Mazda MX-5 (1990 - 2005) 1.8i Nevada 2d (2003/03) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

you don't give a monkeys if anyone thinks its a hairdressers car.

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

love it, several friends own one & the wife keeps borrowing it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

yes, fun, reliable & quite cheap to run for a sports car.

What are you likely to buy next?

mx5 mk3 coupe.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£8,700

When did you buy the car?

May 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

cheap buy from car supermarket.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Kids now have own cars, could finally by a 2 seater convertable..

What was the dealer like?

price on the screen was what cargiant wanted, no haggling.

What's it like to drive?

puts a smile on your face, not incredibly fast, could do with a bit more power, but handles great ( be careful in he rain though).

What's it like to park?

easy, its so small,

Have you had any problems with the car?

apart from 2 bulbs, nothing.All 2003 models suffer from clutch judder its not too much of a problem just use loads of revs when pulling away.

What's most practical about your car?

big boot for a sports car, use vacuum bags instead of a suitcase & you can get all you need for a weeks holiday in it.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

easy to use hood, can lower it in under 10 seconds.