MX-5 OC Forum

Guys i mention this car as i assume as we are into two seat sports cars this would be of interest .One of my favourite cars is the x19.The only problem now is body work and reliability ,but a great car.Came across a cracker today 2nf feb  on the used cars ni(nireland)web site.Its the best version in my opinion the 1500 vs.It only has approx 9,000 miles on it.It is two tone in silver ,and charcoal, and has the full red leather interior.As if nearly just out of the showroom.One woman owner. worth a look at the website,very very rare,James

A friend, in Ballynahinch, had an original 1974 X-19, in dayglo orange. As he worked for Bombardier, he was sent away for 2 years to Texas, to work on a USMC contract. During that time, he arranged for his large collection of classics (10-12 cars)  to be stored in a large dry barn. Upon his return, I helped him move over the fleet. The X-19 went into storage as a perfect working car; he had even removed the carpets, to ensure that damp would not affect the electrics. Predictably, during its 2 years sojourn, it had turned into a clown car; the popup lights went haywire upon starting the car.

I used to hillclimb/sprint with the TSCC (Croft, Kirkistown, Nutts Corner, Garron Point, Cultra etc). My nemesis was a black/silver X-19 VS, that the owner had fitted with a 2.0 Lancia engine; it could just about keep pace with the standard 91 Eunos Roadster.

So, when are you going to buy the Fiat, to join your Lotus Eclap? Or is a MGF still under consideration?

 Er...rot box

M-m

The clue is in the title of the Forum

Apologies

Nick and Jane (aka The Captain):

The clue is in the title of the Forum

[devilsadvocate]

What, you mean "Car Talk: Talk about all things motoring related, non MX5"?

[/devilsadvocate]

nickbee:

Nick and Jane (aka The Captain):

The clue is in the title of the Forum

[devilsadvocate]

What, you mean "Car Talk: Talk about all things motoring related, non MX5"?

[/devilsadvocate]

Indeed an X19 is not an MX-5 and is perfectly acceptable to be discussed here, this forum is likely to last longer than its bodywork though.

 Seems no matter what i put on some people cant resist denegrating my threads.I wont repond to the bateing ect.The mods have warned you on another thread about this.Talking about this subject is totally legitamate, and i hope interesting to some. I trust that the mods will take note of the continuing bateing by some members.Thankyou to the other members for their interesting replies,JamesPs guys i agree it is a rot box the x19 ,i had a silver one and tempermental.The reason i put the thread about this one though is that its in mint near showroom condition.anyone who enjoys driving trust me i had one ,its a joy to drive with the mid engine ,and handling.Its a rare oportunity to buy a nearly new x19  and reexsperience the brilliant handling,plus its the best ,and best equiped version(VS)

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 Seems no matter what i put on some people cant resist denegrating my threads.I wont repond to the bateing ect.The mods have warned you on another thread about this.Talking about this subject is totally legitamate, and i hope interesting to some. I trust that the mods will take note of the continuing bateing by some members.Thankyou to the other members for their interesting replies,JamesPs guys i agree it is a rot box the x19 ,i had a silver one and tempermental.The reason i put the thread about this one though is that its in mint near showroom condition.anyone who enjoys driving trust me i had one ,its a joy to drive with the mid engine ,and handling.Its a rare oportunity to buy a nearly new x19  and reexsperience the brilliant handling,plus its the best ,and best equiped version(VS)

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 Seems no matter what i put on some people cant resist denegrating my threads.I wont repond to the bateing ect.The mods have warned you on another thread about this.Talking about this subject is totally legitamate, and i hope interesting to some. I trust that the mods will take note of the continuing bateing by some members.Thankyou to the other members for their interesting replies,JamesPs guys i agree it is a rot box the x19 ,i had a silver one and tempermental.The reason i put the thread about this one though is that its in mint near showroom condition.anyone who enjoys driving trust me i had one ,its a joy to drive with the mid engine ,and handling.Its a rare oportunity to buy a nearly new x19  and reexsperience the brilliant handling,plus its the best ,and best equiped version(VS)

when didyu own a X19?I nowyou sedthat innotherthred thatbefore your Rodster youhadnt driven for a long time.didyou by the Fiat knew? why did you sell it?The prublemwith midengined cars isphysiks. As I sed,thenonFederalised X19s are the best, andmust collectible.Late onesare like a tartshandbag. Idrove one, didnae ejoy it, but maybeI don'tenjoy driving lik you do.canyou post the actual link, becuzyou are leavingit to us to gess the website.

