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Post by mk1wanted on Sept 4, 2016 21:27:31 GMT
Hi all,
Been looking for a clean MK1 for far too long.
Had a couple of near misses recently which have been really annoying! So figured I'd sign up and get notifications on here too!
Ideally after a 1.8 / 1.6 eunos, LSD, Decent coilovers / rollbar / wheels would be a bonus. No rust would be good.
Cheers guys.
Based in South East but happy to travel.
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Post by Horney on Sept 4, 2016 22:14:58 GMT
Might be an idea to suggest the kind of budget you have and welcome to Mighty5s. :-)
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Post by atlex on Sept 4, 2016 22:28:01 GMT
also.. username ? or give your name, something like that.
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Post by mk1wanted on Sept 5, 2016 19:16:05 GMT
Thanks. Unlimited budget haha. Would only want to spend around £3k maximum on one though  Ideally £2500 would be perfect, seen a couple of bargains go within 30 minutes recently and beginning to get depressed. Been looking since February.... Cheers guys. |
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Post by atlex on Sept 5, 2016 19:18:47 GMT
buy based on lack of rust in a shade that you like. the rest is fixable.
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Post by mk1wanted on Sept 5, 2016 19:44:44 GMT
Yup.
Ideally though it would be nice to buy one that's already taken the hit with decent coilovers, rollbar etc. More the better. Otherwise I'm looking at £1500-£2000 more just making it sit right! That's the plan anyway.
Missed out on the cleanest S special I've ever seen last weekend. Meisters, imported 2007, £1400 rust reciept, enthusiast owned last 5 years, cusco roll bar, nice gold wheels, mx5parts exhaust, full MOT sills looked immaculate, he wanted a quick sale for £2250. Unreal. I even offered him £2500+ but he agreed for someone to view it just before I made contact. I'm still crying in my head... lol.
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Post by atlex on Sept 5, 2016 19:47:52 GMT
Bailly3 was selling a cracker for 3.5k. Very clean. Nice bits.
Just be patient. More will be up for sale as summer comes to an end..
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Post by mk1wanted on Sept 5, 2016 21:37:33 GMT
I sure hope so mate!
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Post by Meerkat on Sept 6, 2016 13:29:47 GMT
You could try contacting Steve at Goodwood Sports Cars. I got mine from him for not much more than your budget, and it literally is spotless. Zero rust, great paintwork, good interior. I've seen 5 year old cars that look a lot worse.
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Post by mk1wanted on Sept 6, 2016 21:46:59 GMT
You could try contacting Steve at Goodwood Sports Cars. I got mine from him for not much more than your budget, and it literally is spotless. Zero rust, great paintwork, good interior. I've seen 5 year old cars that look a lot worse. Hi, thanks. Not really what I'm after looking at the website. Mainly original (standard) examples, some at inflated prices! Granted they are all 'good' ones, but a Mk1 isn't worth that to me. The well modified one on there is pushing £6000, one just sold on nutz for £2250 which is equally as good. I'll be looking for a private sale ideally! |
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Post by mk1wanted on Sept 7, 2016 0:40:29 GMT
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Post by Meerkat on Sept 7, 2016 14:11:59 GMT
As with most dealers the list price you see on the website is not what you're likely to pay after a bit of negotiation.
But fair enough if it's not what you're after. Basically with them you're paying extra for the ease of sale and peace of mind of a rust-free shell. Running around the country looking at cars which may or may not be as "mint" as the seller claims adds up quickly.
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le sigh