Mx5 Mk1

[Guest Takumi]

Hi all. Anyone have an old mx5? What are they like to own? Easy to tinker with/modify /repair ?..

 

Really liking the old look!!

[Ben Powers]

I do, having just replaced it with a RH mine is going up for sale.

 

They are fantastic little motors, if you get a good one. My first cost me around £200 a month in repair bills, my latest hasn't ever gone wrong or required anything more than consumables replacing.

 

I have limited experience driving other cars but the 5 is incredibly tolerant of a numpty behind the wheel, being perfectly balanced you can take liberties and get away with it most of the time.

 

 

Of course the best bit is pop up headlights. Never gets old.

Edited December 27, 2012 by steve in stockport
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[Ben Powers]

Oh and very easy to repair, limited mechanical knowledge, can belt replaced in a morning no problem.

[Guest scrabster]

hi, swmbo has one in the garage for a summer toy, had it about 5yrs now with no major probs(touching wood) its classic red in original paint, 1989 on G plate, 1600cc eunos. under bonnet is mint with no rust on the car anywhere, never fails to start even when stood for the winter months,bought solar charger which was next to useless, cant keep up with alarm and isolator usage.only replaced rear pads and new set of tyres in 5yrs but does have low yearly mileage.all in all a cracking little car thats reliable.

reading this back it sounds like im trying to sell it.

regards,jess.