mx5 vs sierra

[Big Vern]

Originally Posted by robo

I dont think its a Vs as much as what turns up. You may read the sierra is in decline but that is not the case , there are still plenty about with spares etc and that will go on for years. The Sierra running gear can take more abuse if you are planning upgrades, the mx5 running gear makes for a very complete package but might have a question mark over the rear diff arrangement. Only time will tell.

bob ( getting ready to be shot down in flames)

Here come the flames
MX5 running gear can take a 250+bhp turbo motor without problems - there are enough of these conversions about.

The engine and the gear ratios in the MX5 are much more sporty than the sierra which was intended as a mid sized family car. For me its a no brainer, the MX5 wins every time and with plenty still about they are much easier to find with the running gear in good order than Sierra's
As for the rear diff so long as its properly constrained as I have stated elsewhere then there is no problem!

BV