I like the MX5 in standard guise

can't see the point of the faster versions though

the 'hairdresser' label results from the Pixar cutesey looks and no amount of power can make the car look any more macho than Lightning McQueen

 

I sold the Le Mans nearly 2 years ago - it had the interesting colour scheme. I've now got a Green Sport Black mark 3.5 like the one in the photo at the beginning of this topic although I have the black decals on it too. I have to say it is the best MX-5 I've had out of the 4 I have owned. I still have my S2k though. My MX-5 is my everyday car as the S2k only comes out of the garage now for club events.

I really like the MX-5 and although it looks like a hatchback it actually has an electric opening hardtop which is brilliant. It has a 2 litre engine, and although it is not as powerful as the S2k it is still a pleasure to drive. I would not buy an MX-5 in preference to an S2k, but to have both is perfect. Although I would sell both for a yellow Ferrari 458 Italia if I could afford one!

 

Would love to see some pics Suzy

As for the image comment above, I really couldn't care what anyone else thinks, as long as I'm having a blast

Interesting you would prefer S2000 over the MX5, well no surprise really I guess. But how about if the MX had 100bhp more, would it be closer? I like something different and this certainly appeal when I'm ready to move on from the S2000. Once the base car hits £10k I might take the jump, run it standard for a year or so then supercharge it.

Is the roof metal or plastic?

 

Would love to see some pics Suzy

As for the image comment above, I really couldn't care what anyone else thinks, as long as I'm having a blast

Interesting you would prefer S2000 over the MX5, well no surprise really I guess. But how about if the MX had 100bhp more, would it be closer? I like something different and this certainly appeal when I'm ready to move on from the S2000. Once the base car hits £10k I might take the jump, run it standard for a year or so then supercharge it.

Is the roof metal or plastic?
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I'll put some pictures up later.

The S2000 has better handling than the '5 - it's heavier, faster and holds the road better. MX-5 is a bit light. I am hoping Mazda will bring out a '5 with a 205 bhp engine - I'll look out the details - however, the price they are considering is £30k which I think is far too much to pay for an MX-5!!!

The roof is fibreglass.

 

Now that is surprising! Exactly why it's good to hear from someone who's owned both, rather than read it somewhere in a mazgazine

Maybe I'll stick with the S2000 afterall.

 

Of course the MX-5 Club owners don't agree with me - they get quite upset when they ask which car I prefer driving and I reply 'the S2k'. But I have to say that I really like the mark 3.5 MX-5 also.

Lets see if I can post the photos now!!!!

 

 

I give up - I hate this new arrangement for uploading photos. bring back the old Gallery arrangement!!!!

 

Now I do love that!!

Personally would prefer one without the stripe, but other than that it looks stunning I wonder if sticking a set of Eibach springs on would bring it inline with the S2000 in terms of handling. Would certinly look good

 

No.

They are good, but need different dampers to begin to compete with the S.