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by OldSkrote - 31/07/25 02:07 PM
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So here's a challenge - recommend me fun, open top, sporty car that costs less than £150 a year to tax and under £4000 to buy.
Gary
You cannot get anything apart from a MX5 that is fun/classic for £4k 
Honesty means doing it right, even when no one is looking!
2004 Roadster S1 3.0 V6 gone!
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There are lot of MGB S around at fair prices.
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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There are lot of MGB S around at fair prices. +1 yep and they are bullet proof with that B 1800 cc Eng
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An MGB would be my choice. However good the MX5 is, it still gives the impression of a hairdressers car.
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stag provisionally sold - quick work.
Don't fancy another MGB, I've had 8!
2012 Plus 4 in Sport Green. Much comfier than the Plus 8!
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You cannot get anything apart from a MX5 that is fun/classic for £4k Fiat Barchetta, they don`t look bad, but the MX5 is better.
2003 Morgan 4/4 2-seater
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Yes, and the Fiat is FWD which I would not prefer. The MX5 is about to become a serious youngtimer.
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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.
2015 Morgan 4/4 (Wolf fettled) previously 2014 M3W
MINI Cooper S and numerous BMC/BL relics.
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Looks like we are going to come right back round to the TRACTOR 
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Try keeping up with a well driven MX5 through the twisty bits. They might not be a Porche but they can certainly keep a Plus 4 at bay.
Peter ![[Linked Image]](http://bradley.it/public_images/drive.jpg)
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