Dealership Story-

[Treibenschnell]

So we were shopping around today for a new Honda for my wife... while we were walking around looking at the cars, my eye caught a glimpse of a Miata sitting the used car lot. Salesman got to talking about the Accords and I wandered off to look at the Miata. At first, I thought it was black... turns out it was a very dark green with bluish highlights... a color I've never seen. It was a '97 in decent condition... but the asking price was $7k! The salesman came out and started the full court press, with the usual cliches... and he gets to asking me about why I want a Miata. I tell him, I already have one... he blurts out, "You fit in a Miata?"

So after I let him catch his breath, he starts talking money. He says, "We'll sell this baby for $6900"... I start with, "That car will maybe sell for 5K". He says, "no way!"

Where do these guys get these prices? I guess they took a bath when they traded for the car.

Mind you, I'm looking for a Honda for the wife. After that, I can look at Miatas again.... but I can guarantee you, I'll never pick up a Miata at a dealer... unless they goof on pricing.

[fwMiata]

montego blue. only on base models after 95 iirc

[TurboDuane]

Hey the price isn't that far off. You know dealers are always going to get more, just because they make the financing easy.

http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/kw.kc.u...mp;usedcarstab

Here's what Kelly Blue book says:

Texas • December 20, 2004
1997 Mazda Miata MX-5 Convertible 2D
Engine: 4-Cyl. 1.8 Liter
Trans: 5 Speed Manual
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Mileage: 80,000

Equipment
Air Conditioning
Power Steering
Power Windows
AM/FM Stereo
Cassette
Dual Front Air Bags

Retail Value Search Local Listings for This Car $7,200

I already have one... he blurts out, "You fit in a Miata?"

:P lmao :P

I've got a buddy (that I met on LS1.com) that used to hate "ricers" untill he drove my '97 last week to the Dyno. Now his story is "It's a cool/fun car, but it just doesn't fit me." He said he has to roll the window down so he's got some place to put his arm. I keep telling him that If he got a seat (I'm refering to your aftermarket seat, not your backside) like yours he may fit better. Of couse I'd love for him to by the Silver '90 one from me.

[TroyAndEddie]

Yeah, sadly enough, the asking price wasn't too far off for a dealer. Ma n' Pa dealers sell 92's and 93's for $5995, and they sell like hotcakes. Just pitiful.

[POS Racing]

Yeah, sadly enough, the asking price wasn't too far off for a dealer. Ma n' Pa dealers sell 92's and 93's for $5995, and they sell like hotcakes. Just pitiful.

Asking price and selling price can be two very different things.