pslewis

..... but I've not seen them INCREASE before!

Get in QUICK!!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi.../dealer/155537

Leslie

Link won't work.

Les

The Zohan

Not unlike the coil packs

pslewis

Hmmmmm ... link did work - anyway, it was a MX5 (used) for £617,999 ........

tony de wonderful

I'm surprised you run two cars Pete, given your oh so prudent and sensible way with money.

TinyTim

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I'm just gonna go file this under 'Scoobynet Gold' if no-one minds...

pslewis

There are FOUR cars in the Lewis Garage ...... all of which are solid investments

pslewis

You stick it in the GOLD Folder if you like, as it has my name on it - so will be top quality .... personally, I've thrown this one in the Dustbin

nik52wrx

Very few cars fall under the term investment and I doubt you own such a car

Jaybird-UK

Never had the pleasure of driving an MX5, one of the cars I wish I had, preferably one of the BBR turbo models

tony de wonderful

That's FOUR times road tax, FOUR times insurance, FOUR times servicing costs.

tony de wonderful

I wouldn't bother. The chassis is begging for mercy after about 150 hp.

pslewis

MX5's are for men who are men ..... men who talk about being men look elsewhere as they are so unsure of their masculinity needing to convince others of their testosterone levels.

There isn't a better all-round drivers car in the world ........ buy right and they don't lose any money either!

Leslie

What was that price again Pete?

Old motor bikes are as good an investment as anything. Their value always goes up.

Les

pslewis

£617,999

wilbo

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Hoping to pick up a cheap mx5 this winter and turn it into a track toy for next year. Cant think of anything else that is as decent to thrash about for the money

lozgti1

Think that Le Mans one goes for a few quid.The one with the garish paint job

pslewis

I think they are now doing a WestField based on a MX5?

what would scooby do

Just ensure there's no urine marks on the seats

ALi-B

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Lots of MX5 sheds about - sloppy, and falling to bits. Much like the the MGBs I've been working on of recent

Done a few engine builds on MX5s which have knackered the keyways on the crankshaft. A common and expensive issue if left and ignored.

And it seems every JDM import (or old pre-factory/OEM alarm UK model) has had its electrics/wiring wrecked or hacked to pieces by some dodgy alarm installer.

pslewis

An MX5 is a step above any MGB ...... dear god, at least they start and run well.

The Crank nose issue is well documented and only an issue on the very early cars ... all been sorted out now. It's just the woodruf keyway anyway - simple fix.

TinyTim

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No, they're still gay accessories.

That said, a friend owns a Mk1 Eunos with an SR20 lump. That's probably more manly than your smoking jacket Pete

ALi-B

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I don't know. With the hacked wiring on some of the ones I've dealt with I'd spare my chances with an MGB (wire from battery to coil...job done ) - I just finished building and fitting an engine into a MGB v8 and tuning it up. SU HIFs and electrionic ignition give little worry once they are sorted. ( Still prefer a TR6 )

The GTs on pre wax-stat HS carbs are a bugger. Trying to stop it from running was actually more of an issue than trying to start it (pre ignition). My advice was to fit HIF carbs and decoke the cylinder head.


As for the MX5's woodruff: Leave the knacked woodruff for long on a MX and it wrecks the crank. Not a simple fix if left too late.

We also had a MX5 in last week needing new sills...due to RUST!! Good god it IS the next MGB!!

tony de wonderful

Shouldn't this be in Muppets?

tony de wonderful

Wasn't that MGB with the Rover V8 stupidly fast back in the day, so long as you didn't try and corner it?

ALi-B

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Live rear axle and lever-arm dampers....FFS even my Series 2 Landrover had telescopic dampers

Actually if sorted and in good repair its not too bad, but most have been bodged with poor quality telescopic conversions or are worn out. Much like the many MX5s bangers I have to endure - with badly suited aftermarket setups or just too worn out to make the car enjoyable.

CrisPDuk

I'd agree there

All three of mine have increased in value whilst I've owned them. Of course it's only of any relevance if I actually decide to sell them

Jimpreza

What are your other 3 cars Pete - Civic ??????????

Steve vRS

The MX5s are prone to rust on the sills and the rear arches - the mk2's appear to suffer more than the mk1's.

The problem with the key on the crank affected early short crank engines. the later (1992 onwards) engines don't have this problem.

Steve