Agreed Stig. Vrt could be expensive as the co figure for an auto propably puts it in the 30% rate (also unless changed which is quite possible the new min is @€750 or so a mate who brought in a mk2 gti told me). But if the new owner just wants the hard top & breaks the rest then it's a touch. Would be even better with a manual box.

Whats wrong with an Auto?

Automatic transmission attracts a higher vrt, if I'm not mistaken

John

Not knocking autos satfan in fact i like em and to contradict myself you would probably pocket more for an auto box than a manual due to their relative scarcity.

Hi John. I had a broad grinn on my face when I wrote the question. I certainly took no offence to anything said.
Peter.

autos are for wimps.......lol

Manuals are for showoffs ....lorl

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1046005
Wimpmobile

Yeah..... Peter have you not met Ashley?

Just be very careful is all

Oh Crap. Tell me what I have done please? And on a serious note, thats a nice car for the money.

LOL he definately definately hasn't I'd say

Ok, do I leave now?

No, but you have to stand in the corner of the room for 10 minutes and promise never to upset auto drivers again, especially the plus 6 footers from the sunny south east

John

Now I understand but am a bit confused. I have a Mk1 Auto, bought because it was an Auto and would not have bought a manual. I knew very little about the Mx5 before I purchased but noticed after a time that the general opinion among owners was that the Automatic Mx5 was less desirable than the manual version with lower purchase price. I do not agree with the less desirable bit but autos do appear to sell at a lesser price which is great for anyone looking for one. The one I pointed to on Donedeal looks like a good car at a good price.
" Would be even better with a manual box.". This was quoted earlier in the thread that caught my attention. The question I asked was why someone thinks an Mx5 bought with an auto box would have been better with a manual box fitted. As I said earlier, this is the general opinion I have read across the net and now have found it closer to home.
Im with Ashley. Can someone explain why the car bought for €720 would be "better" with a manual box. This is what I was referring to in my earlier question, because I do not agree.
Peter.

Because auto boxes dont connect the engine to the rear wheels in the same way so dont offer the same fun factor .