I recently purchased a new mazda mx5 1.6i from italy. I found the whole affair very long winded but the result was the best vehicle i have ever owned or driven. It handles perfectly especially with the optional limited slip diff. It could do with having a wee bit more power and a power hood, loosing a couple of pounds would also be an advantage. The leather hugs you in place and the brushed alluminium fasia reminds you of what a beutifull car it is to drive. The bonnet bulge remings you that there are 108 horses under there. Depreciation is slow and fuel bills arent exactly high for this performance car. Silver is definatly the colour to go for but black comes a close secound. This car can be used as a trackday car but is also refined enough to take to the shops or drive around town, the perfect compromise. Dealers in this country dont seem too keen to take on the servicing and maintainace of these cars but you should buy from this country.
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My friend just wrapped hers around a lamp post. Now I know what she is missing!! This is a good op. How much did you save on the British price of the same model? Keep up the good writing, Ed
spooks 30.08.2001 21:21
Good first op, welcome to ciao. I look foreward to reading more of your ops spooks xx
Advantages: EUNOS is a cheap way to purchase mx5 generally with lower mileages Disadvantages: generally in not as good condition as UK cars, with work required as stated in my articale
richbay 06.07.2000 ·
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