Bought an mx-5

[Altrezia]

Just got in from picking up a little 1992 1.6 mx5.

They drive much better than I thought they would. Got a few squeaks and rattles that need sorting, but its a fairly solid car. Just bought it as a rundabout but I can see it staying a while!

Prepare for some newbie questions over the next few weeks

[MKH9130]

Pics pics!!! )

Congrats on the new purchase. I picked mine up two days ago but haven't had a chance to drive her properly yet save the motorway drive home and a trip to Sainsbury's (Top down, of course!).

[Altrezia]

You'll have to wait till the weekend when I can give it a proper clean.

Ooh, just thought of my first question..

[Kinky]

Altrezia said:

Ooh, just thought of my first question..

[Altrezia]

Kinky said:

Altrezia said:

Ooh, just thought of my first question..

Posted a new thread.. didnt want to dilute my new car thread!

[Altrezia]

Here's the pics







And the reason I got it cheap:



Sorry for the shockingly bad pics - just quick snaps while I was at my mums.

[skinny]

ncie one - best colour and front wing just bolts on!

[911motorsport]

Nice one Alex :-) Just bought one too, today! '91 Miata 1.6 in silver. Lovely to drive.

It was also advertised on eBay but I got there first!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160220521445&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123 

Out of interest I own one of your old steeds (4.3BV) for when I want to go loopy for a couple of hours

Edited by 911motorsport on Friday 21st March 23:33

[Altrezia]

That looks realy nice! - Good bargain if you got it for that money, too.

What do you think of the TVR?

[911motorsport]

Altrezia said:

That looks realy nice! - Good bargain if you got it for that money, too.

What do you think of the TVR?

Paid £1625 for the MX5 (£1k on eBay was his start price with no bids). Looking for a hardtop now.It's fited with little 'race' mirrors which coupled with the misty rear window gives no rear view

I love the TVR but find it tiring as my daily drive. MPG is bad and I think possibly the H218 cam magnifies the 4.3 trait of being jerky around 1500rpm. I suspect the thermotime switch may be faulty as it's hanging on to 2k revs; climbs back down eventualy though. Other than that it is great fun the acceleration is remarkable and I've had some pretty quick cars over the years. How did you get on with it?

[Altrezia]

I sold it cheap as it was juddery as feck.

Mega quick though, rips through the gears and the speedo! - 275bhp and absolutely LOADS of torque.

[Altrezia]

Btw, you might like this

http://flickr.com/photos/altrezia/2047731595/

[911motorsport]

Altrezia said:

Btw, you might like this

http://flickr.com/photos/altrezia/2047731595/

Thank you!

[pmanson]

Ah good choice and like someone else has said it's the best colour!



Unfortunately it's like this at the moment:



Off to the bodyshop on Saturday morning to get a price to get the damage sorted... then the mods can start.