Questions for those 'in the know'...

Questions for those 'in the know'...

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littleredrooster

Original Poster:

5,706 posts

203 months

Sunday 3rd March 2019
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Regretting selling my MX5 last year, and looking to replace it, so a couple of quickies that I am curious about.

1. Is the electric folding roof mechanism reliable on Roadsters - anything I need to look out for? (also - does it add extra weight/lose any boot space?)

2. Is the Powershift autobox reliable? Does it need regular fluid changes? Is it the from the same 'family' as the one in the Mondeo/Galaxy that gives problems at 120,000+ miles?

3. And finally - any recommendations for a mechanic to look after it in/around Rugby/Leamington please?

Many thanks, chaps!

The Tea Boy

4,129 posts

242 months

Thursday 7th March 2019
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My 08 2.0 mk3 has the electric roof (PRHT)
Cars now done 85k miles and ive had it for the last year or so and had no problems with the roof at all.
I did read before I brought it that they are generally reliable but if they go wrong it can be expensive.

I can't offer any help with the other two questions though.
Matt

slowTwitch

23 posts

113 months

Thursday 7th March 2019
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1. the PRHT is reliable, adds about 40kg and you don't loose any boot space
2. no idea, try miata.net
3. Sam Goodwin in Nuneaton isn't too far