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Any love for MX5’s?

stevec67 said:
that's a bugger. As you are in the first month I would be having a chat about them making a contribution. You paying parts and them fitting wouldn't be out of the way and it gets them goodwill without paying money.
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It’s clearly laid out in the docs, so engine, gearbox, clutch, drive train, head gasket, drive belts but not stuff like elec windows.

It’s not the end of the world but annoying!
 
JezmondTutu said:
It’s clearly laid out in the docs, so engine, gearbox, clutch, drive train, head gasket, drive belts but not stuff like elec windows.

It’s not the end of the world but annoying!
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Yes, I realise that it's laid down in the docs, legally it's very clear but what I'm suggesting is that you have a chat and say "Come on gents I haven't had it a month and it's got a fault. I know that this isn't of your doing but it doesn't look good so soon after purchase, I've come to discuss the possibility of shared costs"
 
stevec67 said:
Yes, I realise that it's laid down in the docs, legally it's very clear but what I'm suggesting is that you have a chat and say "Come on gents I haven't had it a month and it's got a fault. I know that this isn't of your doing but it doesn't look good so soon after purchase, I've come to discuss the possibility of shared costs"
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Hmm, I might send an email and see what they say. Thanks.
 
You probably have checked that the window lock switch isn't depressed, that will prevent the passenger window from operating.
 
JezmondTutu said:
Update: first breakdown!

Window is stuck down, apparently the regulators on the ND are made of cheese.

Luckily a company does a much better than OEM one with a five year warranty so have just ordered one:

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Oh well, as issues goes it's not a big one.
I've replaced a few Porsche ones in the past and I'd say the MX5 is alot easier!

Interesting that the replacement regulator you linked to includes the motor so I wonder if the common fail point is the motor or snapped cables.
 
andyoz said:
Oh well, as issues goes it's not a big one.
I've replaced a few Porsche ones in the past and I'd say the MX5 is alot easier!

Interesting that the replacement regulator you linked to includes the motor so I wonder if the common fail point is the motor or snapped cables.
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Probably cables but honestly don’t know.
 
I'd imagine cables. You could do some preventative greasing, because like bike cables I bet they don't in the factory. Then a bit of corrosion sees them off. Renew them, with grease, that's you done for 10+ years. Inside a door, even longer.
 
The MX5 is an awesome car. I purchased my other half a black sport nav 2.0 with cream leather that she loved. I started driving and it always put a smile on my face despite being 6ft4 and 19 stone!

I loved it that much I changed the black one for the 30th anniversary Orange one with the 184 power output. I loved it but my other half hated the attention that came with the bright colour so I reluctantly sold. I wish I had kept it as they sell now for more than I sold it at 9 months old a couple of years ago (3 1/2 years ago I think).

I had to put up with some mates calling it a girls or hairdressers car but I couldn’t give a t055 as it’s such a great car.
 
Brian Ellis said:
The MX5 is an awesome car. I purchased my other half a black sport nav 2.0 with cream leather that she loved. I started driving and it always put a smile on my face despite being 6ft4 and 19 stone!

I loved it that much I changed the black one for the 30th anniversary Orange one with the 184 power output. I loved it but my other half hated the attention that came with the bright colour so I reluctantly sold. I wish I had kept it as they sell now for more than I sold it at 9 months old a couple of years ago (3 1/2 years ago I think).

I had to put up with some mates calling it a girls or hairdressers car but I couldn’t give a t055 as it’s such a great car.
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My friend has a 30th in orange, with the folding hard top. It's a great car. Even with the roof down there is decent boot space, it takes 2 rucksacks with rock climbing gear for a day out.
 
stevec67 said:
My friend has a 30th in orange, with the folding hard top. It's a great car. Even with the roof down there is decent boot space, it takes 2 rucksacks with rock climbing gear for a day out.
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This 30th has just been listed near me. Pretty sure it's the one I sat in at a local car show last summer. It was parked next to an 70's RS Escort in period orange and the Mazda orange is really rich in comparison. Shocking photos so if he's struggling to sell it maybe a sneaky bid could get called for :)

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Six week ownership report incoming…

So I picked up my 1.5 2015 ND Sport Nav from a non-Mazda dealer in Bristol in early April. So far, this little car has really exceeded my expectations. Because it’s usable as a daily, it means you simply get to enjoy it more.

Highlights:

The LED lights - they are AWESOME!

The gear shift and engine are both an absolute joy; the engine just loves to rev and the raspy engine note is reminiscent of British 60’s sportscars.

Handling wise; the suspension setup is soft but it carves down a country road with real composure (like an Elise, unlike a TVR!), which I think is a sign of a great chassis. You feel that lack of weight, it translates into an agile chassis with an excellent balance and great turn-in. It really does put a smile on your face and at low speeds too.

The roof! OMG, when you are used to allen keys to remove a soft top, the ND design is a revelation.

The aircon and heating are both fantastic. Compared to Lotus and TVR’s, it’s quite a revelation!

I personally love the look of the car, especially the front end and side view. Rear is ok, but I felt the same with my NA that I had years ago (that cost £800!). Interior looks quality too.

I love the ergonomics, the heater controls are a joy to use, the design of the steering wheels controls, brilliant (not cluttered) and the control stalks are superb too. The iDrive style controls (my other daily being a BMW) are excellent.

The view from the drivers seat is great; I love to see the bonnet and wings on a sports car.

MPG. Well what can I say? A near average of 50mpg just adds to the cars affordability.

Downsides. Yep there are definitely a few:

The touchscreen locking when driving is seriously annoying. We have two other cars with touchscreens and neither of them lock, nor do any of the hybrids and EV’s I have at work. Not sure of the logic as I’m far more likely to have an accident by constantly twirling a knob to access my music.

Seats could be more comfy and more adjustable but I can live with them. They are a long way off the comfort of my BMW MSport ones.

Mazda should have thought a little more about storage. They could have fitted some door storage and even Lotus managed a shelf area under the dash and coin trays each side of the car.

I’ve already mentioned the wondering steering, but it’s no big deal, the steering does lack feel compared to the finest.

It’s not quick, which means I don’t overtake when I would with other cars.

Issues, now and in future:

I have experienced the crap window regulators, but that was easy enough to sort. Gearbox so far is fine, but that obviously needs to be nurtured. I realise the underside should be looked at sometime but thankfully the authority on rust protection, Anand Viad is near to my workplace.

In summary:

Overall, it’s been a great ownership experience so far. I’m still very tempted to get another Lotus (V6 Exige or maybe an Evora 400) but I think I’ll be keeping this little car too when the time comes! 😃 😃😃
 
I confess, having now gone for a sensible car (and very good it is too), I'm beginning to miss something a bit nippy and sporty I can tinker with, and flies under the radar of the Co-Chair of my Irrational Domestic Luxury Budget Rationalisation Committee. I'm six foot & creaky, so maybe I'd struggle getting in & out of an MX-5. Guess I need to sit in one.

How much is an elderly but decent one please?
 
Suffolk Tony said:
I confess, having now gone for a sensible car (and very good it is too), I'm beginning to miss something a bit nippy and sporty I can tinker with, and flies under the radar of the Co-Chair of my Irrational Domestic Luxury Budget Rationalisation Committee. I'm six foot & creaky, so maybe I'd struggle getting in & out of an MX-5. Guess I need to sit in one.

How much is an elderly but decent one please?
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Look at Mk3’s Tony.. 2.0 Sport Tech from 2009 onwards. Interior has more room.
 
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