You do occasionally see autos knocking about on the OC forum but they are difficult to find...

I'm still hoping my left leg improves. I don't think auto boxes really suit a car like the MX-5. The manual 6-speed in my old one was superb once the oil had warmed up - fast and accurate.

Im not sure the UK NA's had LSDs :(

*cough* YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO!

My '5 for all its blemishes, frustrations and ability to cost me money (mainly on mods) its the best car ive ever owned.

Wasn't it the last of the line mk2.5 1.8is that got the LSD like ColinD's old one?

I'll buy one, one day

Well if you ever fancy cleaning another one.....

70 quid a month?

Is there a number missing from that figure?

No. We need to be grateful we have jobs, apparently. Union have rolled over and had their belly tickled - bigger fish to fry. It only affects about 5% of the workforce as most people weren't entitled to a car... :(