Best MX5 generation

gerstein · Post by **gerstein** » Thu May 16, 2013 9:48 pm

Hey, people which do you think is the best MX5 generation, personally I prefer the first generation from 1989.

Shane. · Post by **Shane.** » Thu May 16, 2013 9:59 pm

I like the NC but it's just a little too expensive for me.

Since owning my NA, I have to say it's now my favourite.

Wickmyster · Post by **Wickmyster** » Thu May 16, 2013 10:04 pm

NB for life just because of looks potential...tho I do prefer NA smaller rear lights.....so could say NA with NB front ;D

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Thu May 16, 2013 10:37 pm

I personally prefer the na's .... I mean, whats not to love about flippy headlights?

c'mon!

FLIPPY HEADLIGHTS!

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Thu May 16, 2013 11:18 pm

Flippy headlights!

Love NA's for their looks but love NB's for their drivetrain and its much easier to do a drive train swap into an NA than a body panel swap onto an NB so i went for an NA

Also NA's are cheaper to buy

Skilfil · Post by **Skilfil** » Thu May 16, 2013 11:37 pm

When I first liked MX5's it was the NA, then later I decided the NB.

Now you just can't beat the NA, I love my pop up headlights, I've been planning on getting low pro style ones for ages but it gives the car that look having stupidly tall pop up head lights on a small car.

Plus the NA is cheap, and I'm cheap.

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Thu May 16, 2013 11:51 pm

Skilfil wrote:Plus the NA is cheap, and I'm cheap.

I couldn't agree more

I do however miss not having the upgraded mechanical components that the later models have as standard.

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Fri May 17, 2013 12:47 am

MrGrey wrote:...
I do however miss not having the upgraded mechanical components that the later models have as standard.

Solution - Purchase and install upgraded mechanical components from another car

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Fri May 17, 2013 8:37 am

NA all day. All the fast cars in Initial D have pop ups

chris · Post by **chris** » Fri May 17, 2013 10:37 am

NA, NB, NC, in that order

I kinda want to own a NA and NB at the same time.

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » Fri May 17, 2013 11:04 am

98 NB RS

Its got everything you want
6 speed
1.8L
Better flowing head
Solid lifters
Bilsteins
Bigger brakes

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Fri May 17, 2013 11:35 am

Kieran wrote:98 NB RS

Its got everything you want
6 speed
1.8L
Better flowing head
Solid lifters
Bilsteins
Bigger brakes

No Pop-ups. No tan. Your missing a couple things...

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » Fri May 17, 2013 11:46 am

SE has tan

ummm.... Pop ups... No

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Fri May 17, 2013 11:48 am

Pop-ups are the main ingredient for checkiness and winking.

Also blind attacks.

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » Fri May 17, 2013 11:52 am

Blind as in you can't see past them? or
They have very low light output blind?

authentic · Post by **authentic** » Fri May 17, 2013 12:29 pm

Furai wrote:NA all day. All the fast cars in Initial D have pop ups

Checkmate.

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Fri May 17, 2013 3:10 pm

[1]NB coupe
[2]NB with vvti
[3]Any NB..[wifes]
[4]NA..yeah! i know.i've got one.

Wickmyster · Post by **Wickmyster** » Fri May 17, 2013 3:54 pm

+1 for NB Coupe...with same treatment as the pic I posted earlier!

Skilfil · Post by **Skilfil** » Fri May 17, 2013 5:45 pm

Furai wrote:NA all day. All the fast cars in Initial D have pop ups

Haha this too. Planning on getting an FD RX7 to join my MX5. Pop ups ftw.

Wickmyster · Post by **Wickmyster** » Sat May 18, 2013 2:02 pm

I have agree with NA with low profile light are pretty unbeatable!

GRUVBB · Post by **GRUVBB** » Sat May 18, 2013 8:22 pm

The kids both young and old love the flip up lights. Its great when a youngster is standing in front of your car and you flip them up. the look of astonishment on their face is priceless. even more priceless if you have a PA and can blast out some radical noises a them. You can insert halogens into them If not satisfied with lumen output. At end of the day it seems that most people here tend to trick their chariots up wit their own personal desires.

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Sun May 19, 2013 11:54 am

I love my NA like there is no tomorrow but i do have a soft spot for NBs. When they are modded right they can look so unique.

Timmo · Post by **Timmo** » Mon May 20, 2013 12:36 pm

Having owned both an NA and now an NB, I like the NB better....it just feels a lot better put together and is far more muscular in it's stance.

brownie · Post by **brownie** » Mon May 20, 2013 8:35 pm

Prefer NA myself,Hence i have a NA,Early 1600's at that 91-94,Got the better Long nose crank motor.
NA 1800's don't seem to pull as hard,I know they have more power and better torque.
NB's are OK
But too much electrical gear to mess with for fun's sake,Try putting a non airbag steering wheel on..legally.
Do like the fact your can put the updated suspension in and upgrade a NA easily with them.

NC,Bloated ...,For older people who want a softop but don't want play with it.
Never seen anyone NOT with grey hair driving one.

As with everything cars,each generation gets a little bigger and more gear added until the original concept has been regulated out.

IMO

marcellarius · Post by **marcellarius** » Tue May 21, 2013 8:01 am

I think they've all got their charms. I think you only see people with grey hair driving NCs because they are still all quite expensive. I'd definitely have one, while they are a bit heavier, they are also a bit more powerful.

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