mx5 eunos

platypus · 3 Apr 2007 at 13:19

Hi!

Being a motoring phillestine I thought I'd ask..

What do people reckon to these? Its the Japanese version of the MX5, and would need importing, or buying second hand.

I quite like the idea of buying an mx5, as a regular car whilst I do up my triumph which will probably take me years!

Virdi · 3 Apr 2007 at 13:25

..I personally think MX5's are a little boring - However, they are still good, reliable cars.

Most owners, keep them for years... simply because they just don't go wrong!!

Mr_Sukebe · 3 Apr 2007 at 13:42

The Eunos imports often have better specifications than the UK equivalent, but insurance can be higher with some groups. Excluding that, there's not much in it apart from the badge on the back.
The key risks you face with a Eunos would be lack of accurate history. I've heard of imports being given UK speedos on arrival and there being zero information prior to that. Having said that, the Japanese tend to take a lot of care over their cars, so on a direct import, should be good.

I'd suggest you treat any car you view on it's own merits.

Firestar_3x · 3 Apr 2007 at 14:05

Virdi said:
..I personally think MX5's are a little boring

In what way?

Simply put you can't do better for the money!

paradigm · 3 Apr 2007 at 14:07

Firestar_3x said:
In what way?

Simply put you can't do better for the money!

For me, a little boring in looks and interior, however I agree, its very VERY hard to do better for the money, hence why my attention keeps returning to them.

platypus · 3 Apr 2007 at 14:09

A friend of mine has a special edition mx5 with an interior designed by some bloke with a fancy name. Its higher spec and man is it fun to drive, thats why I want one

Firestar_3x · 3 Apr 2007 at 14:12

Jasper Conran Edition at a guess

Siliconslave (Sam) has one

Siliconslave · 3 Apr 2007 at 14:27

Firestar_3x said:
Jasper Conran Edition at a guess

Siliconslave (Sam) has one

and its great

granted the mrk1 has got a slightly dull interior, but i'd like to see a car with a better one from the period (excluding the 'lude i guess) in a similar price bracket. But then interor looks wasn't what the mark1 was about really, more filling the gap MG left back in the 60s - a two seater proper roadster which is fun to drive.

Most owner keep them for years cause they can't find anything more fun and envolving to drive that isn't twice the price or even half the relyability

Virdi · 3 Apr 2007 at 14:40

well... money wise... They hold their value very well.

Siliconslave · 3 Apr 2007 at 14:50

Virdi said:
well... money wise... They hold their value very well.

out of interest what do you find "boring" about them? and is that from driving them or just looking/reading?

Virdi · 3 Apr 2007 at 15:06

Siliconslave said:
out of interest what do you find "boring" about them? and is that from driving them or just looking/reading?

lol

Well... They are boring in the sense that the inside is like most jap cars... a bit dull and basic.... They drive ok - But they don't feel fast like a real sports car....but the seating position is little sporty.

They should have made a Turbo version...!

Firestar_3x · 3 Apr 2007 at 15:12

Virdi said:
lol

Well... They are boring in the sense that the inside is like most jap cars... a bit dull and basic.... They drive ok - But they don't feel fast like a real sports car....but the seating position is little sporty.

They should have made a Turbo version...!

They did make a factory turbo version, from reading that you really do sound like someone who hasn't driven one.

Virdi · 3 Apr 2007 at 15:19

Firestar_3x said:
They did make a factory turbo version, from reading that you really do sound like someone who hasn't driven one.

lol - I take it you drive one?

Firestar_3x · 3 Apr 2007 at 15:22

I may do, your observations seem to lack any sustenance, what you have said i could say about any car without driving it

Virdi · 3 Apr 2007 at 15:25

Firestar_3x said:
I may do, your observations seem to lack any sustenance, what you have said i could say about any car without driving it

more to the point - You didn't like what I said

wassap · 3 Apr 2007 at 15:26

Virdi said:
lol

Well... They are boring in the sense that the inside is like most jap cars... a bit dull and basic.... They drive ok - But they don't feel fast like a real sports car....but the seating position is little sporty.

Erm you must be the only one then, the motoring press loves em, most of the general public loves and enthusiasts love em.If anything they actually feel a lot faster than they are.

Firestar_3x · 3 Apr 2007 at 15:28

Virdi said:
more to the point - You didn't like what I said

No, its because you go against everyone else, like wohoo says.

Virdi · 3 Apr 2007 at 15:28

wohoo said:
Erm you must be the only one then, the motoring press loves em, most of the general public loves and enthusiasts love em.If anything they actually feel a lot faster than they are.

It's only my opinion - is that not allowed?

Siliconslave · 3 Apr 2007 at 15:29

Virdi said:
more to the point - You didn't like what I said

i'd have said disagreed with what you said, enquired what you based your judgement on and how you would quanitfy it? Honestly i've heard the mx5 called allot of things, but boring isn't one of them. I'm just interested what causes you to say it is?

daveyj27 · 3 Apr 2007 at 15:46

Virdi said:
It's only my opinion - is that not allowed?

Of course it's allowed, but what are you basing it on?

mx5 eunos

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