Miata Mailing List: April 1996, Message #201
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   From: Gooseman 
Subject: Prices!!!
   Date: Tue, 2 Apr 1996 20:55:09 -0500

Okay everyone, I've been kicking around the thought of getting rid of my 
'94 A pkg for a '96 M. Just wondering what some thoughts were on what I 
should ask for my '94. 

It's classic red, has 22k miles on it, and it has A/C and ABS. I've also added 
a rear spoiler and front air dam, sill plates and lighted mirror. Also 
installed is an Alpine alarm w/radar sensor. 

Just wondering what some thoughts are on asking price for the car. I got it 
cheap (I think, $17,300, sticker price was about $22,500) The spoiler 
and air dam were free !!

The car is in flawless condition, except for the front bumper which was 
backed into a few months ago. It was repaired nicely, but in a few years you 
will probably be able to tell  which is the reason I've 
been kicking around the idea of the '96 M. But otherwise there is nothing 
wrong with the car. The back window is scratchless. (One dealer I showed 
the car too asked me how I got the paint to shine deeper than the cars on his 
showroom, and how I can keep an engine bay as clean as a showroom car 
with 22K on the thing.)

So far about $10,000 is the best offer price. An insult!! I'd like to sell the 
car privately but I still owe about $8000 on the loan, which would leave 
me less to trade in on the new car than turning the car over to a dealer. Any 
suggestions?

Also, so far I can get the M edition for $23,300 + tax from my g/f's dealer 
going through her. I know the last M edition sold there went for around 
$29k, but I think I can get the car cheaper. Does anyone have the actual 
dealer costs for this car?? I've been looking but can't find prices for the M 
edition in the magazines.

Well I gotta run.. nice out, have to get some top down time!

Thanks for any and all suggestions!

Bryan