No interest in my car. Any advice?
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Ive had my car up for sale for just over 2 weeks and haven't had a single call. Ive been steadily reducing the price and I'm now at the point where I wouldn't want to discount it any further.
The ad is factual and there are loads of pictures and the price is now very competitive too.
Anybody have any advice on how to increase the desirability of the car?
I wont post a link to the ad because that would be naughty, but this is the text:
I'm regrettably selling my 2003 Mazda Mx5 1.8i with 91,000 on the clock.
Having just had the brakes overhauled, I was told our family will be growing and I should be swapping the car for a 4 seater, so here it is. Up for sale
It has a full service history (see bottom of page for details)
TAX 31/10/13
MOT 27/7/13
New rear discs and pads May 13
New front o/s calliper May 13 - front discs and pads serviced but not replaced.
All the tyres have lots of tread left (6mm on most worn) and are Cooper Zeon xtc Tyres.
The wheels have very minor curbing. (worst pictured)
The interior looks good for the age, though there is slight wear on the drivers seat.
The hood is in good condition aside from some wearing in the creases along the top of the windows. It is still watertight and has a heated glass rear screen.
The engine is smooth and quiet and still pulls nicely.
As far as the bodywork is concerned, it is good overall, but has some tiny dings here and there along with minor surface scratching, all consistent with age. The rear passenger sill has some bubbling.
£2450 or sensible offer.
Service history:
Registered 31/7/03
30/1/04 – 13,123
13/5/04 – miles not recorded
14/4/05 – 31,462
24/3/06 – 41,647
19/4/07 – 49,451
28/7/08 – 59,716
16/7/09 – 67,390 (cambelt)
8/7/10 – 74,576
27/7/11 – 81,712
25/7/12 – 87,790 (front pads)
16/5/13 – 90893 - rear discs and pads changed and front o/s calliper replaced
The ad is factual and there are loads of pictures and the price is now very competitive too.
Anybody have any advice on how to increase the desirability of the car?
I wont post a link to the ad because that would be naughty, but this is the text:
I'm regrettably selling my 2003 Mazda Mx5 1.8i with 91,000 on the clock.
Having just had the brakes overhauled, I was told our family will be growing and I should be swapping the car for a 4 seater, so here it is. Up for sale
It has a full service history (see bottom of page for details)
TAX 31/10/13
MOT 27/7/13
New rear discs and pads May 13
New front o/s calliper May 13 - front discs and pads serviced but not replaced.
All the tyres have lots of tread left (6mm on most worn) and are Cooper Zeon xtc Tyres.
The wheels have very minor curbing. (worst pictured)
The interior looks good for the age, though there is slight wear on the drivers seat.
The hood is in good condition aside from some wearing in the creases along the top of the windows. It is still watertight and has a heated glass rear screen.
The engine is smooth and quiet and still pulls nicely.
As far as the bodywork is concerned, it is good overall, but has some tiny dings here and there along with minor surface scratching, all consistent with age. The rear passenger sill has some bubbling.
£2450 or sensible offer.
Service history:
Registered 31/7/03
30/1/04 – 13,123
13/5/04 – miles not recorded
14/4/05 – 31,462
24/3/06 – 41,647
19/4/07 – 49,451
28/7/08 – 59,716
16/7/09 – 67,390 (cambelt)
8/7/10 – 74,576
27/7/11 – 81,712
25/7/12 – 87,790 (front pads)
16/5/13 – 90893 - rear discs and pads changed and front o/s calliper replaced
carscarscars123 said:
Ive had my car up for sale for just over 2 weeks and haven't had a single call. Ive been steadily reducing the price and I'm now at the point where I wouldn't want to discount it any further.
The ad is factual and there are loads of pictures and the price is now very competitive too.
Anybody have any advice on how to increase the desirability of the car?
I wont post a link to the ad because that would be naughty, but this is the text:
I'm regrettably selling my 2003 Mazda Mx5 1.8i with 91,000 on the clock.
Having just had the brakes overhauled, I was told our family will be growing and I should be swapping the car for a 4 seater, so here it is. Up for sale
It has a full service history (see bottom of page for details)
TAX 31/10/13
MOT 27/7/13
New rear discs and pads May 13
New front o/s calliper May 13 - front discs and pads serviced but not replaced.
All the tyres have lots of tread left (6mm on most worn) and are Cooper Zeon xtc Tyres.
The wheels have very minor curbing. (worst pictured)
The interior looks good for the age, though there is slight wear on the drivers seat.
The hood is in good condition aside from some wearing in the creases along the top of the windows. It is still watertight and has a heated glass rear screen.
