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?" :shock:
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.
