How much is this worth?

tuxy · 03-02-2007 8:13pm #1

Hi, a few days ago I was looking at a Mazda 323 1.5 GLX. I really liked it. Full service history, new timing belt and a 6 month warranty. Only problem was 93k on the clock and they wanted €5k and wouldn't move on the price. It seemed a bit expensive so I left it.

I find carzone and sites like it poor for trying to judge the value of cars. How much do you guy think I should have to spend to get a similar car?

Barr · 03-02-2007 8:37pm

What year are you looking at ?

tuxy · 03-02-2007 8:40pm

sorry forgot to add that in. It was 00

Barr · 03-02-2007 8:51pm

I would have taught 5k would have been a very good price , especially from a dealer with a warranty.

Mazda have great reliability so with the FSH I would'nt be to concerned with that milage .

bazz26 · 03-02-2007 9:34pm

tuxy wrote:

Hi, a few days ago I was looking at a Mazda 323 1.5 GLX. I really liked it. Full service history, new timing belt and a 6 month warranty. Only problem was 93k on the clock and they wanted €5k and wouldn't move on the price. It seemed a bit expensive so I left it.

I find carzone and sites like it poor for trying to judge the value of cars. How much do you guy think I should have to spend to get a similar car?

Sounds a bit unreasonable to not budge on the price. Bring back €4,500 in cash and wave it in front of them. I reckon they would accept it.

Alternatively, have a look at this one:
http://www.usedcars.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=513997

Granted slightly higher mileage and a private sale but if a mechanic gave it the thumbs up then the risk of no warranty may well be worth the lower price.

bazz26 · 03-02-2007 9:37pm

Also spotted this one if your budget can stretch:
http://www.usedcars.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=572774

Lower mileage and better value considering it is 2 years younger.

unkel · 03-02-2007 11:39pm

€5k is way overpriced in my book, even in perfect condition. Plenty of fish in the sea, tuxy

tuxy · 04-02-2007 12:08pm

Thanks guys, its just a car I want for a year or so to get me started. I figured if I pay €5k for it when I tried to sell it on later with just over 100k on the clock I would get very little. Looks like I will have to travel a bit to check out more.

colm_mcm · 07-02-2007 6:59pm

i reckon its a grand too much

How much is this worth?

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