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Looking for ino on MX-5

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  • 09-05-2007 8:12pm
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    dlofnep
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,759 ✭✭✭✭


    Hey there,

    I'm planning on selling off my mini and getting an MX-5. The upkeep on the Mini is just too much for me at the moment, so I'm looking for an MX-5.

    As a potential buyer, what should I look out for? Obviously a functional soft-top is a must - I've never drove a soft-top car before, are they ok to put through a car wash for a test?

    Also, what are the rust hot-spots for the MX-5... I'm looking for a 92' 1.6L btw.

    Any general information on driving the car, maintainance or anything else you can tell me that you feel is important before I buy one would be great.

    Cheers,
    John.


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    ciarsd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,326 ✭✭✭ciarsd


    PM boards member's 'franksm' or 'prospect' - plenty of info with them on all things MX5 :cool:


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,159 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Check this site out for good info:

    www.mx5ireland.com


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    RoundyMooney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,910 ✭✭✭✭RoundyMooney


    OT, but there is one on adverts atm (not mine!)

    Are you selling your mini, then? Year?


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    dlofnep
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,759 ✭✭✭✭dlofnep


    Cheers guys. I'll check out that site.
    Are you selling your mini, then? Year?

    I am, lots of buyers for it already however. It's a '96. Here are some pics.

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    359368858a698707731b706647646l.jpg

    It looks great, has a few small rust spots here and there like every other mini. Small dent in the back boot, I suppose you could just tap it back out.. Not really bad at all. Second gear can slip at times although I got used to it. I bought it like that about a year ago. Just a heads up. I wouldn't dare sell it without being completely honest. Probably needs about 600-700 into it to get it back 100%.

    48,000 miles on it which is nice for a '96.


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    RoundyMooney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,910 ✭✭✭✭RoundyMooney


    Nice one.

    Always big demand for minis (and MX-5s too!)


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    dlofnep
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,759 ✭✭✭✭dlofnep


    Yeah man - Lots of people have been bugging me over the last year to sell it. I love the mini, but I'm just looking for something a little faster. MX-5 are cheap and look nice :) I'm not after a porsche or anything, just something with a little extra kick, and a convertible..

    OT - I see you mod hobby radio - used to DX on the CB a few years back, dabbled a bit in 2m band too - went for the b license but didn't have enough time to finish the course.. Great hobby!


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