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I have seen a ‘new’ pre-upgrade MX-5 2.0i Sport on offer for £13,635. This seems almost too good to be true but how do you feel about the 'old model' against the recent upgrade? This price would not buy me a new 1.8se I feel the 2.0i offers more than the 1.8i.

Asked on 30 May 2009 by

Answered by Honest John
Very cheap for a 6-speed Sport. Though have a look on MX-5 forums because there is a lot of flak about the suspension. The Sport should already have lowered springs and Eibach dampers. If it hasn't, it probably needs them to handle decently. That said, every MX-5 III I have driven did handle well, but they have all been press fleet cars so may have been specially sorted. The last MX-5 has improved steering and Sport models have Bilstein dampers.
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