I'd like an MX-5 at some point. I think it's a matter of preference in looks between the MK1 MR2 and the MX-5. Personally I prefer my wedge of cheese, and for £1,500 I think you can get a better MR2 than MX-5 (IMO!).
However, I've driven a MK2 MX-5 with a MP54 Supercharger on a few occasions and I have to say they're an absolute hoot! 200bhp and 200 lb/ft in something that nimble is really great fun and can surprise cars from a couple of classes up. It's a £3k conversion though and you'd need a good solid 1.8 as a starting point.
Put it this way, If I had £1000 for a sunday/track car I'd be looking at MR2's. If I had £3k for a 2 seater, it's be MX-5's.
mx5 mk2 or mr2 mk1
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Re: mx5 mk2 or mr2 mk1
Im having none of it, AW11 all the way for me! Its just such a well thought out little car and I think a nicely presented mk1 MR2 would gain more attention driving by than any MX-5. I must admit ive not driven one but no matter how good they are I don't think it would prise me away from my 2. I can see the appeal but I spose im a retro rides kinda guy!
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Mx5 is a nice car but I just don't fit comfortably in the cabin and dislike the offset pedals.
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I've always toyed with the idea of an mx-5 as they true open top cars (as opposed to the t-bars) and are great in the summer. The problem is they have even less power than the mk1. I sometimes feel that my mk1 could do with a few extra ponies so i think i would be annoyed after a while at the power (or lack of it)
My other thought was a crx del sol. The trans top roofs are pretty cool and if you get the Vti or sri jap import they have 160BHP. They would definatly have the legs on a either a mr2 or mx5 but are probably not as fun in the twistys. I reckon i'll end up buying one and then selling it on shortly afterwards and getting back to an mr2.
My other thought was a crx del sol. The trans top roofs are pretty cool and if you get the Vti or sri jap import they have 160BHP. They would definatly have the legs on a either a mr2 or mx5 but are probably not as fun in the twistys. I reckon i'll end up buying one and then selling it on shortly afterwards and getting back to an mr2.
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Limeymk1 wrote:Mx5 is a nice car but I just don't fit comfortably in the cabin and dislike the offset pedals.
Thats just because your over 6ft tall and have big feet i cant drive them full stop not enough room in the pedal box for my feet to do things safely
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i had to drive mine with my shoes of, i'm a size 17 shoe, i also had to put the elise seats in it as i couldn't fit otherwise. Sold it after 3 months of lying to myself that it was comfortable!
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Kieran Williams wrote: i'm a size 17 shoe
Bloody Hell! I bet you're popular with the ladies!
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it helps just dont tell my wife