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Post by john-e89 » Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:19 pm

I can't help keep looking at these little cars, not the greatest power obvs, but a small nimble manual is very tempting 2nd hand as a stop gap until I can order a manual G29, if they do one, or a 4.0 piggy gts, either in 2024 all being well.

I guess it's just a change from BM's for a while, I'll keep the M Roady but just fancy something else that's cheap to run and fun. Anyone ever tried one...?
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Post by pvr » Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:26 pm

Yes, I do like them at the right price. Same as my 595 comp engine, exhaust etc they are really nice throw about cars without the worry of jealous people wanting to damage it.
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Post by john-e89 » Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:31 pm

pvr wrote: Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:26 pm Yes, I do like them at the right price. Same as my 595 comp engine, exhaust etc they are really nice throw about cars without the worry of jealous people wanting to damage it.
We live in a nice area Paul, where one does not behave in such a manner.... :wink:
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Post by pvr » Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:35 pm

Nice areas attract the riffraff from other areas :cry:
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Post by Pondrew » Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:36 pm

Rather have an MX5. 124 looks ugly IMHO :D
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by N4LLY » Sun Sep 25, 2022 2:09 pm

Pondrew wrote: Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:36 pm Rather have an MX5. 124 looks ugly IMHO :D
I like both :P
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Post by john-e89 » Sun Sep 25, 2022 3:04 pm

Pondrew wrote: Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:36 pm Rather have an MX5. 124 looks ugly IMHO :D
No LSD on a Mazda, nor the better exhaust.
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Post by B21 » Sun Sep 25, 2022 6:27 pm

Given it’s another G29/Supra type situation I think they’ve done well to make it distinctive…FWIW I like it a lot…at least it’s not one of a million MX5s..appreciating that core DNA is the same as the latest MX5 which does look sharper..

It’s got a nice retro feel..for top down motoring you could do a lot worse ..IMHO..

BHP is not the only thing… :tumbleweed: :thumbsup: :driving:
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Post by Smartbear » Sun Sep 25, 2022 6:46 pm

In some ways they remind me of the smart roadster, small forced induction engine combined with a light & sharp handling chassis, fun to drive & cheap to run :driving:
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Post by sars » Sun Sep 25, 2022 6:49 pm

Pondrew wrote: Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:36 pm Rather have an MX5. 124 looks ugly IMHO :D
What he said :D
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Post by pvr » Sun Sep 25, 2022 6:51 pm

sars wrote: Sun Sep 25, 2022 6:49 pm
Pondrew wrote: Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:36 pm Rather have an MX5. 124 looks ugly IMHO :D
What he said :D
Sars- rule number 1. Never agree with Pondy :D
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Post by craig3.2 » Sun Sep 25, 2022 6:51 pm

john-e89 wrote: Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:19 pm I can't help keep looking at these little cars, not the greatest power obvs, but a small nimble manual is very tempting 2nd hand as a stop gap until I can order a manual G29, if they do one, or a 4.0 piggy gts, either in 2024 all being well.

I guess it's just a change from BM's for a while, I'll keep the M Roady but just fancy something else that's cheap to run and fun. Anyone ever tried one...?
Nice cars,John.
Not a fan of the Black only bonnets available at first launch,but have seen quite a few now with colour coded bonetts, which looks better.
As said,mx5 in essence,so that gives to our confidence in reliability, handling etc.
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Post by john-e89 » Sun Sep 25, 2022 7:09 pm

I get the looks are marmite, but I like them, same as I like the G29, and the interior is superb.

They're a lot better sounding than an mx5 with a lsd as standard too. I really can't see a downside from my perspective. :driving:
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Post by john-e89 » Sun Sep 25, 2022 7:12 pm

craig3.2 wrote: Sun Sep 25, 2022 6:51 pm
john-e89 wrote: Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:19 pm I can't help keep looking at these little cars, not the greatest power obvs, but a small nimble manual is very tempting 2nd hand as a stop gap until I can order a manual G29, if they do one, or a 4.0 piggy gts, either in 2024 all being well.

I guess it's just a change from BM's for a while, I'll keep the M Roady but just fancy something else that's cheap to run and fun. Anyone ever tried one...?
Nice cars,John.
Not a fan of the Black only bonnets available at first launch,but have seen quite a few now with colour coded bonetts, which looks better.
As said,mx5 in essence,so that gives to our confidence in reliability, handling etc.
Go for it,John
Yep the black bonnet was optional Craig, I'm not buying new so I'll take what I can get as I like either option, but ideally prefer the black bonnet. :thumbsup:
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29

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Post by M1k3yC » Sun Sep 25, 2022 7:15 pm

john-e89 wrote: Sun Sep 25, 2022 3:04 pm
No LSD on a Mazda
Not universally true. Depends on the engine and trim. My 2.0 Sport Recaro has an LSD.

If you’re seriously looking then at least try a 2.0 ND2 (2019 on, 184hp) with LSD to compare. Lots of aftermarket exhausts if you want more drama.
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