Okay I just put up an advertisement for my car and it's painful, it feels like putting up an adoption notice for my own child. I can't believe I'm really thinking of selling my car off, it has treated me so well and I'm so happy with it. But sometimes it's just an itchy hand that makes it difficult to make anything permanent. Perhaps if you had a cure for this itch, and still want me to keep this car, please do tell me soon because the itch's getting unbearable. Of course there's a chance that I'm still gonna be with this baby for a few more years if I don't get any parents responsible enough to take care of it, but it's the putting up of the ad that's already a stab in the heart.

Well what do you guys think should I offload this car or not? Let me help you and me a bit here...

My '91 MX-5

(+)
- It's a convertible. A red convertible. You'll be nuts to sell it off. It's a chick magnet.
- You've already spent so much money personalising the car and now you want someone else to enjoy all of the benefits? Geez... Give me a break.
- It's a classic car and so timeless it'll even outlive you.
- You'll probably never have the chance to own a two door again until you become a millionaire
- It's fun to drive and you know you love it with the top down.
- It has given you fond memories and has unfailingly done its service dutifully.

(-)
- It leaks like nobody's business and becomes a mosquito breeding ground when it really pours.
- It just doesn't feel powerful enough at times... Especially with the aircon on.
- It has NO airbags.
- It has NO ESP, ABS or whatsoever electronic acronyms that can actually save your life.
- The MX-5 has one of the highest accident rates of any car on the road today. Not the fault of the car, but of the driver being overzealous...
- It's an old car and it gets apparent when you realise your car looks a little like a go-kart.
- You know you'll probably not survive a crash if you ever got into one.
- Pop-up headlights are so '90s.

The new car - the MkV GTI

(+)
- It's gonna be crazy powerful.
- It's a world-beating gearbox and engine combination few cars can match today.
- It has all the safety features you want.
- It's the kind of car you'll feel exceptionally snug in when in a rainy day (the Miata just makes you feel wet. And cold.)
- It has four doors! So now your friends can enjoy the car too (not just girlfriends).
- It's low-key and people will never guess this car can outrun Evos and Rexes.
- It WON'T leak.
- It'll have all the chips and electronics to save your ass.
- You'll probably survive in an accident.
- It's just as frugal as the Miata.
- Depreciation is about the same as the Miata.

(-)
- It's a Golf. Nobody will be impressed. Seriously.
- A new model is coming out next year. You sure you can live with it for at least 2 to 3 years more? With the shadow of a new brother hanging in the skies?
- It's a four door. Now you can't tell anybody you're driving a sports car convincingly.
- Service costs will be higher. Swallow.
- You'd have to do the iPod thingy again. $ bye bye...
- I know you'll be tempted to mod. So there goes the rims, the ECU...
- It'll age in a while. You'll probably outlive it.
- Your sister has a hatchback already.
- DSG is new technology and you're the guinea pig.

ARGH! Decisions... Help me please.

By the way, I'm looking at a used (about 2.5 years old) Candy White GTI in case you guys are wondering why I'm not waiting out for the MkVI GTI.

Here are some photos of my Miata.

It is good to hear from you again James.

I thought you are going to keep your MX-5 for a bit longer than this but I can understand why you want to change cars. Before I give you any suggestions, how much are those near new MX-5 with the folding hard top?

For me, I will pick the GTi, and I think the GTi will suit you well, as I have mentioned in other posts. The GTi is probably the safest small hatch on sale now and that alone will be enough for me to sell the MX-5 and pick the GTi because you never know what is going to happen. However your 1st car will always hold a special place in your heart, so if it is possible, just keep it and get another car.

No chance of hanging on 12 months for the new GTI James? Or get the current model if you can get a great deal on a demo/slightly used one.

It depends on your financial situation. Changing a car is often a loss and not a moneymaker. But in the same time, buying a new car is always fun.

I voted for "ditch it"! Maybe the MX5 is "THE" roadster, but especially by looking at the specs (safety etc) it isn't up-to-date anymore. I was never a great fan of the MX5 series and compared to the GTI, I couldn't resist to buy this VW!

Keep it! The Miata is a classic.

Ditch the car

Too me you look more of an freak in that little red tubecar
No offence..

The GTI says much more about you if you ask me,
it's not an M3 saying AERRTAGRGEGEGA LOOK AT MEEE DRIFTKING HAY YA!!!

The GTI is powerfull, fast, cleen and a bit civilized,
makes you a guy how know he's place in this world,
you don't have to prove anything, you know your car is good
it just dont shout about it... BUT YOU NEED SOME TOTALLY RAW ALLYOS!

As for the Mazda... omg what did I just say... MAZDA ?? LOL ^^ @

It's never easy to say farewell to a car that you've become emotionally attached to. This special relationship makes you forget about all the flaws the car might have. All the same, there's always the time when you have to let go.

I wish I was living in SG, I would love to take it off you hands. I must add, the MX5 looks CLEAN!!

Emotionally speaking: If you have the space and the car isnt draining you financially, keep it! Afterall its a COVERTIBLE!! Yess, the feeling of the wind in your hair is irreplacable!

Logically Speaking: There is no Q about it, the MK5 GTi is without doubt the best looking hatch on the market and I absolutely love it. Jumping into the GTi from the old MX5 is going to be a HUGE leap. The Golf is sooo much more refined and luxurious. The only thing I personally wouldnt do is get such an entertaining hatch in an auto, manual FTW!

Either way you cant go wrong, but I guess it would be good to keep the MX5 for summer days where you want to drive with the wind in your hair