I really like this

Zac · Postby **Zac** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 8:04 am

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-view-detail ... 1124888205

Hi everyone. This car popped up last night, I really, really like it. Hopefully having a look today. Seem like a good deal to you?

davekmoore · Postby **davekmoore** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 10:08 am

Everyone on here will, of course, say MX-5s are brilliant.

Go drive it, talk to the owner, get a proper impression of the car and its history. If all good so far, maybe negotiate a price you're comfortable with, arrange an inspection, and pay a small holding deposit subject to it passing the inspection.

I'd almost be tempted to make an offer based on the quality of the house and how well the gardens are maintained!

taminga16 · Postby **taminga16** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 10:21 am

I'd almost be tempted to make an offer based on the quality of the house and how well the gardens are maintained! DKM.
My thoughts as well.
Greg.

Zac · Postby **Zac** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 10:36 am

Had a talk to my family about the house and gardens and their good impression as well

Great minds think alike haha. Gonna check it out this afternoon!

davekmoore · Postby **davekmoore** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 11:11 am

Keep us informed please.

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 11:30 am

Disregard the house and garden comments- its the car for sale . Price is very good and it does look excellent but check history if its available and do the Security checks etc. As for deposits to hold the car pending rwc etc you can offer a low amount but the buyer can nominate what he wants. A $$20 deposit would not be accepted by me and get a receipt for deposit and amount agreed on . If interested move quickly esp since its now on an "enthusiasts" site.

Zac · Postby **Zac** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 11:45 am

Yes the plan is to buy it tomorrow if it there is nothing majorly wrong

Will let you guys know tonight what happens

Zac · Postby **Zac** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 11:49 am

And of course it's not the house i'm buying

just helps to know more of the context and that the owner at least is more likely to take care of things and is not a p plater. The Prado/landcruiser thing in the background means they should have the $ at least be able to properly maintain the mazda.

taminga16 · Postby **taminga16** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 12:04 pm

Well said Zac, if it was parked in amongst the mess below you wouldn't have bothered to pick up the 'phone.
Good Luck.
Greg.

93_Clubman · Postby **93_Clubman** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 12:11 pm

With not a lot of meaningful info in the ad, as Davekmoore says carefully inspect & test drive the car, & ask the owner lots of questions to allow you to make as much of an holistic assessment as possible. Btw, looks like it has a mouse trap installed (ie a style bar) - if you buy the car best to remove it.