Mazda MX-5 (1990 - 2005) 1.6i 2d (98) (1999/S) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Been 6'4" and male i tend to get all the usual hair dresser comments etc etc, but in my opinion its a cool little car, awesome drivers car and probably the best sports car you can buy for the money!

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Family love it, sister especially! lol Friends at 1st were unsure, but, after a few trips in it they tend to like it now!

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would buy another MX5 yes, Mk1,2 or even the new 3... Its converted me into an open top driving lover!

What are you likely to buy next?

Possibly a Mk3 MX5 or maybe a S2000, just see how things go and see what insurance etc etc will be like. Not going to change any time soon though.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£5,000

When did you buy the car?

September 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Always wanted one, didn't think insurance would let me only been 19... Not a problem though, i pay the same price as i was on my 1.9 TDi Bora...

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

It drives like a dream, has loads of grip (in the dry), perfect car for a Sunday blast in the summer... Winter however isn't such a great time to drive her, its my one and only car so i have too, it can be unpredictable now and then.

What's it like to park?

Easy enough, nice and light clutch and steering etc etc only thing is there are 2 really bad blind spots, the sides of the roof..

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing has gone wrong yet while owning her, only thing i have done is a service and cam belt change...

What's most practical about your car?

The MX5 isn't such a practical car, decent enough boot i suppose for the sort of the car, and MPG is ok...

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The roof! Nothing better than roof down driving!