How much (just for fun)

[MX-5 Lazza]

That Euphonic thread has got me thinking. Just how much is my car worth? This is only for fun as there is no way I'm selling the car for a good few years if ever. However, it would be interesting to hear peoples thoughts on a value for my car.

Here are the details:

• 2001 UK Mk2.5 1.8i VT Sport
• Being a Sport it has the usual Sport extras.
• Eternal red
• Air conditioning
• 17" OZ Racing Superturissmo wheels with new Toyo T1R 205/40/17
• Heated seats in custom light light grey leather. (I'd refit them if I ever sold it)
• 62k miles.
• FSH for 3 years and serviced by me from then. Very few receipts kept (as I'm not planning to sell).
• FM Twincooler coolant & oil rad
• Relocated oil-filter
• Hard Dog Deuce roll bars
• MP62 Super Charger
• TDR Intercooler
• Adaptronic ecu
• 550cc RC injectors
• RB Power Pulse Dual exhaust
• Larini Sport Cat pipe
• Larini exhaust mid-pipe
• RB Ultra ignition wires
• GAZ Gold Pro suspension with F400/R300 lb/ft springs
• Chrome Bonnet struts
• Stainless steel mesh grill
• Clear/chrome side marker reflectors
• Clear/chrome side indicators
• Stick-on number plate
• MP3/iPod/iPhone compatible stereo + 2x75W Phillips amp + 8" JBL speakers
• Dyno printout showing 242.9bhp (Surrey Rolling Road)

Problems? Well the front has quite a few stone-chips as you'd expect from a car that's used almost exclusively on B-roads (shh... don't mention any track use ). It is however 100% free from rust and has been garaged overnight from new

It would be interesting to hear what people think the price would be for it as it is and if it was reverted back to stock as far as possible. As I said, this is just for fun as I have no plans to sell.

Go on then, what do you think?

[garrykiller]

i'll buy it

[ApexJimi]

Nae idea Lazza, but out of interest, what car WOULD tempt you out of the '5?

[Richyvrlimited]

I'd give you 50p mate :P

Seriously though, a stock MK2.5 is worth what 4k? so it's probably worth 4.5 - 5k.

But if you were to sell, I'd start high and hope to chance an enthusiasts arm with it. It's a pretty limited market a FI'd 5 really.

You'd get a LOT more if you stripped it and sold everything off individually.

[skinny]

given it's a mk2.5 instead of a mk1 and the wrong colour, i can offer £500 cash plus a burger and pint at the next meet

i'd probably need the rest for insurance / fuel

[MX-5 Lazza]

Richyvrlimited said:

But if you were to sell, I'd start high and hope to chance an enthusiasts arm with it. It's a pretty limited market a FI'd 5 really.

I think that is the most important point. As a car it's probably actually worth less than an unmodified equivalent to most people unless someone comes along who wants exactly the mods that I have done in which case they might be prepared to pay a bit more for it. Stripping the mods, returning to stock and selling separately will of course make the most money.

ApexJimi said:

Nae idea Lazza, but out of interest, what car WOULD tempt you out of the '5?

Good question and one I ask myself every now and then.
I'm not keen on any Porsche (not sure why, I know they are good, I just don't want one). Possibly a modded Elise, something like a supercharged 111R, definitely an Evora S though I'd miss having a convertible so I still wouldn't really want to swap. Problem is, anything that might tempt me away is way out of my budget

[Loopyleesa]

I think you should give me your supercharger

[eunos ross]

MX-5 Lazza said:

Good question and one I ask myself every now and then.
I'm not keen on any Porsche (not sure why, I know they are good, I just don't want one). Possibly a modded Elise, something like a supercharged 111R, definitely an Evora S though I'd miss having a convertible so I still wouldn't really want to swap. Problem is, anything that might tempt me away is way out of my budget

ooooh lotus...........

Lots
Of
Trouble
Usually
Serious

[CraigVmax]

are people still saying that?

that was the clever thing to say in 1985 wasnt it

[Riknos]

It still applies, especially to K series engined cars

[skinny]

next step = noble?

[eunos ross]

Sorry Craig, i dont think ive used it since 85 but hey.... never one to miss a chance and all of that...

[CraigVmax]

fairplay matey.

Those alfas, do they still rust?

[eunos ross]

lol.... my mate had a 156 2.5l v6!.... he got it stuck in the local ford by us last year when the water was up really high and had to be towed out

we called it

A
Lovely
Floating
Automobie

he still gets ribbed for it now!

[JQ]

According to this advert :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-Mazda-MX-5-Supercharged...

you car is worth around £12,000.

[Dift]

I have no idea, but looking at all the goodies on it... All it would really need to be perfect (for me) is a roll bar and some 15" wheels (plus it was BRG). If it had them I'd happily pay ~£5500-£6000 (if I had that cash and I was looking for a 5). Unfortunately it would be worth more in parts like you say... But it's sad to break a car (I've never done it).

You don't want a supercharged Elise lazza! Stick with a Honda/Audi powered one. Looking at your current car, you like to mod them... The sky is your limit with a Honda/audi engine strapped down in the back!

Again, I know very little about mx5s... I bought a dog of one thats eating all my mod fund so please don't be offended if my guesses were low.

Edited by Dift on Thursday 2nd June 22:35

[missdiane]

Riknos said:

It still applies, especially to K series engined cars

6 years on ours has been fairly trouble free, the dreaded HGF was the only thing. £700 to fix, compared to a £900 service this year for the boring Seat busmobile. I'd say Lotus has been the best of them all for garage bills

Now Noble...

[MX-5 Lazza]

Dift said:

...All it would really need to be perfect (for me) is a roll bar and some 15" wheels

I do have a set of 15" wheels (Rota Circuit 10 with 195/50/15 Yoko A048 tyres) and a roll bar (Hard Dog Deuce - so not a tall track biased roll bar but plenty good enough for road and occasional track-day use and looks great).

Dift said:

You don't want a supercharged Elise lazza! Stick with a Honda/Audi powered one. Looking at your current car, you like to mod them... The sky is your limit with a Honda/audi engine strapped down in the back!

I have a mate with a supercharged 111R - he had the SC fitted, not a factory supercharged car so that would satisfy me for modding. I've driven it on track and yes, I would like one though I think I'd actually prefer an S1. Problem with the Honda/Audi conversions is that they are then very very serious cars and I'm just not that good a driver!

[Richyvrlimited]

JQ said:

According to this advert :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-Mazda-MX-5-Supercharged...

you car is worth around £12,000.

Yeah, well that 'company' that built the car also sells counterfeit MegaSquirt stuff so steer well clear either way.

[ApexJimi]

MX-5 Lazza said:

[ Problem with the Honda/Audi conversions is that they are then very very serious cars and I'm just not that good a driver!

That's easy.

Get good!