urgent car buying advice

[madasahatstand]

can anyone make my mind up for me

saw this wee car todat and the owner is selling it at 6300. she says she will go to 6k. ive laways wanted one of these but im a bit scared to go for it as its only got 2 seats. 80 percent of the time im in the car alone and brad has a car......mmmmmmmmmm

here she is



ive done a data check and she looks clean. anythng else i should worry about. the wee car is gleaming. photo doesnt do it justice


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[Newmanseye]

Thats the hard top version was never my cup of tea, but price wise its seems reasonable.

Get a mechanic to check it over though

[madasahatstand]

Thats the hard top version was never my cup of tea, but price wise its seems reasonable.

Get a mechanic to check it over though

its also a soft top. look. know any good mechanics or the cost of gettng it checked? dont want to get ripped off

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[byronkincaid]

Not a popular colour, depends on how long you're going to keep it of course as to if that's a problem for resale or not.

[madasahatstand]

on the top gear site it gives a review. says its good in terms of depreciation. i dont know how long i would keep it. ive no plans so sell if i buy unless it proves to be impracticle

[Nem]

Call up a Mazda dealer with the registration and see what data they have on the car, Mileage etc... to see if it has been clocked

[madasahatstand]

Call up a Mazda dealer with the registration and see what data they have on the car, Mileage etc... to see if it has been clocked

thanks nemesis. ive got this info. ive done my homework


Make & Model Mazda Mx-5 S
VIN (Partial) ..........7422 (full VIN check)
Engine Size 1840cc
Engine Number BP 367624
First Registered 29 Jan 1999
Former Keepers 1
Last Keeper Change The last recorded change of keeper occurred on 17 Mar 2004
Colour Gold
Colour changes There is no record of this registration being subject to a colour change.
Plate Transfer This registration has been involved in a plate change, please call 0870 118 1630 if further investigation is required.
Scrapped There is no record of this registration being scrapped.
Imported There is no record of this registration being imported.
Exported There is no record of this registration being exported.
Stolen There is no record of this registration being stolen.
Write-off There is no record of this registration being written-off. Information supplied by the DVLA, Police and ABI.

its got 35 thousand miles with no sign of wear inside the car at all. im very nervous about parting with 6k. my current car is costing me more than this would.mmmmmm

[Nem]

Call up a Mazda dealer with the registration and see what data they have on the car, Mileage etc... to see if it has been clocked

thanks nemesis. ive got this info. ive done my homework


Make & Model Mazda Mx-5 S
VIN (Partial) ..........7422 (full VIN check)
Engine Size 1840cc
Engine Number BP 367624
First Registered 29 Jan 1999
Former Keepers 1
Last Keeper Change The last recorded change of keeper occurred on 17 Mar 2004
Colour Gold
Colour changes There is no record of this registration being subject to a colour change.
Plate Transfer This registration has been involved in a plate change, please call 0870 118 1630 if further investigation is required.
Scrapped There is no record of this registration being scrapped.
Imported There is no record of this registration being imported.
Exported There is no record of this registration being exported.
Stolen There is no record of this registration being stolen.
Write-off There is no record of this registration being written-off. Information supplied by the DVLA, Police and ABI.

its got 35 thousand miles with no sign of wear inside the car at all. im very nervous about parting with 6k. my current car is costing me more than this would.mmmmmm

If it is the car of your dreams you should buy it. It sounds like a decent car, 1 owner, 35k in 7 years (100 miles a week.)

Do you like the colour?

Edit: Where has it been serviced? The above info is great, but it still doesnt mean it hasn't been clocked.

[Newmanseye]

looks like a good buy on the top of things mad, and you have done your homework, all thats left to do is test drive it and listen for noises... o and het a feel for the car pulling and the general stuff.

as long as thats ok you should be on to a winner

[madasahatstand]

i LOVE it. it sparkles in the sun. thanks nem. maybe it is the car of my dreams, except for maybe a bmw roadster but i cant afford that. i feel a purchase coming on. i think i just need pushing. brad says 'its up to you'. no support at all

mad

[Nem]

You should go for it, like Newman said previously, on a test drive make sure there is no funny noises, knocking etc...

Still call up Mazda though, see if any work or other stuff has been done on the car. Has the car been serviced at a Mazda dealership?

[madasahatstand]

looks like a good buy on the top of things mad, and you have done your homework, all thats left to do is test drive it and listen for noises... o and het a feel for the car pulling and the general stuff.

as long as thats ok you should be on to a winner

i feel like an anorack saying it but i met the lassie selling it today and she let me have a go. i flooded the engine when i put the accelerator dont. she says you dont have to touch the peddle.  
brad said a bit of white smoke initially came out of the exhaust but went away as soon as we were off. i thought it drove ok. different to my renault megane scenic when im right up above the traffic. i wish i was rich and i could get lots of cars. porshe wagon thing looks awesome, or a landrover. the choice would be endless.

[madasahatstand]

yes its got the full mazda dealership yearly service record.
one last question
it has a faint scratch on one of the back wings and a little ding in the drivers door. the owner says she got a quote for £50 to fix the ding.
should i brass neck it and ask for another £200 off to get it repaired? or is the 300 discount enough. i dont know if i should ask.
that sale is getting nearer

[Nem]

yes its got the full mazda dealership yearly service record.
one last question
it has a faint scratch on one of the back wings and a little ding in the drivers door. the owner says she got a quote for £50 to fix the ding.
should i brass neck it and ask for another £200 off to get it repaired? or is the 300 discount enough. i dont know if i should ask.
that sale is getting nearer

Offer her £5800 with a smile on your face, say that you phoned mazda and the ding and scratch will cost £200 to fix.

[RFC]

The AA do a good check for you and its not too dear
my work always gets them to check the old cars before they sell them on and provides the certifacate with the car
try and ask the seller to do the same .. if you dont ask ...