The engine is smooth and quiet and still pulls nicely.
As far as the bodywork is concerned, it is good overall, but has some tiny dings here and there along with minor surface scratching, all consistent with age. The rear passenger sill has some bubbling.
£2450 or sensible offer.
Service history:
Registered 31/7/03
30/1/04 – 13,123
13/5/04 – miles not recorded
14/4/05 – 31,462
24/3/06 – 41,647
19/4/07 – 49,451
28/7/08 – 59,716
16/7/09 – 67,390 (cambelt)
8/7/10 – 74,576
27/7/11 – 81,712
25/7/12 – 87,790 (front pads)
16/5/13 – 90893 - rear discs and pads changed and front o/s calliper replaced
It reads like a list of bad points to me. I'd cut the bit about not changing the pads (what does serviced but not replaced actually mean?). Unless cooper tyres are amazing and I've not heard of them, I'd cut that too. The ad is factual and there are loads of pictures and the price is now very competitive too.
Anybody have any advice on how to increase the desirability of the car?
I wont post a link to the ad because that would be naughty, but this is the text:
I'm regrettably selling my 2003 Mazda Mx5 1.8i with 91,000 on the clock.
Having just had the brakes overhauled, I was told our family will be growing and I should be swapping the car for a 4 seater, so here it is. Up for sale
It has a full service history (see bottom of page for details)
TAX 31/10/13
MOT 27/7/13
New rear discs and pads May 13
New front o/s calliper May 13 - front discs and pads serviced but not replaced.
All the tyres have lots of tread left (6mm on most worn) and are Cooper Zeon xtc Tyres.
The wheels have very minor curbing. (worst pictured)
The interior looks good for the age, though there is slight wear on the drivers seat.
The hood is in good condition aside from some wearing in the creases along the top of the windows. It is still watertight and has a heated glass rear screen.
The engine is smooth and quiet and still pulls nicely.
As far as the bodywork is concerned, it is good overall, but has some tiny dings here and there along with minor surface scratching, all consistent with age. The rear passenger sill has some bubbling.
£2450 or sensible offer.
Service history:
Registered 31/7/03
30/1/04 – 13,123
13/5/04 – miles not recorded
14/4/05 – 31,462
24/3/06 – 41,647
19/4/07 – 49,451
28/7/08 – 59,716
16/7/09 – 67,390 (cambelt)
8/7/10 – 74,576
27/7/11 – 81,712
25/7/12 – 87,790 (front pads)
16/5/13 – 90893 - rear discs and pads changed and front o/s calliper replaced
I'd write "The interior and hood look good for the age, with no leaks. Also has the heated glass rear screen which is much better than the early plastic ones."
The word "still" to me, for some reason suggests that it will fail eventually...
The rust is a major put off so I don't think you should mention it unless asked.
ETA it has only been two weeks and the weather has been awful though
fatjon said:
"The rear passenger sill has some bubbling."
is a total run like hell for anyone who has done their homework on the MX5. I would not be putting that in an advert. Leave it for their inspection or fix it.
I could not agree more. Just got myself a rust free 1991 eunos and my first question to every seller was about the sill rust issue. Any mention of rust and I'd walk away. is a total run like hell for anyone who has done their homework on the MX5. I would not be putting that in an advert. Leave it for their inspection or fix it.
Its rusty.
Ergo, anyone who knows their stuff will not want it.
Anyone who doesnt will be blinded by a list of things that are wrong with it.
Make it simple. age, miles history. I'd suggest the MOT and Tax do not help at all either.
Good, bright, clean photos. advertise in usual places.
If you want rid, make it £1999.
Ergo, anyone who knows their stuff will not want it.
Anyone who doesnt will be blinded by a list of things that are wrong with it.
Make it simple. age, miles history. I'd suggest the MOT and Tax do not help at all either.
Good, bright, clean photos. advertise in usual places.
If you want rid, make it £1999.
I have just bought a Mx5 and remember seeing your Ad and sorry I dismissed. Reasons I did
eg; mentioning things like scratches, dinks wear in the seats put me off ( what is mint to some people is different to others) I would of viewed your car if it read a bit more like this.. (I know you are being honest but some time people can be to honest..)
Good look with the sale fella and bang some new pics with it..,, It will look like a new Advert..
I hope you haven't took offence just my opinion.. :0
I'm regrettably selling my 2003 Mazda Mx5 1.8i with 91,000 on the clock.
