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    #31
    Originally posted by The Pupat
    I would think a BRG would be easier to shift than a normal on though, since there are only 300 brought into the country.
    We were told Red and Gold in the later models are hard to shift? I don't know, but the Dk Green is hella nice.

    Does anyone know if the 98+ ones had an immobiliser standard?

    Thanks

    Byron
    When too much horsepower is barely enough

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      #32
      Cal.... It seems we share a similiar love for great handling cars... MX5s and minis!
      You forgot Pugs mate. :p

      Cal.
      The most dangerous risk of all - the risk of spending your life not doing what you want, on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later. - Randy Komisar.

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        #33
        Well done on the purchase Byron. You're going to love it. No idea on the immoliliser.

        Cal.
        The most dangerous risk of all - the risk of spending your life not doing what you want, on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later. - Randy Komisar.

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          #34
          Originally posted by biteme
          We were told Red and Gold in the later models are hard to shift?
          After Holden copied Volvo's Saffron & released that Tiger Mica colour, it became very "1998". I imagine, especially with a Handbag Car, colours that were really popular in a very narrow time-period would be harder to shift (due to looking old or there being too many around, I suppose).
          Soft roaders represent an excellent compromise between the needs of the hardcore 4x4 user and the convenience of a city hatchback. Its clear to see why they have become so popular in todays society.

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            #35
            Originally posted by T0nyGTSt
            Think about it another way...

            How about shifting an average early 90's MX5 in flat red.

            Typical paint fade, usual decade old car problems, moreso for a tatty softtop and yellowing rear window.

            Now is it still easy to shift?

            T.
            Hell no, though the guy I bought mine off only had it on the market a couple of weeks, though he might have been lucky and me just be gullible :p But then mine did come with a hardtop and is in reasonable condition for a '92 car.

            /edit Unco spelling alert

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              #36
              Hardtop is good!

              That's $2,000 worth of value right there.

              I can't see myself having too many 'Tampax Girl' moments with my hair flowing in the wind as I punch the asthmatic 1.6 four up and down a winding country road fending off swarthy Mediterranean types in Skylines.

              I think the soft-top dream is only practical if you have a fully auto Mercedes 'push button' metal unit.

              T.
              Originally posted by boxxx

              Deutsche Bahn Rail: Trains are a great way to get lots of people concentrated into a small area, like a camp.
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                #37
                Originally posted by biteme

                The 307 is a good steerer but the MX-5 is way better.
                Interesting that you think the 307 steers well. We've had ours for about a year now and it's been really disappointing. It's boring as batshit to drive and has quite a few niggling probs that dealers refuse to fix.

                I just overheard a conversation in the office about someone buying a new MX5 as well as owning a Pug and an MG. You don't work for HP/Compaq do you? There can't be too many combinations like that in Sydney

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                  #38
                  Originally posted by macquered
                  Interesting that you think the 307 steers well. We've had ours for about a year now and it's been really disappointing. It's boring as batshit to drive and has quite a few niggling probs that dealers refuse to fix.
                  He used to drive an English four-wheel drive ... :D
                  Soft roaders represent an excellent compromise between the needs of the hardcore 4x4 user and the convenience of a city hatchback. Its clear to see why they have become so popular in todays society.

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                    #39
                    Originally posted by macquered
                    Interesting that you think the 307 steers well. We've had ours for about a year now and it's been really disappointing. It's boring as batshit to drive and has quite a few niggling probs that dealers refuse to fix.
                    I did 9500kms around Europe last year in a 307 SW. I felt as a whole it was quite a good car, but it certainly wasn't the drivers car a 205 Gti, Mi16 or S16 is. I found the steering to be quite vague and lacking feedback. A bit over assisted too, like say a Jag XJ6 is.

                    Cal.
                    The most dangerous risk of all - the risk of spending your life not doing what you want, on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later. - Randy Komisar.

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                      #40
                      Originally posted by macquered
                      Interesting that you think the 307 steers well. We've had ours for about a year now and it's been really disappointing. It's boring as batshit to drive and has quite a few niggling probs that dealers refuse to fix.

                      I just overheard a conversation in the office about someone buying a new MX5 as well as owning a Pug and an MG. You don't work for HP/Compaq do you? There can't be too many combinations like that in Sydney
                      Oh my god!!!! I do....creepy!

                      What 307 do you have, or if you find me at work we can talk...Hint just near the door.

                      B
                      When too much horsepower is barely enough

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                        #41
                        Originally posted by Forg
                        He used to drive an English four-wheel drive ... :D
                        True,

                        The 307 does handle better than that, but also better than a lot of other cars I've driven as well. It also stops rather well.

                        B
                        When too much horsepower is barely enough

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                          #42
                          biteme: Having carefully followed the progress of your car's build for the last few years... I feel I can safely speak on behalf of the entire car modifiying community when I say "Failing to road register the MG may render you impotent"

                          I really can't see your concern, the MG looks like the perfect practical all-rounder car. Good power for overtaking in traffic for commuting, plenty of torque for towing a 6x9 box trailer to the dump, convertible so it'd make a nice car for crusing around with the missus, nice suspension to make a good car to run through the hills and good brakes to make it safe for carrying around any offspring.
                          Don't worry, thats just the self-preservation instinct, in my experience you can safely ignore it.

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                            #43
                            Originally posted by biteme
                            Oh my god!!!! I do....creepy!

                            What 307 do you have, or if you find me at work we can talk...Hint just near the door.

                            B
                            Hehe thought it was. Small world :D

                            I used to work in the Rhodes office but am now in Miller St, North Sydney on the Optus account.

                            About 3 years you might have seen my blue 306 in the carpark there.

                            Theres a guy that I know there that has a titanium '03 MX5, not sure if you know him or have seen his car though.

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                              #44
                              Originally posted by biteme
                              We were told Red and Gold in the later models are hard to shift? I don't know, but the Dk Green is hella nice.

                              Does anyone know if the 98+ ones had an immobiliser standard?

                              Thanks

                              Byron
                              Bite.. Just like my ole 98 Green one. When i sold mine 2 years ago it hat almost 100k kms and took everything i could throw at it. Ah the reminicing..

                              Anyhow, to answer a question, yes i believe the 98+ got the immobiliser. Its in the key. If you want to test it, get key cut the same as the factory key and try to start the car. Or as a cheaper alternative, simply ring mazda and ask them.

                              Cheers
                              Rc.
                              Man only needs three things in life: WD-40 to make things go, Duct tape to make them stop... ...and a big hammer for those delicate adjustments.

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                                #45
                                Originally posted by macquered
                                Hehe thought it was. Small world :D

                                I used to work in the Rhodes office but am now in Miller St, North Sydney on the Optus account.

                                About 3 years you might have seen my blue 306 in the carpark there.

                                Theres a guy that I know there that has a titanium '03 MX5, not sure if you know him or have seen his car though.
                                Creepy...I work for HP too....Nth Ryde office tho. Heaps of MX5s here, about 5 in the carpark at last count. Mine is the most modified of course :D
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