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Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - Kezzieboy - 06-11-2015
After a few months of looking I finally bought my first MX-5 today. I decided a Mk2 1.8iS was the best value option after reading around and viewing/test driving a few different models. It's insured for a week so I can give it a good run-in and then it'll go into the garage for winter until the grit lorries go into hibernation for another year.
Only got one shitty cameraphone picture for now, next to the faithful daily:
![[Image: 306%20amp%20MX-5%20no%20plates_zpskxxfnbi5.jpg]](http://s570.photobucket.com/user/KEZZIEBOY/media/Mk2%20MX-5/306%20amp%20MX-5%20no%20plates_zpskxxfnbi5.jpg.html)
Already looking at wheels and suspension to fit over the coming winter!
RE: Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - Nathan1305 - 06-11-2015
Ooo I like this
is that a hard top cover as well? Will be an interesting project
RE: Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - bashbarnard - 06-11-2015
Nice. Put a turbo on it.
RE: Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - Kezzieboy - 06-11-2015
Yup, came with a hardtop, rollbar, wind deflector, tonneau and a few other bits.
Short term it's not changing much, if it stays with me for more than a year I'll be looking at forced induction.
RE: Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - Iaitoo - 06-11-2015
Sweet car! They look so innocent and happy
RE: Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - Eeyore - 07-11-2015
eughh i hate the mk2. Mk1 all the way for me. Does the mk2 have the same rust issues as the mk1?
RE: Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - Matt - 07-11-2015
Looks good. I'm a mk1 guy, but the mk2 Is really growing on me. Any plans for wheels?
RE: Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - tigerstyle - 07-11-2015
(07-11-2015, 12:45 AM)Eeyore Wrote: eughh i hate the mk2. Mk1 all the way for me. Does the mk2 have the same rust issues as the mk1?
Different and worse rust issues, check those front frame rails!
Happy mk1 owner here
RE: Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - 1616six - 07-11-2015
Oh my.
Do you feel better now you're out of the closet? We don't think any less of you x
RE: Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - Jonny81191 - 07-11-2015
(07-11-2015, 07:54 AM)JJ0063 Wrote: Oh my.
Do you feel better now you're out of the closet? We don't think any less of you x
Says the guy who had an astra coupe
Looks good, get a turbo on there already!
RE: Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - 1616six - 07-11-2015
(07-11-2015, 10:28 AM)Jonny81191 Wrote:(07-11-2015, 07:54 AM)JJ0063 Wrote: Oh my.
Do you feel better now you're out of the closet? We don't think any less of you x
Says the guy who had an astra coupe
Looks good, get a turbo on there already!
Did I?! I didn't know! Never had an Astra coupe lol
RE: Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - Jonny81191 - 07-11-2015
That backfired then
Sure it was you who raved about the blue astra coupe you had.. Anyway, it matters not. You had a vectra and as such your argument is invalid.
RE: Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - Toms306 - 07-11-2015
It's his Dads Astra coupe lol... But seeing as you've both owned 306 cabbies...
RE: Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - 1616six - 07-11-2015
(07-11-2015, 03:33 PM)Jonny81191 Wrote: That backfired then
Sure it was you who raved about the blue astra coupe you had.. Anyway, it matters not. You had a vectra and as such your argument is invalid.
Oh my old man has a twin top Astra which is blueish, but it's shit & I wouldn't rave about it!
What happened to the Volvo, Kezzie?
RE: Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - Kezzieboy - 08-11-2015
(07-11-2015, 12:45 AM)Eeyore Wrote: eughh i hate the mk2. Mk1 all the way for me. Does the mk2 have the same rust issues as the mk1
Used to think the same, but the mk2 has really grown on me, much easier to live with, and better species too.
Still rust like hell , but this one is pretty clean
(07-11-2015, 01:30 AM)Matt Wrote: Looks good. I'm a mk1 guy, but the mk2 Is really growing on me. Any plans for wheels?
As said, I used to be the same, but I'm all about the mk2 now! Not sure yet, they'll be bronze/gold, but don't know whether to go bling or racey yet.
(07-11-2015, 01:59 AM)tigerstyle Wrote: Different and worse rust issues, check those front frame rails!
Happy mk1 owner here
They were patched a couple months ago and undersealed, one of the main reasons I bought it!
(07-11-2015, 07:54 AM)JJ0063 Wrote: Oh my.
Do you feel better now you're out of the closet? We don't think any less of you x
I used to think the same, but f*ck it, they're too damn fun!
(07-11-2015, 10:28 AM)Jonny8119 Wrote: Says the guy who had an astra coupe
Looks good, get a turbo on there already!
Cheers mate, that'll be a long and considered process, as if I do it I'll map it myself hopefully.
(07-11-2015, 04:13 PM)JJ Wrote: Oh my old man has a twin top Astra which is blueish, but it's shit & I wouldn't rave about it!
What happened to the Volvo, Kezzie?
Didn't trust the fancy gearbox on the valve, and frankly just didn't bond with it. Sold it for £50 shy of what I bought it for, with 3/4 of a tank less fuel, so essentially broke even. I have a V50 again, but a manual D5 sport ideally.
RE: Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - 7057sam - 09-11-2015
Looks ace my mate had a 1.6
Shame his was riddled with rust.
RE: Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - Kezzieboy - 10-11-2015
Cheers buddy. I test drove a couple 1.6s, you can definitely feel the extra grunt from the 1.8
RE: Mk2 MX-5 1.8iS - Kezzieboy - 11-11-2015
Just realised with my first 3 cars I have owned:
Front, rear and AWD
Hatchback, cabriolet and estate
Petrol and diesel
N/A and FI
4 and 5 cylinder
Not bad going, I'd say!