FS: Sydney '97 LE

apsilon · Postby **apsilon** » Mon Sep 16, 2024 9:34 am

Hi all, I haven't been around for a while, things haven't been great since covid losing both my parents and some of my own health issues and I'm now looking to simplify and downsize so the MX-5 likely has to go as I can't see myself putting it into daily driver duties.

I'll get and post some pics when I can but in summary:
'97 Limited Edition (green with tan interior) inc colour matched hardtop
Car is very stock but currently has a full Fujitsubo exhaust except for factory cat, Ohlins coilovers and bronze TE37 Sonic wheels. I have the original wheels, and header and most of the exhaust, muffler wasn't stock when I bought it but is very subtle and would pass as stock to anyone who didn't know better. Also have the suspension that came on the car. Springs are stock but given the age shocks were aftermarket (KYB IIRC). Have all parts so car could be easily returned to 99% how it rolled out of production. Suspension arms were powder coated when all the bushings were replaced. Mazdaspeed engine mounts also went in. I fixed the hardtop demister, adding the required switch to get it working etc.
Car is in excellent condition for age IMO. I'll come back and add to this thread in the next few weeks with pics and other details as I remember them, this is just my initial brain dump as the decision to reset my life is fresh.
KM are 13x,xxx
Located in Baulkham Hills NSW and registered until December 24th IIRC
Price, I know one of the rules is no price bashing but I'm open to discussion on this. I'm thinking of advertising at $20k. Open to offers and willing to look at things like selling without the Volk wheels.
Pics once I fix whatever is going on with my host right now.

greenMachine · Postby **greenMachine** » Mon Sep 16, 2024 10:43 am

Yeah, I think you are good - you have mentioned a price. Sounds like a nice NA, and relatively low kms too. But then I am a sucker for a green MX5 :roll:

I looked on your build thread, all the old piccies of the car (make that ALL) have disappeared. You might want to check there if you are having trouble making a list of the car's features

Sorry to hear of another old hand leaving :frown:

, but life sometimes life demands we take a break. The good news is that you can always come back!

GLWS

93_Clubman · Postby **93_Clubman** » Tue Sep 17, 2024 12:51 pm

Remember when you were looking to buy this and then all the work you did on it. MX5 prices certainly went up with covid, so $20k sounds good for a low km '97 LE with good mods that be reversed returning the car to 99% original. That said, market is a bit slow, but then again, for a car like this, someone will likely bite your hand off almost instantly as they don't come up like they used to. GLWS, although doubt that you'll need it.

apsilon · Postby **apsilon** » Tue Sep 17, 2024 6:20 pm

greenMachine wrote:I looked on your build thread, all the old piccies of the car (make that ALL) have disappeared. You might want to check there if you are having trouble making a list of the car's features

Sorry to hear of another old hand leaving , but life sometimes life demands we take a break. The good news is that you can always come back!

Ah yes, I made some hosting changes at one point and probably didn't update them. I'll update them soon, probably a good idea to point people to that thread.

This was my second go round, I don't think I have the time left or will for for a third.

Thanks both for the replies. Sounds like I'm at about the right price point.