MX5Ireland

Looking for a mk1 mx5 ? Not much on donedeal or adverts anyone have one they are willing to part with ? Thanks

Good few on donedeal, just expensive.

Yeah cheapest I could see was 2,800

If this is it , the price isn’t too bad if it includes hardtop
https://www.donedeal.ie/view/18591211
There was a red automatic one for sale in Galway, think it went as low as about €1500

I think the days of cheap Mk1's are over, I reckon. Not many 1989 examples are left so that one on Donedeal is rare enough.
Also, once they reach 30+ years old, I would bet that the values will take another hike.
They are gone pretty steep in the UK for decent ones from what I can see.

Yeah I’ve seen that one it’s on uk plates tho, was also looking at that automatic one but only really want a manual.

I agree, it would seem that prices have hit the bottom and are starting to rise (and good examples are certainly commanding - well, asking - top dollar). This trend is bound to continue for a while, especially when tax drops to €56 a year!

andrew1219 wrote:Yeah I’ve seen that one it’s on uk plates tho, was also looking at that automatic one but only really want a manual.

Andrew, it's not so bad to convert an auto '5 to a manual gearbox. MX5spares on here has done several of those swaps so you could talk to him.
If you found a good example, in your budget then it may well be worth considering.

@ Graham: Ah yes, roll on the €56 motor tax !!

I was considering that but wasn’t sure how much work was involved that auto is gone now anyway I think. Thanks for the info