Sadly we've decided to sell our beloved MX5

**Ocean1** · 6th February 2013, 20:44

Originally Posted by Edbear

I would like a Blade Master!

Fuck off, I'd just sold 'Er indoors WRX and was trying to wean her off gratuitous horsepower in a commuter. I had to tread carefully in order to avoid potential comparisons with the LOKI.

**Edbear** · 6th February 2013, 20:49

Originally Posted by Ocean1

Fuck off, I'd just sold 'Er indoors WRX and was trying to wean her off gratuitous horsepower in a commuter. I had to tread carefully in order to avoid potential comparisons with the LOKI.

Mrs. Bear would love a WRX. I saw a lovely blue one in Wingers when I had the Kizashi in for its last service. A horsepower bargain! She doesn't mind gratuitous horsepower in anything...

**Nova.** · 6th February 2013, 20:54

you cant be considering a poobaru?
I'm beginning to think I am to fussy about cars.

**Edbear** · 6th February 2013, 20:56

Originally Posted by Nova.

you cant be considering a poobaru?
I'm beginning to think I am to fussy about cars.

There are only two I would own and like a shot! The standard WRX and the BRZ. Nothing else in the brand appeals to me.

**Laava** · 6th February 2013, 21:04

So a blade is an upspec corolla with 130ish hp?

Edit, holy fuck it has a 3.5l v6!
Aaaaaaand 276hp!

Hoeri shit!

**ducatilover** · 6th February 2013, 21:05

I love the look of the BRZ, the front bumper is tasty. Saw a black FT/GT today with a huge wing, ewww.
The Blade Master is an interesting idea.
I've always wondered if it'd torque steer off every corner, straight line, wet road, driveway...

**ducatilover** · 6th February 2013, 21:05

Originally Posted by Laava

So a blade is an upspec corolla with 130ish hp?

Or a down spec RUNX?

**Edbear** · 6th February 2013, 21:07

Originally Posted by Laava

So a blade is an upspec corolla with 130ish hp?

The Blade Master has the 3.5lt V6 in it. Not sure what the HP is but you could note that the chassis and front wheel drive is stretched to the limits...

**Laava** · 6th February 2013, 21:13

Originally Posted by ducatilover

Or a down spec RUNX?

Heh! I had to edit my post after googling blade master.
We have a runx z manual and my wife hates me driving it cos I let all 180hp out to play!
Fuck it is a cool car to drive tho.

But to stay on topic I could mention that I have not driven or been in an MX5

**Edbear** · 6th February 2013, 21:17

Originally Posted by Laava

Heh! I had to edit my post after googling blade master.
We have a runx z manual and my wife hates me driving it cos I let all 180hp out to play!
Fuck it is a cool car to drive tho.

But to stay on topic I could mention that I have not driven or been in an MX5

You must do so! A day like today with the top down! Redline it in second and third, (on a private road, officer...

), and take it around some twisty road...

**onearmedbandit** · 6th February 2013, 22:26

Originally Posted by ducatilover

Peoples needs edumacations, or keep selling me "horrible, unreliable eurotrash"

My favourite personal cars have been my euros. Owned an HSE Rangie, merc C260 and currently driving a 3 series coupe. All have been fantastic. Well apart from the air suspension in the range pig, but got that sorted under warranty.

Originally Posted by SVboy

Yes, but you obviously have mechanical aptitude and knowledge......as for volvos, I heard that from new they are the fastest depreciating car brand in nz.

I'd agree with that.

**Sable** · 6th February 2013, 23:29

Got a first generation Poobaru Legacy GT. Brilliant bang for buck, mine owes me $1300 although I did build it out of two separate cars. Not as unreliable as everyone says, parts are very cheap and a lot of stuff from later WRXs bolts straight up - alloy A arms, 4 pot brembos, struts, drivelines, transmissions, engines, seats.

**ducatilover** · 6th February 2013, 23:53

Originally Posted by Sable

Got a first generation Poobaru Legacy GT. Brilliant bang for buck, mine owes me $1300 although I did build it out of two separate cars. Not as unreliable as everyone says, parts are very cheap and a lot of stuff from later WRXs bolts straight up - alloy A arms, 4 pot brembos, struts, drivelines, transmissions, engines, seats.

They are good value, if you get a decent one. There's a significant lack of decent ones though, the majority are fucked

I've fixed a shedload, but, there's been a few really good ones in the mix.

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

My favourite personal cars have been my euros. Owned an HSE Rangie, merc C260 and currently driving a 3 series coupe. All have been fantastic. Well apart from the air suspension in the range pig, but got that sorted under warranty.

I like Rangies. But they scare the beejesus out of me