Selling MX-5 (prices?)

[pstruck]

Due to the overwhelming urge to buy a new 'toy' (not saying what on this forum! ) I need to sell my trusty old '91 Roadster.

It's 1.6 V-Spec in black, with tan leather, in good condition throughout and with 54k on the clock.

Now I know this isn't necessarily the best time of year for selling, but anyone want to suggest a good asking price.

I have had a quick scan through Autotrader and prices seem to vary a lot.

[BenjC]

Auto or Manual? Light weight shortnose crank or not?

[pstruck]

Manual. Can't remember the business about the crank... how do I tell 'short' or long' nose?
Few minor trim extras (shiny interior bits).
Other than that fairly standard (orig wheels, no body kit, etc).

[BenjC]

The easyest way to tell is to look at the crank pulley and count the slots 4=lwsc more=no lwsc.

Check here for the full details: http://miata.net/garage/crankshaft.html

I reckon £3750 ask £3995. Just my 2p.

[jazzybee]

Bit optomistic I think Ken. Sold my 1991 Silver car with 70k a few weeks back. Tried for 3995 over the summer, finally put it up for £3250 and got £3k

[BenjC]

Holy crap! That is low! I remember that car from your site Jazzy, I would have said it was worth more than 3 bags of sand! Just goes to show that the used car market really is crap at the mo!

[jazzybee]

It seems like a ship load of roadsters came over early in the summer. There is too much supply at the moment, and it would be difficult to get a decent price that does'nt really stand out.

[mike s]

Im looking to buy a 1990-91 1.6 MX-5 in the next month and prices are about £2000-2500 for ones I have looked at.

Mike

>> Edited by mike s on Wednesday 26th November 16:11

[pstruck]

....that low!?

[Mr E]

I'm considering a 2nd car as a daily driver (15mpg hurts the wallet a bit).

Decent '91 1.6 MX5 could be right up my alley. Always fancied one.

And at that sort of money it's an utter steal.

[dougal]

You could do a hell of alot worse MR E.