MX5 Mazda Roadstar worth buying?

[Pine]

Now I know this is badly out of focus but I need to get some opinions.

I am thinking of selling my Hayabusa motorbike and buying a MX5 Mazda sportscar.

Have always adored the old Austin Heally and I believe this car has a similar feel.

Has anyone got a MX5 and is it recommendable or should I buy something else?

Regards

[junqbox]

Haven't owned one, but have worked on them. very reliable, fun to drive. Try and get a later model one without the pop-up headlights, they nearly always end up causing grief.

[Pine]

Thanks for that will avoid the pop-up lights.

Was also thinking of buying at least the 2 liter model would you agree?

Regards

[junqbox]

I like to follow the old adage - there is no substitute for cubic inches.

[JM Tran]

I love the old Austin Healy too but the MX5 will definitely win in the handling and cornering stakes, not to mention easier servicing. Have been thinking of buying one as a weekend car for driving in the hills, Adelaide has some of the best hills driving roads and scenic routes in Australia and Im only 15 mins from it

I'd go with the mid to late 90s model if you can, the late 80s model with the pop up lights are racking up the kilometres on the engine, albeit still a very realiable performer.

add a set of decently gripped sports tyres, front and rear swaybars and strut braces and it will grip the corners like crazy.

[Pine]

I love the old Austin Healy too but the MX5 will definitely win in the handling and cornering stakes, not to mention easier servicing. Have been thinking of buying one as a weekend car for driving in the hills, Adelaide has some of the best hills driving roads and scenic routes in Australia and Im only 15 mins from it

I'd go with the mid to late 90s model if you can, the late 80s model with the pop up lights are racking up the kilometres on the engine, albeit still a very realiable performer.

add a set of decently gripped sports tyres, front and rear swaybars and strut braces and it will grip the corners like crazy.

We want to do the same and drive it weekends on a breakfast run as we now do with the bike.
I have had the Hayabusa now for 4 years and its a great bike with insane power and speed.

However its time to move on and the MX5 should do nicely.

Thanks for your advice

Regards

[Pine]

I like to follow the old adage - there is no substitute for cubic inches.

Agree with you but my head goes stupid and I then drive like a maniac.

One of the reasons why the Busa has to go.

Regards

[kiwi]

Michael Coppola from here has one.

I think they are the best open top out there without doubt for the $

Like all 2nd hand cars though you get what you pay for

[JM Tran]

Mike definitely has one and is a very good driver with it too on the streets and on the track, best bet would be to speak to the bald man

[Pine]

Michael Coppola from here has one.

I think they are the best open top out there without doubt for the $

Like all 2nd hand cars though you get what you pay for

Thanks will talk to him!

Regards

[Rattus79]

The biggest problem with MX5's is that I'm yet to see any bloke in one not look like a **insert a synonym for rooster here**

Which sucks because I think they are a beautiful car.

[Pine]

The biggest problem with MX5's is that I'm yet to see any bloke in one not look like a **insert a synonym for rooster here**

Which sucks because I think they are a beautiful car.

Now that is a low blow ha ha ....

[mongo]

Pine,

Funny you should ask this question. Mongo is a car fanatic. Mongo owns a couple of cars - one is a new MX5 hardtop convertible 2 litre - just what you have been asking about. Mongo has had about a year now to work out the likes and dislikes. Mongo even wrote to Mazda about his observations. Believe it or not Mazda called Mongo and had a very long discussion about his critique. Mongo probably still has the letter to Mazda and will post it for you. It contains most of the likes dislikes but there is more you should know. Mongo will try and give you more info over the next 48 hours. Feel free to PM me if you wish.


And to Greg who said the following:

The biggest problem with MX5's is that I'm yet to see any bloke in one not look like a **insert a synonym for rooster here**

Which sucks because I think they are a beautiful car.

Mongo is amused by your simplistic assessment. Do those rooster synonyms types also own WRXs - because this one does

[KeeFy]

Pine,

Funny you should ask this question. Mongo is a car fanatic. Mongo owns a couple of cars - one is a new MX5 hardtop convertible 2 litre - just what you have been asking about. Mongo has had about a year now to work out the likes and dislikes. Mongo even wrote to Mazda about his observations. Believe it or not Mazda called Mongo and had a very long discussion about his critique. Mongo probably still has the letter to Mazda and will post it for you. It contains most of the likes dislikes but there is more you should know. Mongo will try and give you more info over the next 48 hours. Feel free to PM me if you wish.


And to Greg who said the following:




Mongo is amused by your simplistic assessment. Do those rooster synonyms types also own WRXs - because this one does

Dislikes: Lack of grunt, too much heat coming from the firewall, a little plasticy in some places, position of the accelerator, footbrake and clutch is a little weird, brake feel not that fantastic. That's all i can remember about my dislikes. :X I used to drive a REX as well

[Pine]

Pine,

Funny you should ask this question. Mongo is a car fanatic. Mongo owns a couple of cars - one is a new MX5 hardtop convertible 2 litre - just what you have been asking about. Mongo has had about a year now to work out the likes and dislikes. Mongo even wrote to Mazda about his observations. Believe it or not Mazda called Mongo and had a very long discussion about his critique. Mongo probably still has the letter to Mazda and will post it for you. It contains most of the likes dislikes but there is more you should know. Mongo will try and give you more info over the next 48 hours. Feel free to PM me if you wish.


And to Greg who said the following:




Mongo is amused by your simplistic assessment. Do those rooster synonyms types also own WRXs - because this one does

Thanks Mongo will love to see your letter to Mazda.

I have been consulting for 12 years which pays good money but it is erratic so if I buy a new vechile then the cash must be in hand.

So normally I control my car or bike fanatism until its time for another.

Selling the Busa is a big decision as I love the bike but its time to ease back.

So buying a little Roadster in the Busa place is a big decision and the replacement has to be special and must excite me.

So if Mongo likes the MX5 I will as well. (How about a picture of your MX5)

Lets keep in touch.

Regards

[Rattus79]

Pine,

Funny you should ask this question. Mongo is a car fanatic. Mongo owns a couple of cars - one is a new MX5 hardtop convertible 2 litre - just what you have been asking about. Mongo has had about a year now to work out the likes and dislikes. Mongo even wrote to Mazda about his observations. Believe it or not Mazda called Mongo and had a very long discussion about his critique. Mongo probably still has the letter to Mazda and will post it for you. It contains most of the likes dislikes but there is more you should know. Mongo will try and give you more info over the next 48 hours. Feel free to PM me if you wish.


And to Greg who said the following:




Mongo is amused by your simplistic assessment. Do those rooster synonyms types also own WRXs - because this one does

No Mongo, they own Skylines.

[kiwi]

yes, a lot believe them a hairdressers car. A bit unfair.

[Pine]

yes, a lot believe them a hairdressers car. A bit unfair.

Hmm will not let that put me off.
Its all the very old people driving it that worries me.

Regards

[KeeFy]

Hmm will not let that put me off.
Its all the very old people driving it that worries me.

Regards

/me looks at your profile picture *scratches head*

You think? LOL. Just joking.

[Pine]

/me looks at your profile picture *scratches head*

You think? LOL. Just joking.

Yea I might not be that young but there are even older and worse looking Dudes than me.

Mentally I have never grown up so from where I am looking from I am still young....ha ha...

Its all in the mind life is there to be enjoyed.

Regards