Ok guys and girls,
I've decided to sell this Eunos Roadster I picked up a while back. I was going to run the car for the summer whist I fixed up my R-Limited. But, running this, along with my Cup, and fixing up the R-limited is not a viable option for me right now.
SPEC:
- 173,000 KM (108,000 miles)
- 11 Months MOT (next due 2 June 2017)
- HPI clear
- Private plate included
- Manual Factory Steering Rack
- Just serviced with Shell Helix 10w40 Oil and genuine Mazda Oil Filter + NGK OEM Plugs
- New Jackson Racing HT leads.
- Momo Steering Wheel
- S-Special Strut adjustable Strut Brace
- S-Special Yellow Bilstein Shock Absorbers with fresh polybushed shock bushes
- NEW Tein lowering springs
- Ultra Racing White Rear Lower Tie Bar / Brace
- Sony MP3/iPhone/Android/USB head unit
- Pipercross induction kit
- Enkei 15" alloy wheels with matching tires all round (5mm even tread all round)
- JDM rear perspex number plate panel
- Mazda stainless steel gear knob/shifter
- Stainless Steel Handbrake handle
- Stainless Steel cat back exhaust, which sounds nice and raspy higher up the rev range. I'm not sure what brand it is, as I can't find any markings on it, and I've never removed it from the car. I thought it was a Fujitsubo piece, but I can't confirm that as i don't know. But it does look well made and JDM.
Mechanically, the engine and gearbox are strong as is the clutch, no nasty noises under acceleration or deceleration, and it pulls very very well :smile: The car holds temperature fine at the usual 11 O'Clock position, and stays there during driving.
Handling wise, this car is planted to the road with the Bilstein shocks & Tein lowering springs combination, along with the extra chasis bracing. It holds the road extremely well
The car has had both rear lower sills repaired in the past to an MOT standard, which involved cutting both rear lower sills and replacing with new metal just below the black stone chip line.
The rear arches have been been sanded, treated and repainted, but the blend in of the paint isn't quite perfect. However, it's very hard to tell, unless you're specifically looking for it. To get this corrected, along with the cosmetic correction of the sills, I've been quoted £350 to have it all looking OEM again.
This car been very well looked after throughout its life. I have a box file full of service history from the previous owners. It used to be a MX5 OC member car. The rest of the body work looks spot on to be honest. I've found 1 or 2 very small car park dings in one of the doors, but that's it.
Also, after looking underneath, I would consider re-undersealing it again before winter, if i were to keep it. Also, the boot lid will need repainting to make mint to complement the rest of the car, as its been refinished in the past, but not to the standard of the rest of the car. However, a used one could be picked up in decent condition for little money. The subframes have the usual surface rust, but nothing obscene, considering it is a 25 year old car.
The hood is generally very clean, except for a few small splits in the sides above each window in the usual places, and there is a small slit in the rear window at the bottom, maybe around 4cm. But, the window will zip out and can be replaced easily if required.
On the whole, this car looks very well. I've polished up the paint and generally it looks bang on, apart from the points I've mentioned above. But, being a regular on this forum, I am conscious of the bits everyone looks for with these cars, as do I, so I've outlined what i think of the car above so we're not under any illusions here. I just want to represent the car for what it is, which I think is a decent, previously well cared for Roadster, that could be great again with a little time and effort.
So, price? I'd take £1350 for this car based on current prices of other rusty and 'rust free' examples. With another £350/£450 spent on it, I think this car would be worth around £1800, considering the additional upgraded suspension bits, bracing and wheels etc. But that's just my opinion and theory behind my price.
The majority of the work has been done as far as I can tell. It just needs the cosmetic finer details wrapping up to make great again. If I had the time, I'd do it and keep it as a daily, but with two other cars, as I say, that's not an option for me right now. Maybe I've been too honest, but I'd rather this car goes to someone who appreciates it for what it is.
