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Nov 21, 2011 11:24:54 GMT
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 I like these. So much so that I started to do one a while ago, but lack of storage and other stuff meant I had to sell it on at just above scrap value  Anyway, I was musing over things with my boss the other day and she mentioned that she still has her Eunos, J-Reg, Black with tan leather and it's had a white roof fitted :puke: Now... she told me she'd like to get it sold really.. it's got a few little niggles that need sorting, but as it's a fairly late one for a MK1, it's got toys.. like the tan leather, speakers in the head rests, air con and apparently they get very excited about it when they take it in for servicing. She tells me there's a subtle kit fitted, although one of the skirts may have gone awol. Being a bit of a fan, I immediately thought that it's probably a SpecV, it's fitted with 5 spoke Mazda wheels, she said that it does go a bit wayward on roundabouts if she's "having a play" (she loves her cars does my boss) and when I mentioned LSD's she said that a mechanic had mentioned that to her. I also remember her saying that it had uprated shocks over a standard car (bilstiens perhaps?) So, what do I need to look out for, and if it IS a Spec V, what sort of money should I be offering for a taxed, MOT'd avg miles one that needs a few little bits doing, and that hideous white roof removed and a tan or black one fitting? I know it's "off season" for one... but to me, the time to buy is now  Thanks in advance. |
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Nov 21, 2011 12:23:52 GMT
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If it's good, they go for about 1200 without a hard top on ebay. Average ones go for 900 - 1000.
Imports attract higher insurance premiums though, worth considering.
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I've got Rovers.
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Nov 21, 2011 12:38:25 GMT
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If it's good, they go for about 1200 without a hard top on ebay. Average ones go for 900 - 1000. Imports attract higher insurance premiums though, worth considering. Yeah that's about right, although you would be surprised when it comes to insurance with these how little difference an import model is, whether it's because they're such a well known car I don't know but it barely affected my insurance when I owned one. |
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craig1010cc
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Nov 21, 2011 13:13:47 GMT
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The only insurance difference I found was they wanted an imobiliser for an import. Price wise, what is the shell like? If the shells a good'n, the spec sounds good (bar the hood  ) and imports are more fashionable than UK ones, £2k isn't unreasonble for good one. Check the sills and the arches, if they are good (and not filled or plated) then it should be a good one |
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Nov 21, 2011 14:34:15 GMT
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Ive just swaped my insurance from my '98 306 turbo diesel to a import Mk1 Eunos and it was actualy cheaper by £8.60!!
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Nov 21, 2011 15:01:58 GMT
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Interesting, perhaps it was just my insurer - I got a quote for a bog standard mx5 and a bog standard eunos and the eunos was 3 times the price!
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I've got Rovers.
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Nov 21, 2011 15:12:16 GMT
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Doesn't make much odds with my insurers, I just add the cars to my policy  . |
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markbognor
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Nov 21, 2011 15:23:13 GMT
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Ive just swaped my insurance from my '98 306 turbo diesel to a import Mk1 Eunos and it was actualy cheaper by £8.60!! Is that the special heavy duty version Stu? |
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Nov 21, 2011 15:29:34 GMT
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Ha ha ha ha ha.
Uprated suspension? I look forward to seeing you getting in/out of that
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Nov 21, 2011 17:04:57 GMT
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Cheers guys Its actually very easy to get in..... I put the roof down first ;D |
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Nov 21, 2011 19:02:55 GMT
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J-reg is six years before the Mk1 ceased production and therefore is a reasonably early one!
