Behold the classic 2002 Mazda MX5! To quote Jeremy Clarkson it's "the ultimate driving experience". Get the specs on this
- 1,839 cc 1.8 liters 4 in-line front engine with 83 mm bore, 85 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 142 HP @ 7,000 rpm; 125 ft lb , 170 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
- Wishbone front and rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
- Coefficient of drag: 0.38
- Leather covered steering wheel
- Wind deflector behind seats
In other words it goes fast and is a blast to drive.
BUT
As a two seater, it can just about hold myself, cherub and Ned. What it cannot do is
- Accomodate cherub + one other pal
- Accomodate two dogs
- Allow easy access and exit for anyone with stage 4 bone cancer. To do this, you need to take the roof down and sort of drop them into the seat.
Memo to self, get job, get new car.
1 September 2009 at 19:38
ah... the age-old conflict of interest: do you need a pulling machine or a transporter...
perhaps you need a job with a works Ferrari
1 September 2009 at 21:47
Buy a Humvee. Great on the narrow streets of Edinburgh
2 September 2009 at 07:03
MEGA LOLS - with a HUMVEE I could continue to drive down Princess St!
I shall peruse job specs v carefully to make sure the benefits package includes WHEELS.
4 September 2009 at 12:58
As long as Ned has a seat, I cant see the problem