Autoblog-recommendation: the MX-5 to trade for something else?
Posted on 09-03-2016 at 14:00 by larssb – 125 Responses”
It was motionless on Autoblog HQ. While Wouter and Casper in Geneva were, were we but to the photos of the Chiron staring….Wait, ambiance in the mailbox: our applicant wants to do something with his MX-5.
Or not, that is the question. The question, in this case a student. Then you have a busy life, that is clear, and you come on four wheels and not more than 6,000 km per year. On two probably just as much as you retourtjes pub are taken into account. But it now goes to the Mazda from 2008 that the applicant is a years of age in possession for his plezierkilometers. He is very happy with it. This is logical, because the MX-5, but he wonders whether he will go or tentative a nice drive. Recognizable, here we ask us that, sometimes, daily.
In any case, it must, for our reader to a sporty, and fun two-seat convertible. Actually, not even older than ten years, and preferably with less than 80,000 km on the clock. It would also be nice if the running costs are a little within the limits would continue and the pretcabrio not mainly shed in a workshop, on the bridge. A little bit reliable. The budget amounts to € 14.000,-. Because of cabrio we get an extra thick sweater, a scarf, and pull our corporate gloves or mittens or mitts-with-Autoblog-logo. With such a string through the sleeves, very handy. It makes the folding of the famous list of bit tricky, but it works:
Current /previous cars:Mazda MX-5
Sale / lease:Sale
Business / private:Private
Budget:14.000
Annual mileage: up to±6,000 km
Brandstofvoorkeur:Gasoline
Reason to purchase another car:something new (or current car)
Household composition:1 adult
Preferred brands /models:Japanese brands
No-go models / brands:French brands
With these requirements and wishes, we come almost inevitably to the Mazda dealer. With two options in mind. We walk to within.
Eeehhh…. another MX-5?
Because let’s be honest: stop requirements as reliability, not too expensive in fixed and variable costs and also have a preference for Japanese in a formula and the outcome is always MX-5. But then you better for the other option at the Mazda dealer: a good maintenance and driving, instead of replacing it. So let it be. Brainfart!
High-speed fun: Honda S2000
We should really just turn a blind eye in regards to year and/or mileage, but with this budget is the applicant certainly in the market for a nice copy of this Japanese roadster. Bullet – and hufterproof, seriously fun, proven technology and a sound mouth-watering as you ‘m on the tail of the kick. Can’t go wrong.
Form over function, as with the Opel logo: the GT
The budget goes all the way, but you can just as Chief Tire Smoker Wouter in his driving test regularly a few straps oproken in this wonderful Opel. That is going to be quite easy with 264 HP at the rear wheels, just one hundred HORSEPOWER more than the MX-5. Cross is not often associated with the brand from Rüsselsheim, but with the GT it can be.
Anything but boring: Alfa Romeo Spider
The running costs are a bit higher, but the fun factor also. That requires probably a compromise with the mileage. Also the budget you have actually fully committed, the case for the best of the best find and that is never the cheapest. But you should especially love, because it is an Alpha. And an Alpha row you can’t do without love. That avenges itself.
Wiser choice: BMW Z4
Because of the desire of our readers to make driving somewhat affordable is the point to the six-cylinder versions left. But that are the tastiest. Although a four-cylinder is also not really difficult. That is the probably with the mileage; 80,000 km or less is virtually impossible to satisfy this requirement. If it is not per se a two-seater should be, would a 1-Series Cabriolet, which also are worth considering.
Also wise, with the star: Mercedes – Benz SLK
To find good, hardy, through his klapdak and not extreme in cost: what’s not to like? The whining about dameskappers maybe. But we know that now. A good option, so a Benz and they are in fun designs offered. Often as a four-cylinder engine within this budget and with very good search approach the kilometereis a long way and you can drive there without hassle or astronomical costs at least the same number. Kein Punkt.
YOLO! Enjoy your duck: Burton Classic
So, we are going to look quite different. Forget the year of manufacture, HORSEPOWER, status, and preference. It had to be especially fun. Check! And by his simple, customized and improved 2CV technique is also cheap and reliable. Hyperexclusief and within the budget, there are really beautiful specimens to be found of this Dutch gem. No two are the same and moreover you can have countless accessories and gadgets to order, up to a hardtop with vleugeldeurtjes. Because a normal car can still.
Do you want advice about your next car? Then Mail it to tips-at sign-autoblog-dot-nl with the subject Autoblog-Advice. Provide us the data in the table and describe clearly any other matters that are relevant! Who knows, we will find your next dream car!