Been reminded just how tight my MX-5 is...

cleanbluesky

cleanbluesky

cleanbluesky

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Just hired a Peugeot 307 for the weekend. It's lardy, the gearbox is lardy and the steering is lardy.

Sure, I can take up to 4 people and their kit with me now...

Actually, the 307 isn't that bad a car. I don't think I would like it as my main ride, despite the abundance of space.
 
It can be and can I please distribute a big pile of :rolleyes: to those who are trying to be clever - grow up as you aren't.

Back on topic, I used to have an MR2 and the missus an MX-5. Anyone with the mental capacity greater than that of an egg plant can realise that is nOT practical - our main monthly shop required both cars and me putting stuff under the bonnet!!! I loved both but ended up selling the '2 in favour of an accord exec - living together with two 2 seaters is NOT a good idea! :D
 
Nope I love my car. Drove my mums 205 for a while then when I got back into my car it felt so much better than the horrid 205.

As for space I have no issues for what I need.
 
Kitchster_uk said:
It can be and can I please distribute a big pile of :rolleyes: to those who are trying to be clever - grow up as you aren't.

Back on topic, I used to have an MR2 and the missus an MX-5. Anyone with the mental capacity greater than that of an egg plant can realise that is nOT practical - our main monthly shop required both cars and me putting stuff under the bonnet!!! I loved both but ended up selling the '2 in favour of an accord exec - living together with two 2 seaters is NOT a good idea! :D
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monthly shop!!!!?

there is an easy solution here, just go shopping weekly, fit everything in 1 car, no problem.
 
Clarkey said:
monthly shop!!!!?

there is an easy solution here, just go shopping weekly, fit everything in 1 car, no problem.
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That's really easy to do when you've got a missus who works shifts, you work 8.30 - 6pm without a lunch mon-fri and used to work 3 out of 4 saturday's, plus you're doing a degree AND have outside interests. Not to mention that you loathe the thought of even going into the supermarket!

Ok, we shop on-line now, but the practicality side is still an issue. I bought a computer chair from an office supply shop - that was fun getting it home in an MX-5!
 
cleanbluesky said:
Oh fine then... lets turn this into something worthwhile...


Does anyone else find owning a two seater to be awkward?
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No, I find it a rip roaring wheeze with the T-bar off and Don Henley playing on those twisty country roads. :p

On the original post, I had a 306 TD and the gears were the same although the handling was very good. I think most Peugeots have less than desirable gear boxes.
 
cleanbluesky said:
Oh fine then... lets turn this into something worthwhile...


Does anyone else find owning a two seater to be awkward?
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I have always wondered about this, so many people on these forums have 2 seaters as their main or only cars, MX5's, Elises etc etc.

I would love such a car in terms of performance and handling, but im at a time in my life where when I go somewhere, I am usually with my mates, often more than one, and I dont think I could live with only two seats.

Plus it doubles as the family holidaymobile.
 
Von Smallhausen said:
I think most Peugeots have less than desirable gear boxes.
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Not too sure as I've only ever driven two pugs but of the few cars I've driven since getting my 306 they all seem to be suffering from a touch of mushbox syndrome. Worst offender being my gf's Polo. Maybe mines just a good un ;)
 
I've never had any problems with my 2 seater, loads of room.

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:D
 
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