Tax 31/10/13
Mot will have 12 months
It has a full Service History:
Registered 31/7/03
30/1/04 – 13,123
13/5/04 – miles not recorded
14/4/05 – 31,462
24/3/06 – 41,647
19/4/07 – 49,451
28/7/08 – 59,716
16/7/09 – 67,390 (cambelt)
8/7/10 – 74,576
27/7/11 – 81,712
25/7/12 – 87,790 (front pads)
16/5/13 – 90893 - rear discs and pads changed and front o/s calliper replaced
New rear discs and pads May 13
New front o/s calliper May 13 - front discs and pads serviced t replaced.
All the tyres have lots of tread left (6mm on most worn) and are Cooper Zeon xtc Tyres.
The interior and hood is in great condition. It is watertight and has a heated glass rear screen.
The body work is in very good condition and the car has been Cherished by myself and is a joy to drive,, this is a regrettable sale due to family grow..
£2450 or sensible offer.
eg; mentioning things like scratches, dinks wear in the seats put me off ( what is mint to some people is different to others) I would of viewed your car if it read a bit more like this.. (I know you are being honest but some time people can be to honest..)
Good look with the sale fella and bang some new pics with it..,, It will look like a new Advert..
I hope you haven't took offence just my opinion.. :0
I'm regrettably selling my 2003 Mazda Mx5 1.8i with 91,000 on the clock.
Tax 31/10/13
Mot will have 12 months
It has a full Service History:
Registered 31/7/03
30/1/04 – 13,123
13/5/04 – miles not recorded
14/4/05 – 31,462
24/3/06 – 41,647
19/4/07 – 49,451
28/7/08 – 59,716
16/7/09 – 67,390 (cambelt)
8/7/10 – 74,576
27/7/11 – 81,712
25/7/12 – 87,790 (front pads)
16/5/13 – 90893 - rear discs and pads changed and front o/s calliper replaced
New rear discs and pads May 13
New front o/s calliper May 13 - front discs and pads serviced t replaced.
All the tyres have lots of tread left (6mm on most worn) and are Cooper Zeon xtc Tyres.
The interior and hood is in great condition. It is watertight and has a heated glass rear screen.
The body work is in very good condition and the car has been Cherished by myself and is a joy to drive,, this is a regrettable sale due to family grow..
£2450 or sensible offer.
Make sure you have lots of nice flattering photos of the car in a nice setting too. Not fuzzy ones at odd angles at the side of the road. Wash it and wax it and take it somewhere pretty.
Ultimately the rust would put me off, you are best off taking it out of the add and describing it in detail and providing pics to anyone who asks.
Ultimately the rust would put me off, you are best off taking it out of the add and describing it in detail and providing pics to anyone who asks.
I am having the same problem mate
I have had my turbo'd Eunos for sale for over a week with no interest whatsoever. I thought it would fly out being what it is at this time of year, and I have priced it SUPER competitively with other MX5s.
I think maybe people are looking at holidays etc this time of year so are reluctant to spend wads of money on cars???
I have had my turbo'd Eunos for sale for over a week with no interest whatsoever. I thought it would fly out being what it is at this time of year, and I have priced it SUPER competitively with other MX5s.
I think maybe people are looking at holidays etc this time of year so are reluctant to spend wads of money on cars???
...In the next few weeks I'll be looking for a decent MX5 within the 2/3k bracket.
Just need to find out tomorrow whether everything is good at work.
The only issue is that a lot of the 'local' ones don't look too great.
So it might be a nice road trip
Just need to find out tomorrow whether everything is good at work.
The only issue is that a lot of the 'local' ones don't look too great.
So it might be a nice road trip
Edited by AndrewEH1 on Thursday 6th June 15:09
adz9 said:
I am having the same problem mate
I have had my turbo'd Eunos for sale for over a week with no interest whatsoever. I thought it would fly out being what it is at this time of year, and I have priced it SUPER competitively with other MX5s.
I think maybe people are looking at holidays etc this time of year so are reluctant to spend wads of money on cars???
The market for a turbo'd Eunos is very small. Mine took ages to sell. I have had my turbo'd Eunos for sale for over a week with no interest whatsoever. I thought it would fly out being what it is at this time of year, and I have priced it SUPER competitively with other MX5s.
I think maybe people are looking at holidays etc this time of year so are reluctant to spend wads of money on cars???
The one guy who did view it travelled miles and took it!
Mileage...too high...rust...if it's like that on the outside, what is it like inside or underneath? TBH you make it sound as though there are too many issues...not a car I'd shell £2.5k on. At that end of the market I'd rather spend £500 more and get a lower mileage, cleaner example. Price it lower is the way to go...try a trade in valuation, even just WBAC and see what they offer...anything better than this from a private sale is a result.
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