what do yous think of mx5/rx7 - Printable Version

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what do yous think of mx5/rx7 - banky - 21-08-2018

hey a know the garage thats got ma car and they said there is not much damage but the cost of parts is crazy so a been lookin about at other cars and am really taken by the rx7 Smile

and the lil mx5 just wondered what yous think of these cars ???? thanks

what do yous think of mx5/rx7 - SHAHZ - 22-08-2018

I love the rx7, lovely motors, not too keen on the mx5 though!

what do yous think of mx5/rx7 - Phil01 - 22-08-2018

I like the RX7, many different variants and body styles
The MX5 is a great little car has amazing chassis and handles so neutral but not that much power. It also has the image of a "hairdressers" car.
But also take into account that body parts will be just as expensive as your Lex

what do yous think of mx5/rx7 - garyskisplym - 23-08-2018

love both cars but you can get bigger figures from a 7 but the 5 has a brilliant chassie

what do yous think of mx5/rx7 - Lexusboy - 23-08-2018

Two different cars.
Rx7 with the rotory engine can cause problems if not looked after, but a good car to enjoy if bought correctly.

Mazda 5 yes a hairdresser car but one of the best budget sports cars ever to leave Japan, this little car has the same problem that Lexus is200 have with the geo set up but Tony Bones can correct this also.

I think i put a buyer guide on the five onto the forum

what do yous think of mx5/rx7 - FirebirdPhil - 23-08-2018

RX7 will empty your pocket they are not cheap to run. Where as the MX5 is fairly cheap to run.

Out of the 2 I would have an RX7 though - as a second car though not a daily driver.

what do yous think of mx5/rx7 - FirebirdPhil - 23-08-2018

Tony Bones sells complete pre stressed coil overs for the MX5, so you change your suspension and then get your geo set up all for 1 price.

Pre stressed means no settling in time so your geo will be correct from the get go.

what do yous think of mx5/rx7 - todd - 23-08-2018

Lexusboy this little car has the same problem that Lexus is200 have with the geo set up but Tony Bones can correct this also.

I take it you are referring to the MK3, the MK1, 2 and 2.5 never had any issues.

I've owned a few MX5s over the years and bang per buck the most fun you can have in a car.

If you like big power and straightline speed then you would be looking at a 7 but B roads, give me a 5 any day of the week. Saying that, there are many many mods for the 5s that can give you some serious power but I've always believed that the power to weight ration is bang on.

what do yous think of mx5/rx7 - banky - 23-08-2018

thanks for the help thinkin about the 5 looks funky as hell and fun 2 drive
plus dont think a have the pockets for the 7 or the time it would need 2 take the rite care of it

what do yous think of mx5/rx7 - todd - 23-08-2018

The MK1 would be my choice, watch out there are many different specs, nothing major, mostly just trim but a couple get some really nice bits, different gear ratios, better wheels and so on.

I got this R Limited for my father in law, went a long way to get it but a ****** rare model.

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Our first 5

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2nd

and the last one

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Don't worry to much about getting a 1.8 over the 1.6, the 1.8 is more user friendly on the motorway but on the B roads, no noticable difference.