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Can this replace the M?

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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ars-SSA008


Maybe I'm asking to be slated but whats everyone think of this?

It's arguably the best early limited edition MkIII MX5 available and only 12000 miles - I'm tempted to offer him 6500 even though I know I shouldn't :lol: (not worth much more than that is it?)

Go on,... Hit me up, opinions please :colourful:
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Hairdressers car.

M cars are not replaceable, did you have to ask?
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Seriously I like mx5 cars. Go for it. 8-)
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I don't understand why you would go for that when for similar money you could get a 2.0 2.5 or 3.0 Z4 :? which will be miles better for build etc. For me personally when I looked at a 2.0 MX5 Sport Tech Coupe, it felt cheap and tiny so went for the E89 :lol:

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i like them...but its not for me
the badness makes me do it...!

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TitanTim wrote:I don't understand why you would go for that when for similar money you could get a 2.0 2.5 or 3.0 Z4 :? which will be miles better for build etc. For me personally when I looked at a 2.0 MX5 Sport Tech Coupe, it felt cheap and tiny so went for the E89 :lol:

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They get top reviews Tim.

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swamper wrote:i like them...but its not for me
It would suit you Wayne.

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Badman gee wrote:
swamper wrote:i like them...but its not for me
It would suit you Wayne.

But you have no hair to cut!
there a great little car...never driven one but have heard good reports....but just no class in them
the badness makes me do it...!

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swamper wrote:
Badman gee wrote:
swamper wrote:i like them...but its not for me
It would suit you Wayne.

But you have no hair to cut!
there a great little car...never driven one but have heard good reports....but just no class in them
They are good mate, I've considered them before.
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Badman gee wrote:
TitanTim wrote:I don't understand why you would go for that when for similar money you could get a 2.0 2.5 or 3.0 Z4 :? which will be miles better for build etc. For me personally when I looked at a 2.0 MX5 Sport Tech Coupe, it felt cheap and tiny so went for the E89 :lol:

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They get top reviews Tim.

Many say they are the best convertable drive!
So does my Philips Sonicare Toothbrush :lol:

They handle OK, engine is breathless and needs revving its nuts off, interior is pretty placky and the boot is poor even against the Z3, sills and wings rust.

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My dad has one on a 58 plate and likes it. My mum prefers my zed, but given the choice of roadster versus saloon/coupe, she'll go for a ride in either of the roadsters. :D

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TitanTim wrote:They handle OK, engine is breathless and needs revving its nuts off, interior is pretty placky and the boot is poor even against the Z3, sills and wings rust.
Is that the MX-5 or the E39, Tim? :twisted:

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I had a '95 1.8 mark one mx5 a couple of years ago for about a year. Great wee car and fun to drive, but rust was starting to become an issue (rear arches and rear of sills). Good value for money but not in the same league as a Z3. With the Z3 you get much more for similar money and much better build quality and feels much more substantial, a better choice of engines and just as much fun. A no brainer really!
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Robert T wrote:
TitanTim wrote:They handle OK, engine is breathless and needs revving its nuts off, interior is pretty placky and the boot is poor even against the Z3, sills and wings rust.
Is that the MX-5 or the E39, Tim? :twisted:

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I'm sounding negative towards the MX5 but I wouldn't have spent 23K on a new one when my E89 cost the same :D

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Robert T wrote:
TitanTim wrote:They handle OK, engine is breathless and needs revving its nuts off, interior is pretty placky and the boot is poor even against the Z3, sills and wings rust.
Is that the MX-5 or the E39, Tim? :twisted:

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Tim you don't use the z4 either. My m does more miles and that's saying something!
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Badman gee wrote:
Robert T wrote:
TitanTim wrote:They handle OK, engine is breathless and needs revving its nuts off, interior is pretty placky and the boot is poor even against the Z3, sills and wings rust.
Is that the MX-5 or the E39, Tim? :twisted:

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So does mine Tim, but I've started wearing pj's now!
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:lol: I was just having a read on Auto Trader for 20 mins and I come back to a thread full of banter,... what did I expect :roll:

Badman is right, they get top reviews and are considered a good car, I have owned the same model previously and that probably the best reason not to go back, especially when so many M's around to spend my insurance settlement :D

That said, a few other good points were made, engines are breathless true, traction control kicks in on every roundabout [annoying], plastics are poor, wheels corrode like hell,... do MKIII's rust aswell?. .

