Motoring Discussion > Mazda MX5 - "New" 11 year old car - worth it? Buying / Selling
Thread Author: Manatee Replies: 12

 Mazda MX5 - "New" 11 year old car - worth it? - Manatee
A "concours" example, <6,000 miles, for £6k.

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I'm very tempted, already owning a well used, scruffy example that I have already spent c. £3k on over 2 years, excludng the low purchase price. It still needs the front brakes renewing, and decent radio, and the driver's window lifter sorted.

The only reasons not to swap, for me, are that the premium for a concours car is wasted given I want it to use; and it's too perfect - I'll worry about damage, which I currently don't.

I was similarly tempted by a 'preserved' E class a few years ago - 5 years old, 3,000 miles, with plastic on the seats still. But what was the point of paying extra for a car that had never been out in the rain, to use it in exactly those conditions?

I still think the £6k is a bargain though. They say if you want a nice one, buy a nice one.
 Messages Author Date
 Mazda MX5 - "New" 11 year old car - wo.. new Manatee 13 May 13 08:39
 Mazda MX5 - "New" 11 year old car - wort.. new ToMoCo 13 May 13 08:52
 Mazda MX5 - "New" 11 year old car - wort.. new Dog 13 May 13 09:04
 Mazda MX5 - "New" 11 year old car - wort.. new BobbyG 13 May 13 09:37
 Mazda MX5 - "New" 11 year old car - wor.. new madf 13 May 13 11:01
 Mazda MX5 - "New" 11 year old car - wor.. new madf 13 May 13 11:02
 Mazda MX5 - "New" 11 year old car - wo.. new Tigger 13 May 13 12:09
 Mazda MX5 - "New" 11 year old car - w.. new Manatee 13 May 13 12:18
 Mazda MX5 - "New" 11 year old car -.. new Tigger 13 May 13 13:20
 Mazda MX5 - "New" 11 year old car - wort.. new No FM2R 13 May 13 13:36
 Mazda MX5 - "New" 11 year old car - wor.. new Manatee 13 May 13 14:10
 Mazda MX5 - "New" 11 year old car - wo.. new - 13 May 13 21:54
 Mazda MX5 - "New" 11 year old car - w.. new Manatee 13 May 13 23:11
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