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 Seems no matter what i put on some people cant resist denegrating my threads.I wont repond to the bateing ect.The mods have warned you on another thread about this.Talking about this subject is totally legitamate, and i hope interesting to some. I trust that the mods will take note of the continuing bateing by some members.Thankyou to the other members for their interesting replies,JamesPs guys i agree it is a rot box the x19 ,i had a silver one and tempermental.The reason i put the thread about this one though is that its in mint near showroom condition.anyone who enjoys driving trust me i had one ,its a joy to drive with the mid engine ,and handling.Its a rare oportunity to buy a nearly new x19  and reexsperience the brilliant handling,plus its the best ,and best equiped version(VS)

when didyu own a X19?I nowyou sedthat innotherthred thatbefore your Rodster youhadnt driven for a long time.didyou by the Fiat knew? why did you sell it?The prublemwith midengined cars isphysiks. As I sed,thenonFederalised X19s are the best, andmust collectible.Late onesare like a tartshandbag. Idrove one, didnae ejoy it, but maybeI don'tenjoy driving lik you do.canyou post the actual link, becuzyou are leavingit to us to gess the website.

Whut e say

M-m

 Nick and Jane fair answer no problem ,James

I don't see a problem talking about other cars in this part of the forum. That is what it's here for. Let's give the guy a break.

The X19 always struck me as an interesting idea - glad it existed - but never really wanted one.

The "interesting idea - glad it existed" bit comes from the basic premise of the car - a cheap titchy mid-engined two seater with sharp lines like a mini esprit. Ferrari-esque fun on a budget. On paper, that sounds quite appealing. You get 80% of the benefits of a supercar for 20% of the costs. After all, that is largely what the MX-5 is about. Who needs a 150 mph top speed when the national speed limit is just 70? And who really wants a car that you'd be too scared to drive in case you scratched it?

But ... the "never really wanted one" bit comes when you add in the word "Fiat". A complicated mid-engined car from Fiat's troubled orange period, when the dreaded tin worm accelerated faster than the cars did. Hmmm - no thanks.

Now, if the X19 had been built by Mazda, Honda, Toyota, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Ford ...

I have a similar problem with the TR7/ TR8. As a child of the seventies I quite like the x-wing starfighter wedgy look. I just wish it hadn't been made by British "it'll do" Leyland.

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 Seems no matter what i put on some people cant resist denegrating my threads.I wont repond to the bateing ect.The mods have warned you on another thread about this.Talking about this subject is totally legitamate, and i hope interesting to some. I trust that the mods will take note of the continuing bateing by some members.Thankyou to the other members for their interesting replies,JamesPs guys i agree it is a rot box the x19 ,i had a silver one and tempermental.The reason i put the thread about this one though is that its in mint near showroom condition.anyone who enjoys driving trust me i had one ,its a joy to drive with the mid engine ,and handling.Its a rare oportunity to buy a nearly new x19  and reexsperience the brilliant handling,plus its the best ,and best equiped version(VS)

when didyu own a X19?I nowyou sedthat innotherthred thatbefore your Rodster youhadnt driven for a long time.didyou by the Fiat knew? why did you sell it?The prublemwith midengined cars isphysiks. As I sed,thenonFederalised X19s are the best, andmust collectible.Late onesare like a tartshandbag. Idrove one, didnae ejoy it, but maybeI don'tenjoy driving lik you do.canyou post the actual link, becuzyou are leavingit to us to gess the website.

Best post I've seen on here for ages.... LOL