I've got an MX5
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I totally agree with you on the new MX-5 Rahul, but as I said, the mark 1 (with the pop up lights) is a classic and the best of the bunch. I wouldn't touch a new one even if they produce it with the automatic roof.
I note the spelling of my name, and when I next see you I will give you such a slap!
I note the spelling of my name, and when I next see you I will give you such a slap!
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Originally Posted by nickrg3,Aug 11 2006, 01:49 PM
Just a loaner of course 
The S is in for some headlamp / MOT stuff. Parked her up next to a line of Jazz's and knew what I would be given as a loaner but instead he passed me the keys to a new 06 MX5 with only 1000 miles on the clock. No mention of warm in or anything like that
First impressions are it is an ugly little car. huge wheel arch gaps and dodgy lights. Interior is plastic. Not very plasticy but just plastic - the entire interior almost. Seats are grippy enough. Dials and overall dash layout remoinds me (without having sat in one) of a smart Roadster. It's nice, simple, clear dials etc.
DSC button is well hidden but I found it after the orange light started flashing..
Very light clutch, underpowered - yeah it has a bit of zoomzoom but being so used to the S in the MX5 you hit redline as the Vtec would normally kick in - Def miss that boost of power.
Anyway - keeping her until tomorrow so will give her a proper test on the twisties in the morning.
The S is in for some headlamp / MOT stuff. Parked her up next to a line of Jazz's and knew what I would be given as a loaner but instead he passed me the keys to a new 06 MX5 with only 1000 miles on the clock. No mention of warm in or anything like that
First impressions are it is an ugly little car. huge wheel arch gaps and dodgy lights. Interior is plastic. Not very plasticy but just plastic - the entire interior almost. Seats are grippy enough. Dials and overall dash layout remoinds me (without having sat in one) of a smart Roadster. It's nice, simple, clear dials etc.
DSC button is well hidden but I found it after the orange light started flashing..
Very light clutch, underpowered - yeah it has a bit of zoomzoom but being so used to the S in the MX5 you hit redline as the Vtec would normally kick in - Def miss that boost of power.
Anyway - keeping her until tomorrow so will give her a proper test on the twisties in the morning.
been pming you, do you still want my muz mats or not?back to topic now
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Originally Posted by Suzybee,Aug 11 2006, 05:23 PM
I totally agree with you on the new MX-5 Rahul, but as I said, the mark 1 (with the pop up lights) is a classic and the best of the bunch. I wouldn't touch a new one even if they produce it with the automatic roof.
No direct replacement, thanks.
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I drove a great MX5 a while ago - has been "fettled" with to help the handling, but not the engine - was underpowered but was the best handling car I've ever had the privilege of being in. It felt like it owuld drive itself - all you had to do was set it for the corner with one finger and off it went!
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I gave it a bit of a thrash in lightish traffic and it was great. I just cant cope with the looks of it... Louise can, she really likes it.. maybe thats a sign.. Anyway - proper twisties to come tomorrow
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Managed to drive a few Mk1's & 2's over the years. Loved the steering the handling wasn't bad either but didn't like the driving position and also noticed some scuttle shake. Could do with a V-tec motor as well!!
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Originally Posted by Nick Graves,Aug 11 2006, 04:41 PM
Pointless model changes, in order to excite the numpty buyers.
You'll see so much more of it in future, now that designs are very mature & there's barely any innovation;
"What can we do?"
"Let's make the old one bigger"
"Great idea!"
You'll see so much more of it in future, now that designs are very mature & there's barely any innovation;
"What can we do?"
"Let's make the old one bigger"
"Great idea!"