Oh No HGF

I was in Hobart this weekend officiating at our local Concours d'Elegance, despite coming second in my class to a "dirty old tin top "MG ZT in totally immaculate condition (he deserved to win and anyway I beat the other F's TF's entered) I had a great time and even ended up, to my shock coming away with the Clubman trophy and a couple of creditable thirds in competition.

The however fun really begins as I was driving home, I was about half way there, two thirds of the way up a long winding hill when I came across six soft tops parked on the verge, two with bonnets open and ****ing steam. I pulled over (as you do) and discovered they were members of an MX-5 club from the mainland who were touring the state. Of the two non operational cars #1. Had no water and so much mayo on the oil filler cap and dip stick that it doesn't take a genius to workout what has happened there, and #2. had a crack in the block you could drive the QEII through.

I helped them get the cars towed to Launceston and assisted with tips for accommodation etc, but some how I don't think they appreciated my parting comment. "I know where there are a couple of F's for sale if you want something a bit quicker and more reliable" I was still ****ing myself laughing 100km later.

Craig


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:rofl: Love it! You should have taken them for a test drive!

Nice story :yesnod:

Good to hear the MX 5 isnt as bullet proof as they would have as beleive :rolleyes:

IMHO this simply highlights what I have been saying for years, the K series, properly looked after and serviced is no worse that any other motor in the market and a ****load better and more reliable than many out there. Beside what would you rather drive; Mazda, Hyundi, BMW? Personally I'd rather feed my ******* into an electric mincer.

Craig

Might be worth posting on the Mx-5 forum. :woo::woo:

CJJ;3102 wrote: Might be worth posting on the Mx-5 forum. :woo::woo:

I'm a *******, but I'm not that much of a *******..... :innocent:

Craig

Nice the hear that MX5s do go wrong as well

MGFmad;3141 wrote: Nice the hear that MX5s do go wrong as well

My mates mx-5 has been off the road longer than its been on it. Lots of problems with coolant issues.

According to last months Practical Classics mag, the MX5 can rot its sills out at the back, rust is not something the F is prone to.