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Started by smittencat , Oct 24 2012 12:18 PM

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#1 smittencat

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 12:18 PM

Hi Guys, I've been "lurking" around the site for a little while now since i got a tip off about it! I'm currently driving an MX5 (i am a girl!) and looking to upgrade to something a little more spirited! would welcome views from anyone else who's made the switch! or people just giving some banter! Thanks Sophie

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 12:21 PM

I made the switch from the Mk2 1.8i S to a VX220 NA, 5 years ago and never looked back :) You'll love it i'm sure, welcome to the forum thumbsup.

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 12:25 PM

Hello and welcome. chinky chinky Anyone wanna take bets on how long it takes Zoobeef to come in here and recommend the "Women and VXs" thread? I vote 1.50pm :D .

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 12:26 PM

I made the switch from the Mk2 1.8i S to a VX220 NA, 5 years ago and never looked back :)

You'll love it i'm sure, welcome to the forum thumbsup.


Hi Alim!

Thanks for the advice, always nice to hear from someone else who's made the same journey as you!

Ha ve you got any complaints with the VX above and beyond the normal? The only issue is currently switching from a nice folding metal roof to a fabric one in winter!

Although all the advice says by a convertible in winter time!

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 12:27 PM

Hello and welcome. chinky chinky

Anyone wanna take bets on how long it takes Zoobeef to come in here and recommend the "Women and VXs" thread? I vote 1.50pm :D .


Hi!

Where do i find all these women and VX's sound like a dream mix!

Thanks for the welcome.

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 12:29 PM

I'll do the work for him, here. Might not be quite what you're expecting though!

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 12:33 PM


I made the switch from the Mk2 1.8i S to a VX220 NA, 5 years ago and never looked back :)

You'll love it i'm sure, welcome to the forum thumbsup.


Hi Alim!

Thanks for the advice, always nice to hear from someone else who's made the same journey as you!

Ha ve you got any complaints with the VX above and beyond the normal? The only issue is currently switching from a nice folding metal roof to a fabric one in winter!

Although all the advice says by a convertible in winter time!


Your MX-5 is newer than mine was, i didn't have the luxury of a metal folding roof!

Complaints about the VX..... Heaters don't work, roof leaks, uncomfortable in winter, no creature comforts at all, can't hear the stereo on the motorway, paint bubbling...... the list goes on :lol:

the one thing I will say is that the rare, sunny afternoon/evening blasts with the roof off, far outweigh any of that bad stuff. That's why i'll never part with my VX :)

Cheers,
Ali

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 12:45 PM

I'll do the work for him, here. Might not be quite what you're expecting though!


Ha ha some cracking "material" in there

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 01:10 PM

Welcome along.... Still no sign of Zoobeef?! Have you been in one yet? Perhaps have a shout out to local owners, whio I am sure will show you the ropes :)

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 01:14 PM

Hey VXed, Thanks for the welcome, i've done just that! I've driven one but at a dealers sometime ago now and its never quite the same as spending time with someone. IS Zoobeef the forum pervert? he sounds like my kind of guy! ha.

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 01:23 PM


I made the switch from the Mk2 1.8i S to a VX220 NA, 5 years ago and never looked back :)

You'll love it i'm sure, welcome to the forum thumbsup.


Hi Alim!

Thanks for the advice, always nice to hear from someone else who's made the same journey as you!

Ha ve you got any complaints with the VX above and beyond the normal? The only issue is currently switching from a nice folding metal roof to a fabric one in winter!

Although all the advice says by a convertible in winter time!



I had both cars for a couple of weeks. The MX5 feels like a "normal" car that the roof comes off (and that was in the fabric roofed version) whereas the VX feels raw and intense.

If you're into it then that's not an issue but there will be occasions where you just want a bit less drama and a bit more relaxation. I think the MX plays both cards very well and thus appeals to more people......but then that's what makes it less exciting.

I always say that people need a sense of humour when they buy a vx and try to run it everyday. Its entirely do-able but you may have to count to ten on occasion.

EDIT : As an aside my fiancee hates it and thus i have to take our primera when we go anywhere. I could fix this by selling the VX and getting something more sensible but instead i'm going to get a Civic Type R as an everyday car :D

Edited by LazyDonkey, 24 October 2012 - 01:24 PM.

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 01:25 PM

Err forum pervert? Zoobeef? Err ask Vxed......

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 01:25 PM

Wankers the lot of you. But hi, smittencat. Visiting London on Sunday if your around ;)

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 01:26 PM

IS Zoobeef the forum pervert? he sounds like my kind of guy!


You're REALLY not helping the situation with comments like that! Ha.

Welcome and enjoy the community love! Are you any good at puns? A lot of threads turn into a pun slinging match :-D

Have you decided what model you're after? An NA or Turbo?

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 01:27 PM


Have you decided what model you're after? Joe_589?


efa :lol: :lol:

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 01:27 PM

I think we need a custard test here.

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 01:28 PM

I see this thread becoming one of the longest on the board....

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 01:29 PM

I think we need a custard test here.

Very easily mis construed that one

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 01:29 PM


IS Zoobeef the forum pervert? he sounds like my kind of guy!


You're REALLY not helping the situation with comments like that! Ha.

Welcome and enjoy the community love! Are you any good at puns? A lot of threads turn into a pun slinging match :-D

Have you decided what model you're after? An NA or Turbo?


Ha i couldnt help it!

I'm a big fan of puns and banter and by banter i mean out and out p*ss taking!

Thanks for the welcome, i haven't yet, its hard getting impartially advice!

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 01:29 PM


Have you decided what model you're after? Joe_589?


efa :lol: :lol:


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