That said I still like them and 12k miles on Ltd edition car :head: :? If I can get it for £6.5 - £6.75k then it looks a reasonable proposition for a month or two?
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Very good handling cars! had a track day in one at silverstone! but not as much fun as the Z
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chrisp_1 wrote::lol: I was just having a read on Auto Trader for 20 mins and I come back to a thread full of banter,... what did I expect :roll:

Badman is right, they get top reviews and are considered a good car, I have owned the same model previously and that probably the best reason not to go back, especially when so many M's around to spend my insurance settlement :D

That said, a few other good points were made, engines are breathless true, traction control kicks in on every roundabout [annoying], plastics are poor, wheels corrode like hell,... do MKIII's rust aswell?. .

That said I still like them and 12k miles on Ltd edition car :head: :? If I can get it for £6.5 - £6.75k then it looks a reasonable proposition for a month or two?
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Buy another //M power :twisted:
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I like MX5's... but for the money I rather prefer to have a Z... 2.8 or 3.0l!!!

No doubdt about that!
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Z3cade wrote:Buy another //M power :twisted:
like your toy car :D
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To answer the OP's question...... yes

but so would a push bike :twisted:
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NO, how could it? You cant even mention them both under the same breath....Miles appart.
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No, no and no....they're OK for girl students, high heeled boys, and wannabe's who can't tell the difference between cheap and quality. I'd rather drive a Honda first, (with a wig and dark glasses)... :nerd:
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I don't think an MX5 could replace the ///M

The ///M is extremely good value for money, bang for buck it's hard to beat, maybe a Caterham style or similar bike powered car ?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... 05/1186264

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Jonttt wrote: yes ,...

but so would a push bike :twisted:
:lol: Ha ha good point.
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Z3cade wrote:Buy another //M power :twisted:
I must admit there are some seriously good deals on M-Roadsters ATM - I was perusing last night :pc
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Southernboy wrote:No, no and no....they're OK for girl students, high heeled boys, and wannabe's who can't tell the difference between cheap and quality. I'd rather drive a Honda first, (with a wig and dark glasses)... :nerd:
Haha,.. so I guess I will be labelled a wannabe if I buy it :shrug

Truth is I'd love a 911 but the finances wouldn't :x
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Gazza wrote:I don't think an MX5 could replace the ///M

The ///M is extremely good value for money, bang for buck it's hard to beat, maybe a Caterham style or similar bike powered car ?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... 05/1186264

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... in/1091376

Those bike powered cars are :shock: Can't see the golf clubs in either of those TBH and I don't want to keep the Modus, it's going when I get a replacement.

Agree with the VFM of //M's though buddy - I'm just trying to arrange to view one that's reasonably pretty local (here we go again)

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I like the new tag "M-Killer"... :roflmao:
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As a recent owner of a z (not M but 2.8) I feel qualified to add comment.

I test drove before picking the Z another few equivalents all similar age and spec as I had no idea what I wanted at the time........including

MX5, MR2, MGF and even a Smart Roadster (which was awful)......

The Z by far was not the most responsive or indeed most refined and actually the most expensive of the bunch, buts it 'look' outshone the others........and even now when I pass a decent MX5 I still think they are lacking in the looks department. Which lets be honest when you look at the time and effort people on this forum put into their roadsters is what its all about !!!

Keep the Z.......or at least if you do get rid, can I have your turret covers and internal panels........Ha Ha :)

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Speak to 'co-part', mine was written off 2 weeks ago and they are the receivers. :cry:
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chrisp_1 wrote:http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ars-SSA008


Maybe I'm asking to be slated but whats everyone think of this?

It's arguably the best early limited edition MkIII MX5 available and only 12000 miles - I'm tempted to offer him 6500 even though I know I shouldn't :lol: (not worth much more than that is it?)

Go on,... Hit me up, opinions please :colourful:
I'm sure you'd really prefer this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-3-0i-R ... 35c5bfed1d

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cheers for the suggestion John, not for me but a great idea for a new thread :idea:
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chrisp_1 wrote:cheers for the suggestion John, not for me but a great idea for a new thread :idea:
I would go for the little Mazda as I'm unsure a Zed is really for you :wink:

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I definitely can't see past the //M badge on either Z3 or Z4.

Not getting another //M is the hardest pill I'm trying very hard to swallow. Faced with being single and living back at Dads (homeless) and jobless in my home town I know its wiser to spend a little less on fuel etc ATM.
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I would rather a Honda S2000 over an MX5 .................... 8-)
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Nothing can replace an m
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Oh I don't know ................................. 'M'
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I've been trying hard not to go and take a look at this, anyone else been to see it, does Ian live on here?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... 98/1140520

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Do it.. That's low milage

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My insurance payout and shed-clearance have given me the £££'s to make him a reasonable offer, provided there are no VANOS, boot-weld, suspension or rust issues with the car.

I have noticed that M prices are LOW at the moment, unlike MX5's and 3-series convertibles which are priced sky high ATM as far as I can see. It must be because it's such a niche market and the fact there are a fair few M's advertised for sale ATM compared to normal.
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