Mazda MX-5 Miata 2008

Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 21, 2007 6:49 am)

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Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 24, 2007 2:24 pm)

I mainly look for 2006's, Grand Touring trim with the 6-speed tranny. They sell the best. According to my whole sale value, Galves, they should be 15,500-16,600. I am seeing them run at STARTING bids of 17,000-18,000. Invoice on a 2008 GT 6-speed is $23,993 (with regional assessment and transportation). We are talking only $6,000 off from invoice to whole sale value in 2 years. That's just crazy. Good for resale, bad if you are trying to buy and resell. I do not consider the MSRP the true value on these cars, because everyone negotiates.
 
Now, say I purchase a 2006 MX-5 with decent mileage, say around 20K, for $18,000. I have to put it through my shop. Say it takes $500 in the shop for a safety inspection, up to date servicing, etc...Now I own the car for $18,500. Now it's time to turn the car for a profit. I'm going to ASK what Edmunds.com says the car is worth just as an example. The tag in the window will read, according to Edmunds, $20,860. Not bad, right? Oh wait, then the question come up "how much for a new one?" Well, you can read the window sticker "it's $24,990". Then the customer want's a deal on the used one. I have never sold a used vehicle for what Edmunds, KBB, NADA or any publication has said it should sell for. Usually much less, and call me greedy, but, we don't sell used cars for less then a $2,000 profit. We give new vehicles away all day long, we need to make money somehow!

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Replying to: aviboy97 (Sep 24, 2007 3:57 pm)

Yup, hence it's just too soon for me to start shopping for a 2006.

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Replying to: aviboy97 (Sep 25, 2007 6:14 am)

My wife's cousin is married to a dealership owner. He helped my wife's aunt get a Benz S-class that way.
 
It would be a big favor, but when the time comes, maybe I'll ask. His dealership is in Texas but he comes up near me for the auctions, I think around Baltimore, MD?

Replying to: sher2327 (Sep 11, 2007 6:38 pm)

Just picked up my Stormy Blue PRHT last Sat.I ordered it on Memorial day and was told it would be in mid August,one month later I was told it would be mid Sept.then was told second week of Oct. but it came in Sept. 29th.It was a long wait but well worth it!!only have 250 miles on it so far but it is so SWEEEEET,I watched the summer go buy,but I have to say be patient,when I first saw one the lady waited 7 months for hers,this is the best toy I have ever had!!

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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 04, 2007 7:08 am)

I live in Charlotte, NC and we had over 77 days of high 90's and very humid and over 7 days in the low 100's. It's finally cooled down to the 80's and I can finally enjoy driving with the top down. Loving it!

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