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From: Simon Wilson on 6 Aug 2010 15:53 On 06/08/2010 19:12, Nige wrote: > Right, gonna get one for a weekend motor.. > > Do Eunos go for less money than genuine UK MX5 > > Whats the difference if any? > > Found a cracking 1993 sepcial with leather etc, mint for �1500, BRG etc > > What to look for? > > Already sourced a turbo kit :) > > What else to really look for? > Rust. Leaking/torn roof, misted up rear window. Rattly tappets (oil not changed frequently enough or too thick). Clutch slip (mine went at about 110K miles). Sills full of water. Sticking/broken electric windows. Dodgy alarm. Duff battery. "Idle drop" - easily fixed, car can stall as you eg. come up to a junction. Front brake calipers - seals, and they can easily rust up and seize too. Are some of the common faults that I'm aware of. (I have most of those issues). -- /Simon
From: Chas on 7 Aug 2010 04:12 "Dr Zoidberg" <AlexNOOOOO!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message news:i3ho5s$kd7$1(a)news.eternal-september.org... > > "Chas" <BeH(a)ve> wrote in message > news:f4GdnVNS3vJ_y8HRnZ2dnUVZ8vSdnZ2d(a)brightview.co.uk... >> >> I'm told that the imports have far superior rust proofing than their UK >> equivalent. > > I'm pretty sure it's the other way round actually. > > I once looked over an imported Miata for an ex-girliefriend being sold by an Mx5 enthusiast, he told me that the Jap home market cars were undersealed while the UK cars weren't ? Not sure if that's differant depending on year etc.
From: Nige on 7 Aug 2010 05:46 ogden wrote: > > Apart from the seat unit. It's in the capable hands of Beav for fettling... -- Nige, 'Candygram for Mongo' R1
From: rick on 7 Aug 2010 06:22 "Nige" <deead(a)btinternet.com> wrote in message news:8c4oc9FjsjU1(a)mid.individual.net... > ogden wrote: > >> >> Apart from the seat unit. > > It's in the capable hands of Beav for furtling... Post corrected -- Rick Brown Sprint RS 955i
From: The Older Gentleman on 7 Aug 2010 08:37
"Chas" <BeH(a)ve> wrote: > I once looked over an imported Miata for an ex-girliefriend being sold by > an Mx5 enthusiast, he told me that the Jap home market cars were > undersealed while the UK cars weren't Smells like BS to me. -- BMW K1100LT Ducati 750SS Triumph Street Triple Honda CB400F Suzuki TS250 Suzuki GN250 chateaudotmurrayatidnetdotcom Nothing damages a machine more than an ignoramus with a manual, a can-do attitude and a set of cheap tools |