What should I insure my RS ltd for?
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It's probably well worth speaking to the local MX-5 Owner's Club co-ordinator. They should be able to give you a reasonable valuation for your car. If you go down the "agreed valuation" route (which you ought to, otherwise an insurer will likely pay market value) then they would probably be able to fill in your insurance valuation form.
MX-5 Lazza said:
That's probably not what he wanted to hear 
Maybe not, but there you go, I think some people think there is an "RS tax" on these, but then when it comes down to it....MX-5 Lazza said:
The problem is, it's just an old Mk1 MX5. If someone specifically wants an RS then they might be willing to pay a little extra for it but to most people it won't be worth any more than any Mk1.
.... this! Realistically, I've seen RS's for sale at more than I sold mine for, but generally, they either didn't sell at the price, or took a long time to sell.They're rock bottom now, but should be worth a cut above the rest in a few years time.
It's difficult to say and there's no given pattern to values, but if it's a particularly good example (minimal/no rust and decent bodywork) then I think you should be expecting a valuation of north of £3k...
It's difficult to say and there's no given pattern to values, but if it's a particularly good example (minimal/no rust and decent bodywork) then I think you should be expecting a valuation of north of £3k...
I doubt the car is really worth that much. I've spent £11k on modifications on my car over the years but I don't expect to get any of that back without having to strip the car to sell in pieces. Unfortunately money spent on cars is for your own benefit and won't have any effect on car value. Having the "correct" seats in an RS makes it more desirable, not more expensive (unless you find someone who really wants an RS with those seats).
Is it fair to guess that your car is in good condition with solid sills, good bodywork etc? Overall condition is still a big deal, no matter what model it is. A rough RS is as worthless as any other rough MX5/Eunos
So presuming it is in good condition, its still one of the rarest Eunos models, in a very desirable colour and with a good spec and that type of car is always going to be in demand. An RS Ltd or any of the later 'Type II' cars are way better to drive than standard 1.6/1.8s, in my opinion.
I buy/sell MX5s for a living and have done so for the last 7 or 8 years now and I reckon a good RS should be worth north of £3000, and trust me, prices are rising for good limited edition cars now. I'm selling good 'Type IIs' for around £2500 and I can sell every one I can get my hands on, so its looking good for RS Ltds right now.
Worth mentioning that my own car is an RS Ltd...
So presuming it is in good condition, its still one of the rarest Eunos models, in a very desirable colour and with a good spec and that type of car is always going to be in demand. An RS Ltd or any of the later 'Type II' cars are way better to drive than standard 1.6/1.8s, in my opinion.
I buy/sell MX5s for a living and have done so for the last 7 or 8 years now and I reckon a good RS should be worth north of £3000, and trust me, prices are rising for good limited edition cars now. I'm selling good 'Type IIs' for around £2500 and I can sell every one I can get my hands on, so its looking good for RS Ltds right now.
Worth mentioning that my own car is an RS Ltd...
Sbloxxy said:
Is it fair to guess that your car is in good condition with solid sills, good bodywork etc? Overall condition is still a big deal, no matter what model it is. A rough RS is as worthless as any other rough MX5/Eunos
So presuming it is in good condition, its still one of the rarest Eunos models, in a very desirable colour and with a good spec and that type of car is always going to be in demand. An RS Ltd or any of the later 'Type II' cars are way better to drive than standard 1.6/1.8s, in my opinion.
I buy/sell MX5s for a living and have done so for the last 7 or 8 years now and I reckon a good RS should be worth north of £3000, and trust me, prices are rising for good limited edition cars now. I'm selling good 'Type IIs' for around £2500 and I can sell every one I can get my hands on, so its looking good for RS Ltds right now.
Worth mentioning that my own car is an RS Ltd...
Bugger, I sold my minty one for £2,200 a few years back, complete with perfect condition seats So presuming it is in good condition, its still one of the rarest Eunos models, in a very desirable colour and with a good spec and that type of car is always going to be in demand. An RS Ltd or any of the later 'Type II' cars are way better to drive than standard 1.6/1.8s, in my opinion.
I buy/sell MX5s for a living and have done so for the last 7 or 8 years now and I reckon a good RS should be worth north of £3000, and trust me, prices are rising for good limited edition cars now. I'm selling good 'Type IIs' for around £2500 and I can sell every one I can get my hands on, so its looking good for RS Ltds right now.
Worth mentioning that my own car is an RS Ltd...
Shouldn't have sold it at all though, really.Gassing Station | Mazda MX5/Roadster/Miata | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff