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January 2024
I think is something like my 20th year of selling Mazda MX5s and while prices have changed, buyer requirements are basically the same: most buyers want an honest description of the car in question, want to know that its been checked over and prepared carefully and that they can then simply enjoy the MX5 experience without the usual hassle that can be associated with running an old classic. When I'm preparing a car for sale, I have a system that works well for me now and is based on me driving literally thousands of MX5s over the years. It means I can spot a good car quickly and then work out whats needed to make sure it drives as a good MX5 should. Sounds easy but I promise you it isn't as most of it is based on sheer experience of these cars.
The way I work has changed over the years, mainly as a result of the high work levels. I used to bring all cars back to my place in Berwick where they were prepared for sale but these days, I find it more time efficient to have the cars prepared at another location in conjunction with an MX5 specialist who knows the cars inside out. They take care of all the stuff I just don't want to do (the bigger jobs such as replacing clutches, suspension rebuilds, paintwork etc). The cars are probably about 90% ready by the time they get here and I can carry out final checks, take care of the smaller jobs and fine details ensuring the cars drive as they should and are up to my standard. Its a system that works very well but it means that different cars may be in two different locations so I would urge you to call before you visit. It also means that I am increasingly having to plan much further ahead as I buy cars that may not be available for sale for 6 or 8 weeks.
I think we're in for a strong year (again) though the steep increase in prices seen over the last couple of years has slowed slightly. Values are still going up though, as fewer and fewer cars become available. I always say that in my world, selling cars is the easy bit - its finding good ones thats difficult.
With work being a bit full-on, I have had less time to get involved in hillclimbs and sprints over this last year though I managed to get out for the sprint meeting at Kames in July which was great fun. Instead, I'm using my cars to attend local driving events and meetings which have been really enjoyable and has meant I've had the chance to meet all sorts of new friends and see some superb cars. I intend to do more of that this year though I also still want to enter a few motorsport events if I can though as they are still rather addictive. You can read about my previous attempts at motorsport by clicking on 'My Hillclimb Exploits' on this website.
As ever, I'm still using Facebook to give regular and quick news updates so please check out my pages on there: there are links on the 'Links' page here.
Steve
I think is something like my 20th year of selling Mazda MX5s and while prices have changed, buyer requirements are basically the same: most buyers want an honest description of the car in question, want to know that its been checked over and prepared carefully and that they can then simply enjoy the MX5 experience without the usual hassle that can be associated with running an old classic. When I'm preparing a car for sale, I have a system that works well for me now and is based on me driving literally thousands of MX5s over the years. It means I can spot a good car quickly and then work out whats needed to make sure it drives as a good MX5 should. Sounds easy but I promise you it isn't as most of it is based on sheer experience of these cars.
The way I work has changed over the years, mainly as a result of the high work levels. I used to bring all cars back to my place in Berwick where they were prepared for sale but these days, I find it more time efficient to have the cars prepared at another location in conjunction with an MX5 specialist who knows the cars inside out. They take care of all the stuff I just don't want to do (the bigger jobs such as replacing clutches, suspension rebuilds, paintwork etc). The cars are probably about 90% ready by the time they get here and I can carry out final checks, take care of the smaller jobs and fine details ensuring the cars drive as they should and are up to my standard. Its a system that works very well but it means that different cars may be in two different locations so I would urge you to call before you visit. It also means that I am increasingly having to plan much further ahead as I buy cars that may not be available for sale for 6 or 8 weeks.
I think we're in for a strong year (again) though the steep increase in prices seen over the last couple of years has slowed slightly. Values are still going up though, as fewer and fewer cars become available. I always say that in my world, selling cars is the easy bit - its finding good ones thats difficult.
With work being a bit full-on, I have had less time to get involved in hillclimbs and sprints over this last year though I managed to get out for the sprint meeting at Kames in July which was great fun. Instead, I'm using my cars to attend local driving events and meetings which have been really enjoyable and has meant I've had the chance to meet all sorts of new friends and see some superb cars. I intend to do more of that this year though I also still want to enter a few motorsport events if I can though as they are still rather addictive. You can read about my previous attempts at motorsport by clicking on 'My Hillclimb Exploits' on this website.
As ever, I'm still using Facebook to give regular and quick news updates so please check out my pages on there: there are links on the 'Links' page here.
Steve