Seasonal variations in car prices - MX5

Scottland · 30 Mar 2006 at 17:14

I'm just wondering if and when the "Summer" effect on MX5's, and similar cars actually begins to kick in, or is it a myth? As I've heard many people mention that prices start to climb as summer kicks in.

Also, how much would this alter the car's price by in the 5,000 - 7,000 price bracket?

Thanks

Scottland · 30 Mar 2006 at 17:30

I see the reasons why it is/might be the case, but I'm finding it hard to quantify the effect.

A few hundred quid maybe? But nothing substantial?

Scottland · 30 Mar 2006 at 17:46

No, I wouldn't expect it to be that much

Reason I ask is that there is a chance of a near swap deal against an MX5 at the moment. I'd have to stump up a few hundred, but I think it would be easier to sell than my current shed if I didn't like it - and selling in mid-summer when it's more in demand would give me a little head room money wise maybe.

Hmmm...only a 1.6 though

Scottland · 30 Mar 2006 at 18:00

No it's a '99 MK2 (110bhp)

Scottland · 30 Mar 2006 at 18:54

This is very similar to it, but the one I'm looking at is up at £5,500. I'm not sure if £5.5 is high or low for it though, being a 1.6?

Scottland · 30 Mar 2006 at 19:24

Koncordski said:
Thats too much money for a 99 1.6 in that colour. You can do better.

Edit just read the post properly. You should be able to get a 1.8 for 5.5k anyways.

Probably, but I wouldn't necasarily get the same trade in for my car.

If I could get my money back in July, if I sold it - then that'd do me.