mads
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| posted on 5/8/12 at 04:52 PM |
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what to look out for on a 2006 MX-5 Sport
Hey up all,
The other half has decided she wants a MX-5 and after going through budget and spec have finally decided she wants a MX-5 Sport. Budget allows for a
2006 (with approx 40-50k) looking on autotrader. So what I am asking you folk is what do i need to look for / ask about when buying one of these?
Obviously checking the state of the roof is paramount but are there are any other known issues?
Cheers,
mads
We gain knowledge faster than we do wisdom!
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, thoroughly used, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming... "f*ck, what a trip!"
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deltron63
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| posted on 5/8/12 at 05:20 PM |
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The biggest problem is rust. Have a good look at the sills and rear arches.
Mazda make repair sections for us to fit !!!
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RedAvon
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| posted on 5/8/12 at 08:01 PM |
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Hi,
I read the info. below when researching woodruff keys so it may not be correct:
Apparently the earlier engines had some shortcomings and these have four holes (slots) in the crank pulley - those with eight slots are called
"long nose" engines which overcome these short comings and are much better.
If true this is a simple check to make.
Ian
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MikeR
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| posted on 5/8/12 at 08:22 PM |
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I think this only relates to the 1.6 engine in the first couple of years of manufacture - ie around the early to mid nineties.
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coozer
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| posted on 5/8/12 at 09:33 PM |
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Watch out for hair clips and hair spray, they take your eyes (with plenty mascara) off the road...
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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