dickhead 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2010 shes dead set on a MGF because they are "cute", I have conceded I prefer it to an mx5, but thats about as far as it goes. Any info at all would be appreciated. Any other suggestions for a convertable under or around 8k are welcome. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fuzyfrog 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2010 Avoid at all costs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c.robertson00 11 Report post Posted February 9, 2010 +1 they overheat badly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 9, 2010 shes dead set on a MGF because they are "cute", I have conceded I prefer it to an mx5, but thats about as far as it goes. Any info at all would be appreciated. Any other suggestions for a convertable under or around 8k are welcome. Cheers! In time... that would be the worst decision youve ever made in your life. Rover based and they give heaps of trouble Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted February 9, 2010 (edited) brakes are known to suddenly fail, as well as fuel pumps. Well anything could go wrong really. Edited February 9, 2010 by Jamez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted February 9, 2010 Never knew of one that didn't leak either Heard enough?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted February 9, 2010 Buy an MX5... bulletproof and actually a whole lot of fun to drive (if you can put up with being called a hairdresser). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted February 9, 2010 Buy an MX5... bulletproof and actually a whole lot of fun to drive (if you can put up with being called a hairdresser). +1 Well said Marque you fashionable, groomed and well-dressed chap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickhead 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 oh man, I had suspicions they would be a bit dodgy but this sounds terrible! Cheers for the heads up anyway haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M325is 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Tell your misses to HTFU and get an e30. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingkarl 136 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Give her two options: She can have an MGF Or she can have you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Do not want. Z3/E30/E36 Convertable vote goes here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Get an MX5, My GF has a 98 Model and its the 1.8l 6spd model, In white on a set of nice 15's.I prefer this model and it doesn't have the ugly pop up lights. Sure they may look like a hairdressers car or whatever, But they will totally own alot of cars in terms of handling.The honestly stick to the road so well and go well for what they are. It suprised me when we test drove it, If you don't belive me drive one. Pass on the MGF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 or a z3 with a manual 1.9L or 2,8L Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted February 10, 2010 True ^^ Z3 1.9 manuals go for just around $10K+ now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 True ^^ Z3 1.9 manuals go for just around $10K+ now +1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dyl 4 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Id be inclined for a Z3... does it have to be a rag top? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickhead 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Yeah, theres a real nice black e30 325i convertable on trademe, but she doesn't want it because the roof looks hard to take off haha. A newer mx5 or z3 sounds pretty good to me at the moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Z3 would be my pick I rocked this for a summer, but it was a 2.8 Motorsport. Black leather etc, the roof was supremely simple to put up and down. I think this is the best colour too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antony 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 What happened to the Corolla? haha. MX5... Get a Turbo'd one if it doesn't have enough grunt . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvT 9 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 First car I ever imported was a 96 MGF. It was a minter but at the time I was told to replace the cam belt every 40ks as they are prone to breaking. Being 6" tall, the MGF was not for me as my head stuck out when the top was down or sit right at the back with my knees in my face when the top was up. It drove like a TR3 used to ... rattles and very hard on the suspension - just like an English sport car should. Sold it 6 months later at a profit and never went back to them. You couldn't have a converstaion at 100km/hr easily and had leaks where the hood meet the glass in the doors. You only buy one once .... Next vert I imported was a Z3 2.0 and it was a huge improvement. Drive was good and suspension made it pleasant. Definately my pick for a vert. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzonicNick 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 I have a mate selling one at the moment. Im not sure I could recommend one to you though.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
39KiwiTouring 2 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 If it comes down to budget which it usually always does, the MGF is considerably cheaper than the Z3, may be look at the E30 verts, they hold their value or the Mazda or the little pug might be an option. What is the budget? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) 206cc are good, just like all small late 90's the autoboxes (euro) they arn't the best... If you get a manual one it would be a better option. they come in a 2.0ltr and a 1.6ltr. They look really good lowered on 17's Would be hard to beat a good mx5 tho Edited February 10, 2010 by DRTDVL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickhead 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) budget is around 7-11k, and the car must be manual. Edited February 10, 2010 by loose36 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
