theduisbergkid Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Howdy, never been in the Jap section before, anyone got a mr2 mk1 ? I'm getting one for Scumball (see linky below), so any opinions / experiences welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted January 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Ground control to Major Tom ..... (actually, just found the owners club website ...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 One of my friends has gone of these (got it the same day I got my MX-5!) and I think its superb, quick, well built and while the interior may not be anything special to look at it is superbly driver focused. Great cars Watch out for rust on the wings is the main thing, most will have some but remanufactured replacement ones are available, just make sure its not too bad. Also be warned, after the scumball you probably won't want to sell it! Also, avoid the t-bar, they aren't anywhere near as rigid as the coupe and most if not all coupes have a removeable sunroof that can be stored in the front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted January 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Thanks Thorburn, much appreciated ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3Floyd Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 They're brilliant cars! My friend too bought his at the same time that i got my mk1 mx5. I had a good spin in it a few times and the handling was fantastic and <dare i say it> better than the MX5. It certainly felt more planted on the road at motorway speeds. The engines are fairly strong overall but be careful of the cambelt cos i've heard of quite a few going on people. Other than that, rust is the only little niggle, rear wheel-arches are very common. T-Bars tend to leak a lot too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted January 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] They're brilliant cars! My friend too bought his at the same time that i got my mk1 mx5. I had a good spin in it a few times and the handling was fantastic and <dare i say it> better than the MX5. It certainly felt more planted on the road at motorway speeds. The engines are fairly strong overall but be careful of the cambelt cos i've heard of quite a few going on people. Other than that, rust is the only little niggle, rear wheel-arches are very common. T-Bars tend to leak a lot too. [/ QUOTE ] I don't mind the rust, I was interested in the reliability of the mechanics, but I haven't heard anything bad, other than sometimes they jump out of 5th. I'll post a pic when I finally get it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted January 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Found a very nice one - dark met blue, 15" alloys, not too much rust (not too much MOT either), 120k miles, cheapy cheap I hope ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_iceman Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Here you go guys an excellent example, its one of the guys on our forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted January 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Thanks Iceman ! I have a soft spot for all those straight lines, rwd, and pop-up headlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 So........ any news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted January 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Yes, well sort of. The car in questions belongs to a colleague who will sell it to me in March-ish, so I get it then. I'll stick some pics on when I get it. Its had the arches done, has the odd rust blister, but nothing too bad, nice set of 15" alloys too (they look huge on a little motor like this), bright blue velour interior ... niiiiiice. ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted April 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Well da MR2 was a dead duck, so I got an MX5 instead for very very little, and I am very impressed ... [awaits 'homo' insults] .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Well da MR2 was a dead duck, so I got an MX5 instead for very very little, and I am very impressed ... [awaits 'homo' insults] .... [/ QUOTE ] Top choice What model is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Ooops just spotted this reply. Its a 1990 UK spec 1.6 with lots of history and lots of rust. EW, PAS but no CL, silver colour with recent hood and tyres etc. A great little car ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Planning to sort the rust and keep it after the Scumball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted April 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Might do. I doubt I'll lose any money on it, and it is a hoot to drive. Missus has just threatened to sell the Gti we have, so I'll need something entertaining in the garage ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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