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How much is this worth?

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  • 03-02-2007 9:13pm
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    tuxy
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    Hi, a few days ago I was looking at a Mazda 323 1.5 GLX. I really liked it. Full service history, new timing belt and a 6 month warranty. Only problem was 93k on the clock and they wanted €5k and wouldn't move on the price. It seemed a bit expensive so I left it.

    I find carzone and sites like it poor for trying to judge the value of cars. How much do you guy think I should have to spend to get a similar car?


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    Barr
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    What year are you looking at ?


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    tuxy
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    sorry forgot to add that in. It was 00


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    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,010 ✭✭✭Barr


    I would have taught 5k would have been a very good price , especially from a dealer with a warranty.

    Mazda have great reliability so with the FSH I would'nt be to concerned with that milage .


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,239 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    tuxy wrote:
    Hi, a few days ago I was looking at a Mazda 323 1.5 GLX. I really liked it. Full service history, new timing belt and a 6 month warranty. Only problem was 93k on the clock and they wanted €5k and wouldn't move on the price. It seemed a bit expensive so I left it.

    I find carzone and sites like it poor for trying to judge the value of cars. How much do you guy think I should have to spend to get a similar car?

    Sounds a bit unreasonable to not budge on the price. Bring back €4,500 in cash and wave it in front of them. I reckon they would accept it.

    Alternatively, have a look at this one:
    http://www.usedcars.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=513997

    Granted slightly higher mileage and a private sale but if a mechanic gave it the thumbs up then the risk of no warranty may well be worth the lower price.


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,239 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Also spotted this one if your budget can stretch:
    http://www.usedcars.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=572774

    Lower mileage and better value considering it is 2 years younger.


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    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,397 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    €5k is way overpriced in my book, even in perfect condition. Plenty of fish in the sea, tuxy :)


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    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    Thanks guys, its just a car I want for a year or so to get me started. I figured if I pay €5k for it when I tried to sell it on later with just over 100k on the clock I would get very little. Looks like I will have to travel a bit to check out more.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    i reckon its a grand too much


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