Looking for an MX5

[danwukmids]

Hi All
new here,
Looking for a nice MX5.
Decided to find a fun car on a sensible budget and it really has to be an MX5
Looking to spend somewhere around £2,000
It will be a weekend car and used in good weather
Any recommendations, or nice cars currently for sale?

Thanks
Dan

[Itsallicanafford]

My friend, hello and welcome....

4 years into my ownership of a Mk1, most things are easy to sort apart from one thing...RUST!!

Do yourself and your wallet a favour, unless you have the skills to sort it yourself, don't buy a rusty one, get a Japanese import and buy on condition, not mileage.

[MX-5 Lazza]

I wouldn't even think about Jap import vs UK car. Just buy on condition. There are plenty of JDM rust buckets out there.

[dezro]

I bought my '96 1.8 import this time last year, after almost giving up. Rust is indeed your worst enemy, but thankfully there are a lot of MX5s around and still many of them properly taken care of. I went for an 1.8 (a little bit more torque than 1.6) because I wanted to have a more comfortable journey on the motorway when needed, although I am not sure if 1.6 is a lot worse.
I love it. It's sharp, fun, honest, no-fuss, gorgeous car (imho).
In terms of where to look for a decent example - and you have the right amount to get a nice NA - you can start with the PH classifieds. You can also keep an eye on the MX5 Owners Club website (www.mx5oc.co.uk) and on the excellent owners forum (www.mx5nutz.com).
Good luck with the search. You will need it

[Tom W]

Hi OP, Just dropped you an email. I've decided to part with my cracking condition UK, 1.8 MX5 Mark1 Manual. Its got 72k, only 3 owners and importantly full service history with all receipts from new. Advert just posted on PH Classifieds. Im based in Surrey, South East. Good luck with your search, they really are cracking value for money.