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Author: Subject: Anyone know this MNR thinking of buying
Max_pl

posted on 1/7/18 at 07:51 PM Reply With Quote
Anyone know this MNR thinking of buying

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MNR-Vortx-Kit-Car-2010-Factory-Built-Immaculate-Road-Track-Ready-2k-mile/323325082732?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.S EED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D52975%26meid%3Dc939748c6ee04071b471120b2034e3e4%26pid%3D100678%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D323325082732%26itm%3D323325082732&_ trksid=p2481888.c100678.m3607&_trkparms=pageci%3Ac1285714-7d67-11e8-9750-74dbd18037d7%7Cparentrq%3A5763e1c71640ab6bdecdc3fcfff65879%7Ciid%3A1& redirect=mobile

Thinking of buying the above would be my first kit car

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Bluemoon

posted on 1/7/18 at 09:09 PM Reply With Quote
Not the best time to buy.. I would do some research first that's quite a lot for a standard ish mx5 build?
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Max_pl

posted on 2/7/18 at 12:07 AM Reply With Quote
Ah right appreciate the reply, was going to make a lower offer around 8k. Is it best to wait until winter?
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Max_pl

posted on 2/7/18 at 03:12 AM Reply With Quote
Do mnr’s tend to hold value?
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anthony1

posted on 2/7/18 at 07:07 AM Reply With Quote
Actual mileage.......

Car looks very nice , is it a 1.6 or 1.8 ? Also the mileage stated in the Ad. is 2000 , presumably since it was built......how many miles have the engine , gearbox , diff + other " used " components covered ?? Worth taking this into account....
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nick205

posted on 2/7/18 at 08:45 AM Reply With Quote
This is the peak price "selling" time of year as the weather's good - the £10k asking price seems a lot to me.

That said it's a few years now since I built, drove and sold my MK Indy (2.0 Sierra Pinto donor car). By way of reference that sold for £5k.

https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/36/viewthread.php?tid=11981 5#pid1002014

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loggyboy

posted on 2/7/18 at 09:03 AM Reply With Quote
MNRs do seem to demand more than most 7 replicas. Its worth what youre willing to pay (or whoever else has made him offers) as cars like these dont come up often enough o have a guide price.

I like the look of the MNRs, even with the Marmaite nose, but that colour scheme makes it look all out of proportion. (not helped by the stupidly high cages MNR put on non caged cars.)

[Edited on 2-7-18 by loggyboy]





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CosKev3

posted on 2/7/18 at 09:34 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by anthony1
Car looks very nice , is it a 1.6 or 1.8 ? Also the mileage stated in the Ad. is 2000 , presumably since it was built......how many miles have the engine , gearbox , diff + other " used " components covered ?? Worth taking this into account....


8 years old and only covered 2k miles with three owners,can never understand people building/buying these cars then not using them!!!!

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Max_pl

posted on 2/7/18 at 11:49 AM Reply With Quote
The car engine has done over 120k along with the box the 2000 miles is on the MNR car only. I actually found it was sold on eBay to the guy selling it for £7600 in April so he’s asking now 10k but says open to offers. I’m 6ft5 so found the MNR is accommodating for my height and I like that you don’t see many of these etc.

Just a bit worrying that he’s had it for 2 months now selling

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Max_pl

posted on 2/7/18 at 11:50 AM Reply With Quote
It’s a mk1 1.6 Mazda na engine
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SJ

posted on 2/7/18 at 11:51 AM Reply With Quote
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8 years old and only covered 2k miles with three owners,can never understand people building/buying these cars then not using them!!!!



Mine's not done much more than that

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Davg

posted on 2/7/18 at 12:31 PM Reply With Quote
Bit steep for car, age, owners, engine etc. Imho. Dont know the car tho so if you are keen go looky!
MK Indy R not of interest to you?





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Max_pl

posted on 2/7/18 at 12:38 PM Reply With Quote
Any interest me as long as I fit lol I’m 6ft5. In new to the all kit car scene. I’d be interested in any that’s available as long as good history etc. Wouldn’t be tracking it just a weekend fun thing to be fair
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Davg

posted on 2/7/18 at 12:44 PM Reply With Quote
Where abouts are you in the country then?





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big-vee-twin

posted on 2/7/18 at 01:04 PM Reply With Quote
Best way to look at it sometimes is to ask, how much would it cost me to built that?

Then decide whether you wan to build or buy.





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CosKev3

posted on 2/7/18 at 03:23 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by SJ
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8 years old and only covered 2k miles with three owners,can never understand people building/buying these cars then not using them!!!!



Mine's not done much more than that


Mines done 10,500 in 3 summers, no touring etc,just get out in it whenever possible

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Max_pl

posted on 2/7/18 at 03:42 PM Reply With Quote
I’m in Sheffield
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anthony1

posted on 2/7/18 at 07:44 PM Reply With Quote
Detective work pays off.....

Interesting to note that the car was sold to the current owner a couple of months ago for £7600.......so why should it now be £10,000 ?? I personally think that I would question even spending £7600 , bearing in mind the mileage on the engine etc......it does look nicely put together from the photos , but there are more for sale surely ?? maybe not MNR but others to consider. Before I bought my MK INDY I looked at an MNR.....BMW based.....looked really nice , £12,000 ish....but engine and running gear had covered 103,000 miles.......owner argued that it had only covered 3000 miles......yes I said , the kit had covered that..........I then bought an MK INDY built from all new parts , including the engine , only the diff and the gearbox were used parts. I have owned it for 6 years and still think it was an excellent buy. I have of course made a number of changes along the way......but the basic build remains unchanged. If I were you , I would look elsewhere.........but of course that is just my opinion.
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dunk3

posted on 2/7/18 at 08:09 PM Reply With Quote
Glad your still enjoying it Antony
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Max_pl

posted on 2/7/18 at 08:18 PM Reply With Quote
Yeah it miffed me off that he’s done 400 miles bought off eBay for £7600 in April and now wants 10k or on piston heads 12.5k!!

I’ve started looking else where already just hard to establish what’s a good buy

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Davg

posted on 2/7/18 at 09:37 PM Reply With Quote
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40inches

posted on 2/7/18 at 09:58 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Max_pl
I’m in Sheffield


You are welcome to pop over to try sitting in an MK?

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mnrfanboy

posted on 2/7/18 at 10:02 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by anthony1
Car looks very nice , is it a 1.6 or 1.8 ? Also the mileage stated in the Ad. is 2000 , presumably since it was built......how many miles have the engine , gearbox , diff + other " used " components covered ?? Worth taking this into account....


Good point, I did research with the previous 2 owners before I bought mine and with Marc at MNR. Only components are diff, gearbox and engine I believe. Very sweet though. 1.6 is my preference having owned serval Mk1's.

I prefer the age related plate to a Q plate, personal preference.

Fancy a self build, but also need to make space! Choices...

[Edited on 2/7/18 by mnrfanboy]

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z2000

posted on 3/7/18 at 11:25 AM Reply With Quote
Based in Derby with a GBS Zero (Race) Welcome to come and try mine for size; I'm 6 foot 5 and fit in it really well. Plenty of room, nice cars too the GBS's are.





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Mr Whippy

posted on 3/7/18 at 11:58 AM Reply With Quote
somewhat amusing that he boasts that its factory built but just 1500 miles later needs a £750 service
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