Mazda MX-5 1.6i 2d (98) (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Buy parallel import and save a fortune. Get one with hard top.
Costs
Close your eyes, laugh and when you see the dealer bill, laugh.
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On the road
Driving
In the dry, great. When it's wet, get the bus, or BUPA cover, ditch the yokahama tyres.
Performance
Chill out and enjoy the scenery. Less is more.
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Living with it
Reliability
It's Japanese, not an MGF.
Image
Learn how to do a nifty perm. At £30 who's the fool?
Comfort
If you're 6ft tall, leave your legs at home.
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Security and Service
Security
Always park outside police stations, or employ a minder.
Service
For the money you'd think they would wash it as well.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Faultless.
Other
Gormless.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes