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pbmr2 wrote:when a modded mk1 mx5 can command 4k, why the hell isn't the mr2 fighting toe to toe on price? It's better build, better looking, less rusty
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(not immune!) and they are more rare.
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the MX5 is a better car, it is a true modern classic, they handle significantly better than a mk2 mr2, they're a joy to work on, parts are cheap, there's a few one make race series', they're the best selling roadster in the world, ever etc etc
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Nice, clean, standard fresh import/garage queen Mk1's are trading at more than
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£4k, especially for rarer ones like S-special's, RS Ltd's etc
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- in fact a mx5 specialist sold a mint R-Ltd recently for
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£8k
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(standby for irate mr2 owners to stamp their feet over that, but it's true)
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don't get me wrong, I love
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(and equally hate) my MR2, I loved my MX5.
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but if you're totally honest the only thing the mr2 has over the MX5 is power, and general build quality, nicer plastics etc.
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as is mentioned whenever this is brought up
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(once a month?) prices for very nice original turbo cars will creep up gradually, as will the values of quality modified cars, the people asking
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£8k for average UK cars are smoking crack though, never going to happen.
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