Quick question

[track_addict]

Hello all,

Quick question about an NA6. Im interested in a MX5 which is forsale at the moment. Only issue i can tell is the 400,000km on it.

Questions are:

How long do they last with good (every 5000km) servicing?

If it goes pop how easy and cheap is it to source another NA6/8 motor.

Lastly, how easy is it to change a motor over with some help?

As for are there any other 5's forsale, this is the only one in my price range atm .

Help is appreciated.

Thanks guys,

Ash.

[Benny]

If well looked after the engine should last around 200-300,000 k's before it will need rings and bearings.
Replacement engines are easy, and relatively cheap to get.
Yes, but you'll need a whole day, at least with some help.
What's your price range? Reasonable ones can be found for $6-8 grand.
Check out the For Sale section on this forum and also go to your state's club site, as they often have member's cars up for sale.

[track_addict]

Thanks for your reply Benny.

So it would be safe to say it needs some decent work done on it?

So it would be do-able within a weekend by someone who has never done this kinda thing before? With help of course.

My price range is aruod the $6-8k mark. Have seen a few but they all sold. The ones forsale at the moment are all aroud $9k.

If I was to do this how much should i budget for the swap? $1k?

Ill check out the state area for sure!

[Mr Morlock]

All cars wear out ( ie all bits and pieces) - 400K is big K's. Better to pay a little more for a better car. The old idea of buying a car which is a little down and needs a few repairs and you coming out in front is largely a myth. Changing engines, finding a good engine, and then finding the clutch is clagged or the geabox is dicky is a headache. Repairs go wrong- you have to have some knowledge- you need the right tools and the space and the time. If you cannot afford a better car maybe buy something else or wait a little longer.

[broady]

Agreed on what's said above.

400,000 is a LOT of wear & tear. The car would be very tired by then. Not just the engine but think about other components too - for example pretty much all the bushings would be sh*t unless they'd been replaced already. Remember not only that many km's, but also 20 years old.

[track_addict]

Yeah they are very good points you raise. Rushed into buying my carrent car which had a few issues, which sucked. I guess i just got a little excited . I had a chat with a mechanic mate at TAFE today about it and he basically said the same and that it would be too much of a pain. I guess ill just have to wait, but then i might not end up in an MX5 .

No one selling an MX5 at a decent price in SA soon?