I see the term " hairdressers car" used often in the same sentence when talking about MX5s. Dare I suggest by those who haven't tried one? They are of course a wonderful thing to pilot - not fast but so rewarding. The 2005 on Mk3 isn't as sharp as the MK1 or 2 so for purity a really nice early one would be a safe bet. The mk2 (without pop-up headlamps) is likely the best value. BUT-
However its very much a case of buyer beware. Whilst these cars are super reliable they also rust very badly - I'm talking corrosion that effectively makes them uneconomic to fix. Find a nice one that has seen love/attention/rust proofing and its fine - otherwise be prepared to chuck it away at the next MOT.
Last edited by andymot; 22/12/19 02:52 PM.
