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2023-07-02 23:43

Hey guys, is a 10-year-old MX5 with a budget of 100,000 good to drive? Does it break down easily? Is it easy to sell? I'm a student considering it as my first car.

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حسين مبارك2023-10-01 23:20
Buying this car as your first vehicle requires time and money; it can be quite troublesome and inconvenient. However, it's definitely a lot of fun to drive. Personally, I really like it. If you're particularly fond of this car, you can consider buying it, but you need to be sure you have the funds. Currently, maintaining the car's condition costs around 10,000 to 20,000, and replacing the NC1 front bumper is about 20,000. The brakes and power of this car are relatively soft, so replacing them with an AP KBT kit costs around 16,000 to 17,000. Rims from German BBS are almost 20,000. Modifications are a bottomless pit. I suggest using genuine parts instead of fakes to be responsible for yourself. Either don't modify it or save up slowly for authentic parts. Also, modifications should only be done when you have spare money after taking care of necessities. Anyway, once you have it, just maintaining it can be fun. Dressing it up nicely is also enjoyable. It depends on what you choose to do.
فهد محملة
فهد محملة2023-10-01 15:10
Don't buy the first car. Live well and work hard to earn money.
أحمد ميثا
أحمد ميثا2023-07-11 22:34
I planned to spend 100,000, but changed it to 70,000 [I need some peace].
أحمد تركي
أحمد تركي2023-07-05 13:34
As a student buying this car for the first time, it's simply making things difficult for yourself.
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