Second car ?? which one...

Pranav · **July 20, 2011, 07:52:31**

Hi Pals,

Am waiting for my missus to get a job and then we would need another car !

I have always wanted a convertible, manual sports car !

My budget would be low however, close to 10 K AUD.

I have in my mind the cars mentioned below really.

2000 - 2004 Year make

# Mazda Mx5
# Peugeot 206 CC convertible
# Holden Astra Convertible

Can you help me choose ! any past experience ? or information.

AlanHo · **Reply #1: July 20, 2011, 08:08:52**

It's a no brainer - if you really want a proper sports car the only one in your list is the Mazda.

The other two are for geriatric posers and blondes................

Surferdude · **Reply #2: July 20, 2011, 09:41:14**

^^^^^^^

I agree with Alan.

Mazda it is.

Pranav · **Reply #3: July 20, 2011, 09:43:16**

hehe

thanks you guys made it easy !

Pranav · **Reply #4: July 20, 2011, 09:54:43**

I will start looking for a good mazda already ! is there any other car i could think about ??? in the same budget

Dazzler · **Reply #5: July 20, 2011, 11:47:24**

I also think out of those three choices the Mazda is the way to go..

I will do a bit of surfing and edit this post if I come up with any other alternatives that might be worth considering...

Pranav · **Reply #6: July 20, 2011, 12:02:31**

Thanks Dazz !

I have at least a month or two to do decide ! It will take some time to get around the finance, do not want another loan

Dazzler · **Reply #7: July 20, 2011, 12:06:52**

Quote from: Pranav on July 20, 2011, 12:02:31

Thanks Dazz !

I have at least a month or two to do decide ! It will take some time to get around the finance, do not want another loan

Have a play on www.carsales.com in your price range (do an advanced search in your price range narrowing down engine size etc.. to suit .. you might uncover a couple of other surprise options)

Surferdude · **Reply #8: July 20, 2011, 21:59:35**

Quote from: Dazzler on July 20, 2011, 11:47:24

I also think out of those three choices the Mazda is the way to go..

I will do a bit of surfing and edit this post if I come up with any other alternatives that might be worth considering...

He wants a car Dazz, not a surfboard.

Ultralights · **Reply #9: July 21, 2011, 04:42:13**

Go the Mazda, i have an 07 MX5, love it, and not only that, its the only Japanese one in the list, and it will be the only one left on the road in 10 or more years. the other 2 arnt know for their reliability, or driving pleasure like the MX5.

Pranav · **Reply #10: July 21, 2011, 05:46:20**

Thanks for the re assurance Ultralights, is the one you got a soft top or a hard one ??

must be fun in any way !

TrishCW · **Reply #11: July 21, 2011, 07:44:34**

I would also go the Mazda Mx5

Lune · **Reply #12: July 21, 2011, 10:41:29**

be extremely careful when buying, as you're looking for manual sports type cars theres a higher chance the previous owner will have really hammered them hard. Get a full mechanical check, in particular the base timing should be correct as it can hide all sorts of wierd and wonderful issues with just a minor tweak (I learnt this the hard way

) and some people seem to think advancing the timing for power with no idea what theyre REALLY doing is a good idea :S

Pranav · **Reply #13: July 21, 2011, 11:58:54**

Oh ! thanks...I will try to get that inspection done by RACV coz I got very little idea about how it should go.

Ultralights · **Reply #14: July 21, 2011, 12:02:26**

Hard top for winter , its removable..

Soft top from Spring to Autumn, actually top down more in spring and autumn, air con on n summer. too hot with it down in the summer sun..

eye30 · **Reply #15: July 21, 2011, 12:37:25**

Here is an idea.
Save the dosh ----- Go Green and buy a bike with a "gofaster" stripe

Pranav · **Reply #16: July 21, 2011, 12:44:36**

haha..i have got a bike ! heheh but hmm..havent been riding much ! I should...getting lazy...and the weather too ! has been really cold and wet

Ultralights · **Reply #17: July 21, 2011, 13:13:05**

Don't tell Clover Moore that! You should be riding no matter the weather, even to do your shopping! She even went as far as turning main roads into lanes especially for peddlers!

eye30 · **Reply #18: July 21, 2011, 13:39:52**

Quote from: Pranav on July 21, 2011, 12:44:36

haha..i have got a bike ! heheh but hmm..havent been riding much ! I should...getting lazy...and the weather too ! has been really cold and wet

Oh I forgot to say with the bike it will be soft top all year round

For a hard top/hood just wear a cap

Pranav · **Reply #19: July 21, 2011, 13:56:42**

Who is Clever Moore ????

Shambles · **Reply #20: July 21, 2011, 14:06:08**

Quote from: Pranav on July 21, 2011, 13:56:42

Who is Clever Moore ????

A smarter woman than you

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=%22clover+moore%22&l=1

Ultralights · **Reply #21: July 21, 2011, 22:52:21**

clover moore is the dingbat lesbian mayor of Sydney, well, she is actually mayor of surry hills, but dont tell her that, she thinks she runs the entire sydney metro area, and she has decided its better for everyone to ride pushbikes everwhere in sydney. and hence, has turned most major roads in the CBD into bike lanes causing permanent gridlock, at the same time, giving herself a few mor car spaces and room for her taxpayer funded car and driver to get her to work every day. but you MUST ride a pushbike! to save yourself! and the city!

sadly she only represents the green latte sipping homosexual community in eastern suburns, yet she thinks she represents the whole city.

Dazzler · **Reply #22: July 21, 2011, 23:01:01**

Quote from: Ultralights on July 21, 2011, 22:52:21

clover moore is the dingbat lesbian mayor of Sydney,

sadly she only represents the green latte sipping homosexual community in eastern suburns, yet she thinks she represents the whole city.

This post is not necessarily the view of the Management of this site and although Ultralights has strong opinions on this topic .. I am confident he is not homophobic ..

Ultralights · **Reply #23: July 21, 2011, 23:20:14**

hahahaha, no, not homophobic. just another sydney resident unhappy with the way its run. and all those useless bike lanes! :-\

Surferdude · **Reply #24: July 22, 2011, 02:14:29**

The MX5 is known as "the hairdressers' car" so there'll be plenty around which haven't been thrashed.
And I wouldn't let that tag put me off buying one. Even Top Gear rates them very highly.
It's probably the only Mazda I'd buy.

Dazzler · **Reply #25: July 22, 2011, 02:44:28**

Quote from: surferdude on July 22, 2011, 02:14:29

The MX5 is known as "the hairdressers' car" so there'll be plenty around which haven't been thrashed.
And I wouldn't let that tag put me off buying one. Even Top Gear rates them very highly.
It's probably the only Mazda I'd buy.

Down here there are quite a few balding grey haired chaps about our age cruising around in pristine MX5's

Paolo5 · **Reply #26: July 22, 2011, 04:48:35**

My partner has a 1992 MX5 which she adores. It handles much better than my i30 but trails in every other area IMO.

Jack · **Reply #27: July 22, 2011, 05:22:04**

Quote

The other two are for geriatric posers

I resemble that remark Alan..

At least I am not blond, well maybe eggshell blonde. The only hair that would be blowing in the wind if I drove a open sports car would be my ear hair..

Eyethirty · **Reply #28: July 22, 2011, 07:34:19**

I used to own an R130 a long time ago. Then went through a 1800 Deluxe phase.
If I could fit into an MX5 I would have bought one ages ago.

Lakes · **Reply #29: July 22, 2011, 08:08:12**

Get a Lotus super7. the real thing!