dannymccann
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My dad is looking to buy my mum a 2 seater soft top (can be removable hardtop) and i recommended the MX-5 and MGF. With a budget max of £3000 a BMW / Merc etc are out of the running and hes obviously looking for as new a model as possible, with least miles etc etc etc etc. Also, no more than the 1.6 models will be required and i find it unlikely she will be bothered about CD players / AC and all that jazz.
The MGF is obviously going to come newer than an MX-5, but is it worth getting one instead of the Mazda?
Any reviews of either car would be nice (from people who have actually driven them / owned them, preferably not 'i heard car x was shit').
cheers
Dan
(PS if anyone wants to throw in any suggestions of a different model feel free)
[Edited on 09-04-2007 by dannymccann]
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Robin
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You can't get a 1.6 MGF, so it'll have to be the MX5 (which is the better car anyway)
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dannymccann
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
You can't get a 1.6 MGF, so it'll have to be the MX5 (which is the better car anyway)
I meant to say 1.8 for the MGF....
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bubble
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1.8vvc engines rev nice but break often
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Robin
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I'd go for the MX5 still, even with a 1.6
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dannymccann
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trust me, she wouldnt be revving it, their mondeo doesnt really go above 2k rpm when shes driving, so it isnt flat out mental driving, but more like 'general housewife duty' nipping to the shops and back, sometimes going to peterborough (20 miles of 40 - 60mph) and going to work.
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Joe
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Defo the MX5, MGF's are horse shit.
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John_C
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mgf if a fun car. should get an ok one for 3k. roof is easy to take off and it looks good. have a good mechanic on call 
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Jules S
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quote:
Originally posted by dannymccann
trust me, she wouldnt be revving it, their mondeo doesnt really go above 2k rpm when shes driving, so it isnt flat out mental driving, but more like 'general housewife duty' nipping to the shops and back, sometimes going to peterborough (20 miles of 40 - 60mph) and going to work.
If that's the case don't even consider the MG
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Adam_B
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
You can't get a 1.6 MGF,
yes you can, badged under MGTF. Remember seeing it in a book at work as they have the same callipers as my corsa.
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Adam_B
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oh and go for the MX5, billion times better than the shitty rover.
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Tom J
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=351448
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nathy_87
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Choice of these 2 imo, If your mum isnt that bothered about speed
Looks 
I'm not a huge fan on Mazda MX5's my uncles mate went off the road and died,
[Edited on 09-04-2007 by nathy_87]
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craig_s
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mx-5 =reliable,nice looks,qiute quick,and handle very well
mgf=crap,un-reliable,and awkward to work on
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whitter45
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mgf equals trouble
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dannymccann
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thanks for all the replies so far, MX-5 is bounding ahead as i knew it would
if suggesting a particular car you might have chanced upon for sale please remember the MAX budget of £3000 
Dan
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allza
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Get an mgf if you like replacing headgskets as if it hasnt gone yet it will soon!
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dannymccann
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quote:
Originally posted by allza
Get an mgf if you like replacing headgskets as if it hasnt gone yet it will soon!
had that problem before on my old corsa, not exactly a cheap repair job 
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CorsaLaydee
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For 3k she could get a nice Honda CRX Del Sol! If not I would get the Mazda!
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nathy_87
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quote:
Originally posted by allza
Get an mgf if you like replacing headgskets as if it hasnt gone yet it will soon!
you mainly get this trouble on the MG ZR aswell. (just incase anyone is looking at getting one :thumbs
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J100RSA
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i had a trophy 160 was a realie good car once id done the head gasket quicker than my mates mx5 1.8 too and it handled better
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Little Vik
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The Mx5 everyday! i was talking to my friend about this a few days ago, apparently there is a new head for the K series engines that makes them fairly reliable, but they are costly.
My friend has an MX5 thats pushing 100k miles and other then routine maintenance he hasnt done a thing to it! The MX5 owners club have cars that have done over 150k that again have had no problems. They are so rock solid, the handling is amazing and the cars are great. Whilst the MG's can be a bit weeble like!!! My sister had an 02 MGTF 160 and my friends H reg MX5 is so much the better car!!!
The MX5 owners club is well worth joining and they have some really good days.
if you can go for an early 1.6 MX5 as they are pushing the same power as the later 1.8's, they then detuned the 1.6's so the 1.8's looked more powerful
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