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What's it worth? MX5 with goosed engine...

  • 04-07-2024 9:16am
    #1
    Andrewf20
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    Hey folks, trying to get a estimated value of my 07 MX5 1.8 with a goosed engine. Considering selling in the next few weeks.

    -Rattle from engine due to oil starvation but drives ok for now. 3/4 pistons have oil on top - looks like piston rings
    are gone. Drinks oil - max to min in about 500km. Have report/photos. Thermostat sticking open likely also.
    - Mazda specialist doesnt think block is damaged but hard to be sure. He suspects rattle from lifters or timing chain area.
    -NCT'ed til Dec 26th, 2024, taxed til October.
    -176,000km
    -Repair likely to be at least 3K.

    Thanks

    IMG_20220929_132851 (1).jpg



Comments

  • #2
    User1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,673 ✭✭✭User1998


    I’d be happy with anything over €1k if I’m honest



  • #3
    Patrick2010
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    Why would anyone pay 1k for that?



  • #4
    Andrewf20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,251 ✭✭✭Andrewf20


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122338111#Comment_122338111

    DIY mechanic may want it as a project or track day car conversion. The rest of the car is in good condition.



  • #5
    User1998
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122338111#Comment_122338111

    Its worth 5k+ when fixed



  • #6
    gsi300024v
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,065 ✭✭✭gsi300024v


    Seems a car you want a good oily mechanic to repair, not main dealer, not a mazda specialist.

    It's a NA simple enough engine, I've a number of a bloke you could try, older bloke. Quick Fit wanted 850 to do NCT work this guy did for 500.

    A few others have used him when main dealers wanted mad money. PM me if you want his number. He's in south Dublin.



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  • #7
    Andrewf20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,251 ✭✭✭Andrewf20


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122338405#Comment_122338405

    Cheers gsi. I brought it to a mazda main dealer as I couldnt get a recommendation for a indy mazda specialist. I thought they might have a more trained ear for the rattle vs a regular mechanic.

    Tbh, theres a bit of pressure to have a 2nd good 4 seater car with the kids growing up so im resigned to move it on. Its a busy house here so I dont think I could face the stress of it dragging out with unforeseen issues also.



  • #8
    Notch000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,474 ✭✭✭Notch000


    it must be hard to get a replacment NC engine cause the all seem to go pop sooner or later. Where the NA/NB can be bounced off the limiter for years on end.



  • #9
    ELM327
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,634 ✭✭✭✭ELM327


    That would make a perfect EV conversion. Seeing that the engine is already fooked.



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