7-year switch

My BMW 318 is over 7 years old. The annual Tax is now over £200 and the annual insurance is quite steep, due to my age. The car has never let me down and is very comfortable to handle. But I feel the time is right for a change. I fancy a Mazda MX-5, which will probably be my last car. I read, a long time ago, that this car is quite 'thirsty'. I would value your opinion.

Asked on 5 October 2011 by TT, Sheffield

Answered by Honest John

It is huge fun to drive. I don't know about thirsty. The 1.8 is 167g/km so £190 tax. 39.8mpg combined. It is very cramped, with very little space around you and it is impossible to recline the seats. So make sure you are comfortable in one before considering it

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