Sell the Mk1 or Mk2?

[Dave_P]

 We have two MX5’s:

Mk1 in Laguna blue 60,700 miles

Mk2 in Twilight blue 67,000 miles

Both have a new MOT and passed easily, there is little corrosion on either. Due to the arrival of a Land Rover Discovery (To tow a horse box, the expense begins!) we have run out of space on the drive.

The Mk1 is the wife’s so I havnt driven it much before but as an interim measure the Mk2 is on sorn whilst we decide what to do. No I have driven the mk1 more I have to say I prefere it, it drives and handles far better, and the reality is we would only get £1500 or so for either looking at the current market.

So what would you do?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[johnsimister]

Judging by your post I think you know the answer already. Quite rightly, you want to keep the Mk1. As the original MX-5 as conceived by the breed’s creators it’s the purer car, and long-term will be worth more. I’m biased, obviously…

John

[Bruce60]

Yes, you know. And Laguna Blue is the second best blue there is.

[Elvie]

I’ve been told that the mk2 is more refined, more powerful, more solid - it’s more everything. Whereas the mk1 shakes and crashes over bumps and potholes, you have to work it harder to make the same progress and it’s older. But - and it’s a huge but - the mk1 is more connected, more involving, more fun. It also has pop-up lamps which makes it a clincher for me

[AccHacked]

+1 to keep the mk1. Such a lovely colour

[gas_guzzler]

 Just had the same decision to make, 1.8s mk2 or 1.6 mk1, both had similar mileage and enjoyed driving them both. Kept the mk1 as it’s more fun.

[Dave_P]

 I’m now thinking of making the drive wider by putting some paving slabs on the lawn!!!

[Geoff_Walton]

[longdog_cymru]

You simply have to sell the MkII I’m afraid. 

[Once]

Flip a coin. If it falls “heads” you keep the mk1. If it falls “tails” you keep the mk2. Flip the coin high in the air.

Before the coin lands you should get a sudden thought of what you want the outcome to be. And it will probably be to keep the mk1. I’ll just say one thing …

… pop-up headlamps.

Or widen your drive. You know it makes sense.

[Phil_H]

 Either keep the Mk 1 or get busy with the slabs and keep both.

[MickAP]

I sold my Mk1 two days ago, I am regretting it.

I’ve already made my mind up I’ll be getting another.

I’ve had a Mk2 since Febuary, the Mk1 in the garage and another car on the drive.

Although I’ve enough space to keep the 3 cars one really had to go.

The wrong one I’m afraid.

Keep your Mk1

 

Mick 

[lindylou50]

 Keep the Mark 1 definitely - how could you even ask!!!

[steve_beavon]

I’d say it depends whether you want the more refined things in your car.New Mini or old Mini?New Beetle or old Beetle? Mk1 Golf or Mk 3-4 or 5…The first ones are always best???It just depends on what you want

[Dave_P]

 Well the MK1 is on autotrader…

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201219470349782/sort/default/usedcars/model/mx-5/make/mazda/quicksearch/true/postcode/bn84nu/page/1/radius/10?logcode=p

At the end of the day the MK2 is “my car” whilst the MK1 is the wife’s. Have priced it at £1950, which seems sensible for the low mileage, will just have to see if it sells.

But the mk2 is staying!!!

 

 

 

[Jerakeen]

Flip a coin. If it falls “heads” you keep the mk1. If it falls “tails” you sell the mk2. Flip the coin high in the air.

Fixed

[taff_eunos]

I cant stand horses so sell the horse and the Mk2 and spend all the money on the Mk1  Sorted! Lol!

Dr. Eunos

[Mazda_mender]

 If you can work it out to keep the two, best of both, happy days, but if it came down to it ,get rid of the Mk 2 and keep the Mk 1, but i would try and work it out, the problem sometimes  is ,you just get to attached, i have 4 of my own, and a great understanding wife

M-m

[Rich_M]

 sell the horse, aww, just seen page 2 and Taff beat me to it! tough choice anyway and good luck