I'd like an MX-5 at some point.
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I think it's a matter of preference in looks between the MK1 MR2 and the MX-5.
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Personally I prefer my wedge of cheese, and for
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£1,500 I think you can get a better MR2 than MX-5
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(IMO!).
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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.
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It's a
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£3k conversion though and you'd need a good solid 1.8 as a starting point.
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Put it this way, If I had
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£1000 for a sunday/track car I'd be looking at MR2's.
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If I had
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£3k for a 2 seater, it's be MX-5's.
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