Max_pl
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| posted on 1/7/18 at 07:51 PM |
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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&
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Thinking of buying the above would be my first kit car
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 1/7/18 at 09:09 PM |
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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
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 12:07 AM |
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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
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 03:12 AM |
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Do mnr’s tend to hold value?
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anthony1
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 07:07 AM |
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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
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 08:45 AM |
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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
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 09:03 AM |
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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]
Mistral Motorsport
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CosKev3
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 09:34 AM |
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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
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 11:49 AM |
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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
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 11:50 AM |
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It’s a mk1 1.6 Mazda na engine
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SJ
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 11:51 AM |
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quote:
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
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 12:31 PM |
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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
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 12:38 PM |
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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
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 12:44 PM |
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Where abouts are you in the country then?
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 01:04 PM |
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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.
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
http://www.triangleltd.com
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CosKev3
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 03:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by SJ
quote:
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
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 03:42 PM |
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I’m in Sheffield
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anthony1
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 07:44 PM |
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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
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 08:09 PM |
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Glad your still enjoying it Antony
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Max_pl
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 08:18 PM |
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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
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 09:37 PM |
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U2u sent
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40inches
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 09:58 PM |
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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
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| posted on 2/7/18 at 10:02 PM |
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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
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| posted on 3/7/18 at 11:25 AM |
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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.
If it isn't broken; take it apart and fix it! Build PhotoBlog:
http://z2000.co.uk
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 3/7/18 at 11:58 AM |
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somewhat amusing that he boasts that its factory built but just 1500 miles later needs a £750 service
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