KruJoe Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Also my first proper convertible, and I think the first front engined rwd car I've owned. So today, John_F and Zippy (GDHaydock) set out from Shipley for a nice* Sunday drive around The Dales, and called in at Castle_Cleland on the pretense of borrowing my OBD2 reader for the MX-5. Instead of that, they sold us it, the buggers. (*spoilt only by dithering idiots in Picassos) As you may have seen, a year ago when John bought this for Ms_F, my Mrs was instantly envious (of the colour mainly), and so she's always been first on the list for it.Also, we've both said we liked the look of Mazdas too, particularly 90's 323's and 626's, RX8's and MX5's. No time like the present, eh? As previously, no pez-stop shot, so the cabbage_juice pump will have to do. Whist Zippy brimmed his Disco on the good stuff. So now it's secreted in a quiet spot while we sort out insurance and make space in the fleet for it. Struggling to count up here, but I must be into double figures now. It's getting daft. vulgalour, Cavcraft, The Moog and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hauserplenty Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 ZOOM-ZOOM.Check out the 4th generation MX-5's. They kept improving those cars, too. "Because, at Mazda, if it's not worth driving, it's not worth building." [/Naff ad copy] KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I've owned NA and NC, just need to get NB before they all rot away and become ££££ (like the NA is now). Then in a couple of years ND's will become sensibly price You probably find it out quickly but mx5parts is excellent. KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 yer fucking fired ya hairdresser ya the arse will be tore outta that very soon up and down the lane shirley? KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdhaydock Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I've seen some really crazy deal breakers when I've sold cars in the past, but this is a new one on me - it had to be cable of carrying a vacuum cleaner in the boot. Fortunately it would (when the spare wheel was removed) The Moog, skattrd and KruJoe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdhaydock Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Much inspection occurred, followed by not one, but two test drives Pictures of the queen change hands .... ..... and the deal is done. (JohnF looking relieved and Joe wondering what he's let himself in for) Bucketeer, skattrd, Conrad D. Conelrad and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Thanks for the embarrassing kitchen pics! That last one was an attempt at a Woolard over MEKANIK KITTEH.Flossy was having a sleepy afternoon off, instead of helping with the checking out the motor, she gave us a rather passive double-high-five. Conrad D. Conelrad, eddyramrod and Bucketeer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdhaydock Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Thanks for the embarrassing kitchen pics! That last one was an attempt at a Woolard over MEKANIK KITTEH. Flossy was having a sleepy afternoon off, instead of helping with the checking out the motor, she gave us a rather passive double-high-five. oops sorry about the pics, but i'm not good enough with photoshop to change the backdrop to something more suitable (like the hanging gardens of Babylon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 LOLBISKIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Ah, shame about the failed picture of the double cat woollard. That would have been an AS first, I suspect. All in all, a good day all round. Despite the dithering bobble hats turning the excellent road up Malhamdale into a bimbling traffic jam, and Joe doing his best to give me a heart attack on the test drive rally stage It's good to see the MX is going to a good home, it just wasn't getting any use since Miss F developed a taste for Discoveries. KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Shite funds are now severely depleted. Now contains only Scotchlandish paper* of indeterminate* value, and shrapnel. Bucketeer, RobT, HMC and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdhaydock Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Are you saving up for a Volvo with that currency? eddyramrod and Justin Case 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 You can afford this one, with enough left over for some square sausage: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Corgi-Volvo-245DL-toy-car-/131753963670?hash=item1ead25f096:g:HsUAAOSwqu9VGbVv cms206 and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Aaaargh! Even that one has the droopy back door tops that always annoyed me on 240 estates!The ZX had them too: But not as bad as a BX estate. Anyhow, no, I already have two Volvos too many. Also, I'd have to reverse it south if I did go up there for one, they all point North when in the Scottish Border area. John F and cms206 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtriple Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 What an excellent addition to the fleet! Nice colour as well. I like mine no end even though it hasn't moved in a week or two. I also had an NA and an NC and the one I didn't want was the middle one (MK2 NB) and that's the one I now have. I really like it: not as solid and 'mature' feeling as the MK3 but a bit more refined than the MK1. Gratuitous pic.... And yes, those lights have GOT to go! Who was it that wanted a spare back light? Do you want a pair of Lexus lights... cheap ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratdat Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I'd like a go in an NB at some point. I never used to like the styling much but they're improving with age in my eyes. I bought my NA within a week of having a drive in a mates one. I was smitten immediately. They are a brilliant steer but utterly impractical. Mine doesn't get used a lot but it's worth bugger all and costs me little so it stays for the odd nice day when I feel like a quick razz round the lanes. Going out in snow or at night with the roof down is pretty nice too although traction is a major issue on slippy roads. I've got stuck a couple of times in mine! xtriple 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMacfarlane Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I had a mk 2.5 in that colour, the 1.6 but anything that low feels fast at any speed. Absolutely loved it, wish I still had itbut sold because it's low and I'm old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 "Cleland Cuts" The finest Gentleman shearer on the Dales.. need to be made as a sticker fpr the doors:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Check out the matching coat on the Lady of the Manor! That's some high level co-ordination planning going on there. explosive-cabbage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
explosive-cabbage Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Check out the matching coat on the Lady of the Manor! That's some high level co-ordination planning going on there. Only Vulgalour would notice somthing like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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