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Nov 21, 2011 19:24:08 GMT
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Sounds very much like a V-spec. (V-Special). The early ones came in BRG but they did a later model in black. Standard kit were things like electric windows, tan leather (with headrest speakers), tan interior, LSD, power steering, air conditioning etc...most even had brown deep pile carpet mats with an embossed metal plaque in the corner (V-spec embossed) - they can go missing though and not all cars still have them. The original wheels were probably the typical Minilite style ones fitted to most MX5's/Eunos' but more often than not, these were changed by one of the owners in Japan for something a bit nicer. If you're lucky, they might even be a set of the rare MazdaSpeed lightweight wheels. My V-spec (BRG) had a set of aftermarket 15" five spokes on as an example. Some of the limited edition models came with lightweight BBS alloys (very light) but these were only standard on the S-Ltd, S-Special and RS-Ltd and they command very good money 2nd hand. Bilstein suspension was standard on the S-Ltd and a few other models, but not standard on the V-Spec. It was optional though. There should be a build sticker on the inside of the divers door with spec of things like the suspension etc... Value wise, it's all about condition. If there is rust, it will be worth a lot less depending on how much rust there is. If the seat bolster is worn through it will be worth a bit less again etc....Not having original wheels won't matter in the slightest. If it's in very tidy condition then I would estimate it to be worth around £1,200 to £1,500 this time of year (more in spring/summer obviously). Factor in a replacement hood and I would be offering around £700 to £800 as an opener and go from there (you've always got to start low, it's the law! ) You'll always make money on it if buying at that kind of price. Probably £1,500+ in summer but as said, it all depends on condition. Even more than age or mileage on Mk1's. |
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CIH
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Nov 21, 2011 20:15:12 GMT
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Wayward handling is likely bad wheel geometry, knackered suspension or both. Having spent much time underneath MX5s and Eunos' I would always go for an import. Even older imports are in much, much better condition. All the knackered ones are early uk models.
Incidentally, mk3s are rusting like a biatch. Early mk3s are about the same condition as early mk2s, despite being much younger.
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ud-uk
Part of things
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Nov 21, 2011 23:21:31 GMT
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My 19 year old daughter bought a v-spec a few months ago and it was cheaper to insure than her old Peugeot 106  She absolutely loves it, I have had a few spins out in it myself and it is a lot of fun. She paid £800 for it, it doesn't have any corrosion but it did need a new clutch, still good value though I think. Have a couple of pics   |
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Nov 21, 2011 23:47:50 GMT
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i loved mine for the little while i had it and always on the look out for the next one. my mate just bought an early 1.6 for £300 then banged a 100 bhp nos kit on it. its literally the most fun you could have with your pants on
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Nov 23, 2011 11:32:10 GMT
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I have to admit I'm sorely tempted.
I've been sent a fairly bad facebook picture of it and it would appear there's an odd vent on the headlights when they're down. (either that or the image was taken with em not fully closed)
Am I right in assuming this is something aftermarket?, perhaps to aid air induction?
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Nov 23, 2011 11:41:08 GMT
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There are various aftermarket vents you can get for increased airflow into the engine bay. Usually on the nearside (passenger side) to direct the flow towards the air filter/induction.
They range in style and quality - some people even make their own. Pretty much useless if the stock air box is in place but if an induction kit is fitted they can help with air a little bit. A lot of the boys who turbo/supercharge fit them to try and bring engine bay temps down a bit too...
Having said all that, a lot of owners just run them because they think they look cool.
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Nov 23, 2011 11:50:03 GMT
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There are various aftermarket vents you can get for increased airflow into the engine bay. Usually on the nearside (passenger side) to direct the flow towards the air filter/induction. They range in style and quality - some people even make their own. Pretty much useless if the stock air box is in place but if an induction kit is fitted they can help with air a little bit. A lot of the boys who turbo/supercharge fit them to try and bring engine bay temps down a bit too... Having said all that, a lot of owners just run them because they think they look cool. I thought that'd be the case. I'll most likely remove it and see if I can get some cheap stock covers, as to my mind it looks rubbish. Of course, a carbon naca duct one would look OK, but I bet they're bucks. |
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horney™
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Nov 23, 2011 13:24:03 GMT
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Get it bought!
I paid £1250 for my J-plate V-Spec with no rust but 195,000kms. Best car on a £ per smile basis I have ever bought.
Nick
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Nov 23, 2011 13:32:56 GMT
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I text my boss earlier to ask when she's on site next.. tomorrow.. and she's bringing the Eunos for me to look at. I might need to get her to the train station after work  |
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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) and imports are more fashionable than UK ones, £2k isn't unreasonble for good one. Check the sills and the arches, if they are good (and not filled or plated) then it should be a good one
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