How long did it take you to sell your MX-5?

[Magpie]

Those (if I am talking about the same ones) are not hardtops.

Then change your add to include this very valid point, I did not even consider it when I looked.

Example:
2008 Mazda MX-5 NC with Power Retractable Hard Top

[locksmack]

Then change your add to include this very valid point, I did not even consider it when I looked.

Thanks mate - carsales won't allow the title to be altered, but I added it at the beginning of the ad, so it shows up in previews.

I also lowered the price, and as objective as I can be, it has to be the best value PRHT for sale in Vic at the moment for price vs km's.

[Rob]

Hey Guys,

I'm interested to know how long it took you guys to sell your MX-5 after advertising it for sale (carsales, forum or elsewhere). What model was it?

The reason I ask is that I've had my NC1 PRHT for sale for nearly 2 weeks and while I didn't expect to sell it by now, I did expect to have an enquiry or 2, but so far nothing! I feel it is reasonably priced and in a great condition, but maybe I am just used to more 'typical' cars that have a larger buying market.

Cheers.

There's always going to be some variables.

I was looking for an NC1 from December through to April, so I saw a lot of cars across all states.

This won't fill you with confidence, but a Highland Green 1997 NC1 PRHT on the North Coast of NSW started at 22K.

It finally dropped off the market around 16K about 2 months later. I presume it was sold. Or the owner drove it off a cliff, in frustration.

And did it sell for 16K or did it go for even less? All I know was 16K was the last asking price I saw on it.

Why didn't I buy it? Simple. I didn't want a Highland Green. I wanted a Copper Red.

It can be as simple as that. There could be people looking at your car, right now, saying, "Man, I'd buy that, but I want... (insert colour)."

From what I saw in my search for an NC1, prepare for 1-3 months unless you drop it to some crazy price.

[locksmack]

Hey Guys,

I'm interested to know how long it took you guys to sell your MX-5 after advertising it for sale (carsales, forum or elsewhere). What model was it?

The reason I ask is that I've had my NC1 PRHT for sale for nearly 2 weeks and while I didn't expect to sell it by now, I did expect to have an enquiry or 2, but so far nothing! I feel it is reasonably priced and in a great condition, but maybe I am just used to more 'typical' cars that have a larger buying market.

Cheers.

There's always going to be some variables.

I was looking for an NC1 from December through to April, so I saw a lot of cars across all states.

This won't fill you with confidence, but a Highland Green 1997 NC1 PRHT on the North Coast of NSW started at 22K.

It finally dropped off the market around 16K about 2 months later. I presume it was sold. Or the owner drove it off a cliff, in frustration.

And did it sell for 16K or did it go for even less? All I know was 16K was the last asking price I saw on it.

Why didn't I buy it? Simple. I didn't want a Highland Green. I wanted a Copper Red.

It can be as simple as that. There could be people looking at your car, right now, saying, "Man, I'd buy that, but I want... (insert colour)."

From what I saw in my search for an NC1, prepare for 1-3 months unless you drop it to some crazy price.

Good point - I know I was not going to budge on colour when I bought mine.

I'd assume (probably incorrectly) that True Red would be quite popular (red sportscar and all that), plus it seems pretty rare on carsales. Hopefully that helps me out.

[Rob]

I'd assume (probably incorrectly) that True Red would be quite popular (red sportscar and all that), plus it seems pretty rare on carsales. Hopefully that helps me out.

I never came across many in my travels; Galaxy Grey and Black, meanwhile, seemed to be everywhere I looked.

So, from the POV that there don't seem to be as many True Reds out there, if you find someone who wants True Red... bingo.

The question is, how many people will have True Red as their #1 colour? I don't know the answer - but you will have less competition.