Any questions, give me a shout :smile:
I've decided to sell this Eunos Roadster I picked up a while back. I was going to run the car for the summer whist I fixed up my R-Limited. But, running this, along with my Cup, and fixing up the R-limited is not a viable option for me right now.
SPEC:
- 173,000 KM (108,000 miles)
- 11 Months MOT (next due 2 June 2017)
- HPI clear
- Private plate included
- Manual Factory Steering Rack
- Just serviced with Shell Helix 10w40 Oil and genuine Mazda Oil Filter + NGK OEM Plugs
- New Jackson Racing HT leads.
- Momo Steering Wheel
- S-Special Strut adjustable Strut Brace
- S-Special Yellow Bilstein Shock Absorbers with fresh polybushed shock bushes
- NEW Tein lowering springs
- Ultra Racing White Rear Lower Tie Bar / Brace
- Sony MP3/iPhone/Android/USB head unit
- Pipercross induction kit
- Enkei 15" alloy wheels with matching tires all round (5mm even tread all round)
- JDM rear perspex number plate panel
- Mazda stainless steel gear knob/shifter
- Stainless Steel Handbrake handle
- Stainless Steel cat back exhaust, which sounds nice and raspy higher up the rev range. I'm not sure what brand it is, as I can't find any markings on it, and I've never removed it from the car. I thought it was a Fujitsubo piece, but I can't confirm that as i don't know. But it does look well made and JDM.
Mechanically, the engine and gearbox are strong as is the clutch, no nasty noises under acceleration or deceleration, and it pulls very very well :smile: The car holds temperature fine at the usual 11 O'Clock position, and stays there during driving.
Handling wise, this car is planted to the road with the Bilstein shocks & Tein lowering springs combination, along with the extra chasis bracing. It holds the road extremely well
The car has had both rear lower sills repaired in the past to an MOT standard, which involved cutting both rear lower sills and replacing with new metal just below the black stone chip line.
The rear arches have been been sanded, treated and repainted, but the blend in of the paint isn't quite perfect. However, it's very hard to tell, unless you're specifically looking for it. To get this corrected, along with the cosmetic correction of the sills, I've been quoted £350 to have it all looking OEM again.
This car been very well looked after throughout its life. I have a box file full of service history from the previous owners. It used to be a MX5 OC member car. The rest of the body work looks spot on to be honest. I've found 1 or 2 very small car park dings in one of the doors, but that's it.
Also, after looking underneath, I would consider re-undersealing it again before winter, if i were to keep it. Also, the boot lid will need repainting to make mint to complement the rest of the car, as its been refinished in the past, but not to the standard of the rest of the car. However, a used one could be picked up in decent condition for little money. The subframes have the usual surface rust, but nothing obscene, considering it is a 25 year old car.
The hood is generally very clean, except for a few small splits in the sides above each window in the usual places, and there is a small slit in the rear window at the bottom, maybe around 4cm. But, the window will zip out and can be replaced easily if required.
On the whole, this car looks very well. I've polished up the paint and generally it looks bang on, apart from the points I've mentioned above. But, being a regular on this forum, I am conscious of the bits everyone looks for with these cars, as do I, so I've outlined what i think of the car above so we're not under any illusions here. I just want to represent the car for what it is, which I think is a decent, previously well cared for Roadster, that could be great again with a little time and effort.
So, price? I'd take £1350 for this car based on current prices of other rusty and 'rust free' examples. With another £350/£450 spent on it, I think this car would be worth around £1800, considering the additional upgraded suspension bits, bracing and wheels etc. But that's just my opinion and theory behind my price.
The majority of the work has been done as far as I can tell. It just needs the cosmetic finer details wrapping up to make great again. If I had the time, I'd do it and keep it as a daily, but with two other cars, as I say, that's not an option for me right now. Maybe I've been too honest, but I'd rather this car goes to someone who appreciates it for what it is.
Any questions, give me a shout :smile:
