Phoenix Fives

Kamatari · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:12 am Post subject: Purchase advice

Hey guys,

Quick question for you all, im looking at a silver mk2.5 2004 thats priced at £4999, its done 34785 Miles and as far as i can tell its in pretty good condition ALTHOUGH it has had a roof repair done to it (little cut about 2" long") that is noticeable but nothing too bad and i'd be looking at getting a new mohair soft top instead of vinyl anyway

So for £4999, what do you guys reckon?

Edit:

Nicked some pictures of it:

raydar27 · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:04 am Post subject:

i think for 5k with a rip in the roof it maybe a tad over priced. id aim for 4.5K but im sure you could get an RS mk2 or sport for that money
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Kamatari · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:48 am Post subject:

Should have mentioned that this is from a mazda dealership aswell (as im looking to Px my current car), the little rip has been repaired but there is a little discolouration around the repair which you can kinda notice in the second picture

Do you reckon there would be much to haggle with? originally this was listed for 5999 but they listed as a 1.8 when its actually a 1.6 which is why they dropped it to 4999

raydar27 · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:55 am Post subject:

dealership!!.... get a roof and service out of them Cool

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Kamatari · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 12:29 pm Post subject:

im getting the standard service they do on the car with a years warrenty but for the roof they are quoting 800odd for just the standard one where i could go to Mark(think thats the right name) and get a mohair one for nearly half that!

Then i could always stick the old roof on ebay or something and get a little bit back from it.

£500 over what you're reckoning isnt too bad i think..as i suppose i am getting the years warrenty and all that from a dealership which is slight more than what i'd get from private...

Just depends if the car will last till sat.. i work 9 till 6 and cant get anywhere near the garage till 7pm after work which is when it closes Sad

Plus ive gotta wait till wed/thurs for my car to come back from servicing and mot Sad

Kamatari · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:25 pm Post subject:

Seems like this dealership is being annoying and don't like to get back in touch with info even though ive got the money in my hand which they know...

This roof repair is a bodge job which is why "apparently" they reduced the price to 4999 instead of 5999...although they did advertise it everywhere as a 1.8 to begin with. So they are saying the car is "as is" with the roof and are not budging...

Also the boot had all condensation in which they are "apparently" sorting out

we've told them that we are interested in the car, we'd be happy to put a deposit down but we can't Px my car till sat because im working 9till6 and dont get home till around 7..we just want the boot sorted and the roof patched...they said they'll get back in touch to let us know when its done...but i doubt they will

chris · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:39 pm Post subject:

my advice would be walk away theres plenty more available
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Kamatari · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:51 pm Post subject:

Any places you might be able to recommend that do a decent Px and the MX5's arent too expensive? my budget will go up to a stretch of £6500 but thats include a Px on my current car at about £3500

Edit: and ideally looking for not high mileage depending on the price...

raydar27 · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:17 pm Post subject:

Whats the dealers name? (out of interest)

I dont like dealerships Evil or Very Mad

but im stuck in my way
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Kamatari · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:28 pm Post subject:

Colliers Mazda...don't go snapping up ones im looking at haha

Kamatari · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:58 pm Post subject:

What do you lot think to this? 28.5k on the clock, 2004 again,

" 2 Doors, Manual, Convertible, Petrol, 28,579 miles, Black, 2 Owner(s), Alloys, Traction Control, Remote Locking, Dual Front Airbags, Radio/CD Player, Sports Seats, ABS with EBD. £5,988 "

Sarah · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:26 pm Post subject:

(Tee Hee....an ickle someone is going to throttle me for saying this *chuckle* Wink

) Well you've certainly picked the right MK!!!!!!!! and colour Embaressed

I agree with the boys...there's plenty more out there, just keep looking and one will jump out at you...if you're unsure about things or they seem fishy it just isn't worth it.

HOWEVER!!!!!!!!!!!

I may have a solution for you da da daaaaaaarrrrr...can you hear the cogs turning? I know of a lady owner in brum who is selling her MK2, and it's silver.....hang on...i'll be back with pictures!
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chris · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:34 pm Post subject:

Sarah · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:53 pm Post subject:

Kamatari · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:57 pm Post subject:

i will definately watch this space! unless you want to pm me the links/details ill see if i can get it to work Very Happy

stuartb · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:08 pm Post subject:

Kamatari · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:11 pm Post subject:

maybe secretly she is but isnt wanting anyone to know Wink

Sarah · Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:49 pm Post subject:

MattB13 · Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:11 am Post subject:

Kamatari · Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:06 am Post subject: