Price fluctuations and waiting...
Discussion
Its been a year or so since I last used to read this little area, and I was straight in here when It started up. I missed out on getting a roadster last time I had the opportunity. Now its coming around again, got a few more questions to ponder while I waste time on the classisfieds...
Is it really worth waiting till Autumn? I dont expect prices actually 'fall' that much, but is the market likely to be a bit more healthy from a buyers perspective? More cars to choose from?
The Winter summer thing does apply in the case of classics/more expensive cars, but is it really so relevant when were talking about Mk1 Eunos's for a couple of grand or so?
Is it just me, or are there less reallyp cheap early ones about than there were 2 years ago when I was first looking?
Second question - De-cats. I need a decatted exhaust in my life. What year car do I need to be able to legally run de-cat. Pre 93 for a UK car, later for a Eunos?
Is it really worth waiting till Autumn? I dont expect prices actually 'fall' that much, but is the market likely to be a bit more healthy from a buyers perspective? More cars to choose from?
The Winter summer thing does apply in the case of classics/more expensive cars, but is it really so relevant when were talking about Mk1 Eunos's for a couple of grand or so?
Is it just me, or are there less reallyp cheap early ones about than there were 2 years ago when I was first looking?
Second question - De-cats. I need a decatted exhaust in my life. What year car do I need to be able to legally run de-cat. Pre 93 for a UK car, later for a Eunos?
snotrag said:
Its been a year or so since I last used to read this little area, and I was straight in here when It started up. I missed out on getting a roadster last time I had the opportunity. Now its coming around again, got a few more questions to ponder while I waste time on the classisfieds...
Is it really worth waiting till Autumn? I dont expect prices actually 'fall' that much, but is the market likely to be a bit more healthy from a buyers perspective? More cars to choose from?
The Winter summer thing does apply in the case of classics/more expensive cars, but is it really so relevant when were talking about Mk1 Eunos's for a couple of grand or so?
I find it doesn't make that much of a difference really. There a both pros and cons for doing either from both a buyers' and sellers' perspective. Just go out when you are ready and buy the best you can for what you have.Is it really worth waiting till Autumn? I dont expect prices actually 'fall' that much, but is the market likely to be a bit more healthy from a buyers perspective? More cars to choose from?
The Winter summer thing does apply in the case of classics/more expensive cars, but is it really so relevant when were talking about Mk1 Eunos's for a couple of grand or so?
snotrag said:
Is it just me, or are there less reallyp cheap early ones about than there were 2 years ago when I was first looking?
It goes like that. Some people who perhaps would have traded up etc are probably thinking it's not worth the bother given the economic circumstances etc.snotrag said:
Second question - De-cats. I need a decatted exhaust in my life. What year car do I need to be able to legally run de-cat. Pre 93 for a UK car, later for a Eunos?
Pre 93. Not sure about Eunos, but bear in mind that a decatted exhaust alone won't do a great deal. A sports exhaust like a Larini for e.g would do much more for your aural pleasure than just a decat.A Larini + Decat on the other hand...
I don't think summer / winter really affects price much these days as the roof is so good its not like the old MG's where you got wet in winter so they were stored away.
I think there are loads of utter bargains about if you look hard and are prepared to travel.
Unfortunately there are some right dogs too.
CAT's IIRC Pre K plate UK and pre 96 import.
I think there are loads of utter bargains about if you look hard and are prepared to travel.
Unfortunately there are some right dogs too.
CAT's IIRC Pre K plate UK and pre 96 import.
skinny said:
umm you also have an s/c lazza which migth make things a bit louder than normal too... 
True but I've driven it a couple of times with the SC bypass tied open to make it na and it's hardly any quieter at all, in fact it's a bit louder as I have to rev it harder to make progress - with the sc I can poodle around under 3krpm and still be driving faster than 99% of the traffic Edited by skinny on Monday 28th July 10:35
Negative Creep said:
Would sales be slower in the winter? I'm in half a mind to sell mine before winter as I don't want to be cold just to have the roof off (yes I'm a wimp)
If you like the car just buy a hardtop for the winter. Pick them up for £500 or so upwards 2nd hand. You'll spend more selling the MX and buying something else I'd think. Plus it's an asset you can sell for £500 or so upwards in 3 or so years time.Gassing Station | Mazda MX5/Roadster/Miata | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff