilstein suspension black paint nardi stering wheel its an import was bought into the country in 2008 has got approx 80000 on clock have seen the car sept last year from a distance looked nice but am thinking of viewing this weekend. the thermostat needs replaceing apparently comes with a set of bbs alloys with worn toyos and an extra set of cheap alloys plus tyres which have been used during the couple of winters its been in the country mot till end of april had a new radiaotor and front pads the cam belt was changed? it seems around 10000 miles ago bloke wants around 1500 for it any thoughts... may well go and see it tomorrow have checked on piston heads and autotrader and the price seems a little low what do any of you guys think my thought was to offer the price if he mot's it for a year or less if he doesnt any thoughts/advice would still keep the scoob just use the mx5 as well on hot days lol

stef_2010

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I had a 1.6 s-special last year, great cars, wouldnt think twice about getting another one, especially since there pretty cheap

£1500 is on the low side so you'd be best to go have a quick look

mattvortex

Be carefull! One like that only imported in 2008 is likely to be a pile of crap, hence it having to be shipped half way across the world to unload to some unsuspecting brit!
Personally, would go for a genuine uk model- if it costs more, it'll be worth it as a lot of these jap imports are bad news and ending up costing much more to put right.

stef_2010

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^ go read about S-Specials

why anyone would want a UK one is beyond me.................

mattvortex

Probably because there generally better cars that can have there history checked and know they havent been wrapped around a lampost in Tokoyo. The Uk models have had proper underseal protection and are gererally cheaper to insure and give more confidense to buyers when you want to sell on.

Im not saying all grey imports are rubbish, but many, many are.

Steve vRS

All the 5's are prone to corrosion around the arches and sills. The UK ones sometimes more so as they have seen more salty winters! The Jap spec cars are undersealed too and often have better equipment. Regardless of the origin of the cars, at this age, buy on condition not age, mileage or nationality!

Steve

Mrfastbaz

thanks for the input guys will go and have alook at it over the weekend

pslewis

Did you have a look?

Check the Insurance as Eunos Roadsters cost more than UK MX5's

I would always stick with a UK car - but, to be honest, £1500 is pocket money ... which should worry you!

The sills just in front of the rear arch is the place to look for rust.

lozgti1

Yup.Mine is only 6 years old and starting! Car/engine rock solid though

Great sports cars though and Jap ones do get far greater spec...as I understand it,every MX5 comes out of the same factory

MMT WRX

I had a 91 BRGreen Eunos Roadster V Spec for a couple of years. Loads of back wheel drive fun and fairly bullet proof engine. I didn't spend anything on breakdowns, not 1p, whilst I had mine.
I prefer the import as they tend to be a lot better spec'd, I'm on my 5th jdm import now. Like already said though, go on condition. It's the right time to buy just before the summer.

Scooby Soon!

Your not a uk Mazda dealer by any chance?

Steve vRS

Or Quentin Wilson!

Steve

stef_2010

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Go and drive an S-Special/V-special then go and drive a UK model and tell me what one you would have