MX5Ireland

Hi all, new here but just wondering if anyone has an mx5 that they would like to sell? I'm preferably looking for an early eunos roadster with a hardtop and torsen lsd but will consider anything as long as it's not a rust bucket and the price is reasonable,
Thanks in advance,
Shaun

Bump.... Anything out there?

Not a mk1 but this is reportedly a very honest car
https://www.donedeal.ie/view/20478748

Thanks for your reply pops but I'm only really interested in a mk1, looks like a nice car though... I'm sure someone will be happy to have it.

Mk1's seem to be getting a little more scarce as regards examples coming up for sale. If you are hellbent on a Mk1 then I would buy on condition alone, not spec. The hardtop and LSD can easily be added afterwards.

That's true, I agree with you but if I could get one with some work already done it would save me doing it, no rust is the priority and fair price....

If that's your car in your thumbnail it looks nice by the way 93 mk1

Smack wrote:If that's your car in your thumbnail it looks nice by the way 93 mk1

Thank Smack.....that is indeed my own car: a '92 1.6 V-Spec. That's the 4th MX to come my way (the first was another 1.6 and two other 1.8's). I was almost tempted to change over the summer months but I came to my senses ! I have owned it for around 7 years now. Great cars.

Well I'm glad you came to your senses. I've never actually owned one but I've always liked them. I'm a big Japanese car enthusiast and plan to pick one up when the right one comes along. Did you find much difference in the 1.6 and 1.8?

Smack wrote:Well I'm glad you came to your senses. I've never actually owned one but I've always liked them. I'm a big Japanese car enthusiast and plan to pick one up when the right one comes along. Did you find much difference in the 1.6 and 1.8?

There's a slight difference in torque between the 1.6 and 1.8 but there's not a massive difference between the two cars. Now, be careful when it comes to Mk1 1.6 cars as the later Mk1 1600 engine had only 90 bhp. The earlier 1.6, such as mine, put out 115 bhp.
The 1.8 puts out around 130 bhp. However, the 1.8 car had more bracing compared to the 1.6 and as a result, is slightly heavier. Some people prefer the revvy nature of the 1.6. Also, the 1.8 is 1830cc so you'll be paying 1.9 motor tax !
To sum, up both engines are fine and, having had two of each, I would find it hard to chose between the two. But I would avoid the later 90 bhp 1.6. engine.
When it comes to Mk1's, I personally prefer 1994 and earlier examples because of their interiors. That is just a personal preference though. Other than that, buy on condition !

We might have 92 V spec for sale after the weekend. 086 8226506

Thanks for the advice 93 mk1.... Weekend bump, anyone have one for sale?

Anyone....?

I imagine that you’ve seen donedeal

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/20761913

Pops wrote:I imagine that you’ve seen donedeal

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/20761913

That being the later 1.6, it most likely will only have 90 bhp, compared to the earlier 115 bhp engine.