Advantages: Great stylish drive Disadvantages: Lack of space
I was inspired to buy an MX-5 on a rare sunny english day. It has 5 speed manual gearbox, (rwd) ,unleaded petrol, 2 doors.
It looks great and runs great. Great for style on those sunny days and it sticks to the road so the handling is great.
I can usually get about 85 miles for £10 of petrol (usual petrol price 94.9p per litre)
The engine is very reliable. Never had a problem!
As mine is not electric, it can be a pain locking the doors and winding the windows down but when the roof is down, that doesnt matter.
My only critisism is the lack of space. I tried to put 2 suitcases in and was not successful. However you can buy some special mazda suitcases that fit perfectly in the boot.
Not a great car for the shopaholics out there, but if you are out to impress then the world is your oyster ...
damob123 09.08.2007
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Advantages: fun, stylish, easy to drive, convertible Disadvantages: fuel consumption around town, road noise on the motorway
This review will concentrate on the 1.6 litre cars available in the UK from 1989 to 1993
I Bought my MX5 in the winter of 2006. I picked up an early 1991 model with the 1.6 litre engine and 67,000 miles on the clock. The car was faultless without an ounce of rust on the body and had a full service history with Mazda and had been cared for by the Lotus garage that had taken the car in as a part exchange. The car did require the big service at 60,000 miles (includes the cam belt change) which was carried out by MKG3000 Mazda of Twickenham for the reasonable cost of £390.
Around town the car deals with bumps very well with only large pot holes sending a shimmy through the chassis. Road noise around town is also very acceptable and its light direct steering makes it easy to park. Around town you'll achieve around 24-26mpg ...
Having been given this car as a gift I was somewhat apprehensive fearing it's lack of practicality - I need not have worried, sure the boot is tiny and the rear window has no heater but once in the driving seat such worries are forgotten. The handaling and ride suit its sporting image and are superb as is the short gearchange. The roof is off in seconds and a powerful heater extend the topless driving year. Luggae can be stored in the ample glovebox with soft bags on the rear shelf or behind the seats dependant on the size of the passengers. Although no family car or mpv the mx-5 is the best drive I have ever experienced - try it next spring. ...
winprizes2000 30.11.2000
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