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looking for mazda mx5 2000-2003
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30-03-2010 9:23am#1
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If I were you I'd try and get it from a dealer with some kind of warranty. I got a 2000 Mx5 about six months ago and I've been having problems with a leaky roof - in the end it looks as though its been an easy fix but the repairs could have cost quite a lot.
With that in mind I would check for a few things: check for signs of water under both seats and in both footwells and down the back behind the seats, check that the cables on either side of the roof look in good condition and secure. Also check for water in the boot. The roofs on these cars can get replaced so check to make sure the heated rear window works. Water ingress seems to be the biggest issue (do a Google search on it for more info). Also from my own research at the time the recommendation seemed to be to go for the 1.8 version, that the 1.6 was "missing something". Also I was told to be careful if the car is an import that your insurance might be loaded so you might want to check with them first.
All in all I have to say I love the car!
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If I were you I'd try and get it from a dealer with some kind of warranty. I got a 2000 Mx5 about six months ago and I've been having problems with a leaky roof - in the end it looks as though its been an easy fix but the repairs could have cost quite a lot.
With that in mind I would check for a few things: check for signs of water under both seats and in both footwells and down the back behind the seats, check that the cables on either side of the roof look in good condition and secure. Also check for water in the boot. The roofs on these cars can get replaced so check to make sure the heated rear window works. Water ingress seems to be the biggest issue (do a Google search on it for more info). Also from my own research at the time the recommendation seemed to be to go for the 1.8 version, that the 1.6 was "missing something". Also I was told to be careful if the car is an import that your insurance might be loaded so you might want to check with them first.
All in all I have to say I love the car!
i love it too!! yes ive heard all about the leaky roof, pity!! glad u got urs fixed easily!
also heard about perspex rear window that goes yellow!!!
there were water marks inside car i viewed yesterday
do u mind me asking how much u paid for ur 00?0 -
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Great little car,
The 1.8 is the engine to go for without a doubt, there are plenty of nice private examples out there.
Don't mind the rubbish you may hear about it being a hairdressers car.
Surprised im the first to bring it up.
That nevada blue one has the hard top probably why its a little more expensive.
Check the roof.
There was a great episode of wheeler dealers on the mx5 a couple of years ago. Worth a look to see what they say about them, although it was the older model they dealt with.
EDIT: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=wheeler+dealers+mx5&search_type=&aq=0
There is also a great website which deals with MX5 parts, i assume its still around.
haha sure maybe i am a hairdresser!! good ol' jeremy clarkson! ill look up that site now, thanks
just put my car on carzone to see so that might put things in motion0 -
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they wanted my 03 focus and 7K tho, thought it was pushing it!!
...I think they're just telling you they don't want your Focus !!
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I've always liked the MR2 myself. Read this extract from a review, though:Unlike the capacious second generation model, there is no boot to speak of in this car. Really. This surprises a lot of people, but check for yourself. Open the front bonnet, nothing there but a space saver wheel and disconcertingly, a rather clear view of the steering column and tarmac below, you can see why it’s so light. Open the rear engine cover, and there’s nothing back there other than engine and transmission, not even an Elise style mini boot. The only place to store luggage is the lockers directly behind the seats, you’ll get a pair of squishy bags in there, but you’d better pack light and getting them in there is not easy. Apparently the chief engineer for the car was asked why he had not included a boot and his answer was “because people would put stuff in it”. If that reply doesn’t make perfect sense and requires further explanation, then this is not the car for you. 0
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