MAZDA MX-5 OFFERS GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY

There’s no better time to buy a used Mazda MX-5 sportscar at Rivervale Mazda in Brighton.  On sale at the Victoria Road showroom, the multi-award-winning roadster offers drivers fantastic value for money as a ‘Zoom-Zoom Plus Approved Used Car’ – making it a smart buy for budget-conscious motorists.

 

The legendary rear-wheel drive sportscar was recently selected for critical acclaim by automotive experts, who named the Mazda MX-5 ‘Best Roadster’ in the 2008 Auto Express Used Car Honours.  This is the third successive year the model has won this coveted award. 

 

“With the current cold weather and economic gloom, now really is the best time to buy a Mazda MX-5 – we have some great deals,” explains Malcolm Hance, dealer principal at Rivervale Mazda.  “The roadster also holds its value incredibly well, which means it’s an extremely safe investment as a used car, the recent award win being testament to this.  Right now it’s a buyer’s market but automotive experts are predicting trade will pick up from April – so the great deals may not be around for long.”

 

While many used car prices are falling, industry experts CAP Motor Research Ltd predict the Mazda MX-5 1.8i soft-top is likely to retain 29 per cent of its original price over a three year and 60,000 mile period.  The MX-5 2.0i soft-top and Roadster Coupe versions will also retain 29 per cent of their value.

 

Jeff Knight, forecast manager at CAP, adds: “The Mazda MX-5 belongs to an exclusive club of currently available, affordable cars that can justifiably be labelled ‘iconic’.  Trading on the romantic legacy of the classic roadsters of old it consistently enjoys a public following that loves its combination of British-style bygone-age looks with Japanese build quality and reliability under the skin.”

 

As well as sensational sportscar performance, the third generation Mazda MX-5 has improved fuel economy and reduced CO₂ outputs, thanks to Mazda’s weight-reducing ‘gram strategy’. 

 

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe also boasts the world’s fastest-folding powered retractable hard-top ­­– up or down in just 12 seconds – whilst the soft-top can be opened or closed in a few seconds with just one hand.

 

“With its advanced driving dynamics and incredible handling, the Mazda MX-5 is a truly breath-taking drive,” added Malcolm Hance.  “It is these factors, along with its generous specification, low price and modest running costs which make the Mazda MX-5 the world’s best-selling sportscar.”

 

To find out more about the Mazda range or to arrange a test-drive, please call Rivervale Mazda on 01273 707007 or visit the showroom at Victoria Road, Brighton.