corsajay88
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Originally posted by corsarooney
You say that but the chassis was developed along with the honda civic, meaning plenty of modifying parts available.
Also good 2.5 V6 engines and about as quick as a 172/mr2
I had one of these for a bit. Was really cheap to buy and good fun to drive. Only problem was everything rattled inside. Was a 10 year old car so can accept a few rattles here and there but everything did. Rear view mirror, ashtray, glovebox, CD player. Absoloutely everything and they all made a slightly different noise. Drove a couple and they've been the same.
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corsarooney
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quote:
Originally posted by corsajay88
quote:
Originally posted by corsarooney
You say that but the chassis was developed along with the honda civic, meaning plenty of modifying parts available.
Also good 2.5 V6 engines and about as quick as a 172/mr2
I had one of these for a bit. Was really cheap to buy and good fun to drive. Only problem was everything rattled inside. Was a 10 year old car so can accept a few rattles here and there but everything did. Rear view mirror, ashtray, glovebox, CD player. Absoloutely everything and they all made a slightly different noise. Drove a couple and they've been the same.
I have heard people complain of this before, although mine doesn't suffer from it 
[Edited on 28-02-2014 by corsarooney]
Corsa 1.6 sport - 1
1.7 puma engined fiesta - 0
Keeping corsa's on the redline since 2008
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taylorboosh
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Clio 172 for sure
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nibnob21
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Mazton Martin anyone? 
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201402252055586/sort/locasc/make/MAZDA/model/MX-5/postcode/de223fs/radius/1500/price-to/2000/quicksearch/true/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/page/1/advert-type/hl-nthcar/dealer/29043/usedcars?logcode=hlp
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Jambo
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Horrendous bumper but I like the wheels 
Also Nardi wheel and tan leather  although not as good as a gen 1
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nibnob21
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Been reading up more on MX5s and the general consensus seems to be:
If going for a 1.6, get a mk1.
There isn't much between the mk1 1.6 and 1.8.
If going mk2 get the 1.8.
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nibnob21
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Originally posted by Jambo
If you can get a 1st gen MX5 In green with Tan interior
And a Nardi wheel get that
May have to eat my words about saying I'm not a fan of tan leather.
A decent one has come up local in British Racing Green, tan leather interior, wooden gear knob, handbrake and steering wheel. Looks the absolute bees knees.
Been chatting to the owner a bit and it should be up for sale in a couple of weeks after he's finished doing some work on it. Not getting my hopes up but it seems to be a good, rust free example.
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nibnob21
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big eck
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106 gti???
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nibnob21
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No, it's a Mazda mate.
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corsarooney
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That looks proper smart
Corsa 1.6 sport - 1
1.7 puma engined fiesta - 0
Keeping corsa's on the redline since 2008
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nibnob21
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Thank you, bought it yesterday 
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big eck
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I thought you were still looking for suggestions lol.
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nibnob21
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Originally posted by big eck
I thought you were still looking for suggestions lol.
It's a 1993 Jap import (Eunos Roadster). Top model with air con, power steering, abs etc.
Completely rust free on the arches and sills, all original metal and has been rust proofed. Low miles too: ~61,500.
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kz
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Originally posted by taylorboosh
Clio 172 for sure
I bought my Clio 182 over two years ago for £1,850 so there are definitely some in your budget now!
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Jambo
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Nice one Nibnob! Best colour/spec.
Need pics of the Nardi wheel please
Stick some wheels on it, seem to be some sort of mini racelights or whatever they are called that people stick on them that look good. Mazda had one on their stand at Geneva the other week, looked the business, not got the shots here they are at work let me see if I can find you one online...
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Jambo
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Terrible pic:
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Jambo
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Pistonheads came up trumps. Need the luggage rack and tonneau cover too methinks!
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Ben G
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Minilites.
That one above is amazing.
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nibnob21
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No to tonneau cover and luggage rack, but some gold wheels with a polished rim are already on my want list. Not sure whether to go minilites style or BBS type style. Don't think I'm too fussed to be honest, would quite like 14s instead of 15s though.
Here's an interior pic for you Jambo:
[Edited on 16-03-2014 by nibnob21]
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gav93
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wow that's lovely ! how much did you pay then if you don't mind me asking?
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pow
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Looks amazing! Well done :-).
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nibnob21
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Cheers guys I am pretty happy with it, mainly with how immaculate the arches and sills are!
You don't need to know the exact figure I paid, but it was around the top of my budget. Insurance was less than expected too so that freed up a little more cash for the car.
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corsarooney
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Mate that is a fantastic looking buy! Proper barging in my opinion 
I love the interior, you defiantly got the best spec, jut need them minilites 
Corsa 1.6 sport - 1
1.7 puma engined fiesta - 0
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Jambo
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That is a lovely place to sit.
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