How is the V6 Manual doing on the used US market these days?

[Citizen]

My absolute no go spec emira

 

[Bimmernate]

Nimbus seems to be among the lesser-desirable colors from what I've seen (example in quoted post below), but regardless, if you go back and read my post, you'll understand that I referred to the spec as being undersirable, not Nimbus itself. IMO, the silver wheels clash with both Nimbus and blackpack,and I absolutely believe that this spec is hurting the car's value.

I mean, by that logic, based on the screenshot you provided, dark verdant would be "the most desirable color" (which is untrue), and those should be getting a premium. Well...One just sold on BAT for 87k.....

Again, the spec had little to do with it. That's just what they go for on the used market...for now.

I do agree though that the silver wheels don't go great with nimbus. Easy and cheap fix if someone were to want to get them refinished. All colors are subjective. I personally think the "least desirable" colors are the dark colors that don't show the beautiful emira lines well- dark verdant, shadow grey, meridian- all 3 of these colors look almost the same (black) unless in bright sunlight. A lot of people also ordered the dark verdant before they realized how dark it actually was (I know several that were trying to change their spec). I saw a dark verdant in person and immediately said nope. Showed every scratch and just didn't pop like british racing green or the porsche green metallics, was just too dark. That being said... the color has little to do with the resale and the emira is beautiful and an amazing experience no matter the color.

 

[idleuser]

I mean, by that logic, based on the screenshot you provided, dark verdant would be "the most desirable color" (which is untrue), and those should be getting a premium. Well...One just sold on BAT for 87k.....

Again, the spec had little to do with it. That's just what they go for on the used market...for now.

I do agree though that the silver wheels don't go great with nimbus. Easy and cheap fix if someone were to want to get them refinished. All colors are subjective. I personally think the "least desirable" colors are the dark colors that don't show the beautiful emira lines well- dark verdant, shadow grey, meridian- all 3 of these colors look almost the same (black) unless in bright sunlight. A lot of people also ordered the dark verdant before they realized how dark it actually was (I know several that were trying to change their spec). I saw a dark verdant in person and immediately said nope. Showed every scratch and just didn't pop like british racing green or the porsche green metallics, was just too dark. That being said... the color has little to do with the resale and the emira is beautiful and an amazing experience no matter the color.

I disagree, color combos do make a differences. The demand for a rare color is real. Gen 1 NSX GPW goes for a crazy premium and the same goes for the Emira. It's a basic supply/demand market.

Ex. If you own a McD's Spec Emira, you can expect it to be thousands lower.

 

[Bimmernate]

I disagree, color combos do make a differences. The demand for a rare color is real. Gen 1 NSX GPW goes for a crazy premium and the same goes for the Emira. It's a basic supply/demand market.

Ex. If you own a McD's Spec Emira, you can expect it to be thousands lower.

I didn't say it didn't affect the resale at all, i just said it is only does by a little. Most used emiras regardless of spec will fetch the 85-90k on the used market.... There isn't any specific "rare spec" emira that will fetch a significant premium and get you all your money back...other than maybe the metallic green and amber limited edition colors that were announced....maybe

The majority of emiras sold were first editions which had no difference in price so you could choose any color...

Porsche, for example, has some color options that were a nearly 10-20k additional cost, which is another reason why they are rare and may fetch a premium.

They are just different scenarios

 

[idleuser]

Let me guess. You don't own an Emira and would like the price of the car to drop 85-95k.

 

[Bimmernate]

Let me guess. You don't own an Emira and would like the price of the car to drop 85-95k.

Lol. I have an emira. Would love for the values to stay high as I paid the 109k MSRP. Not that it really matters though since it is unlikely that i'll sell it anytime soon

 

[Steve24]

I really don’t understand the people saying silver wheels don’t work with nimbus. Based on the pics I’ve seen (including above) I think it looks great.

I’m one of those people that can’t stand black wheels on any car in any colour.

But, that’s just my view. It’s neither right nor wrong.

Back to the topic, if used Emiras are selling for 90k in the US, that’s actually not bad depreciation for a car that is still in production.

Once the V6 manual stops I expect values to be pretty strong going forward.

 

[seriously]

I disagree, color combos do make a differences. The demand for a rare color is real. Gen 1 NSX GPW goes for a crazy premium and the same goes for the Emira. It's a basic supply/demand market.

Ex. If you own a McD's Spec Emira, you can expect it to be thousands lower.

The white on Hondas fetch a higher price because of their connection to the type R color way. Yes colors matter sometimes, but often times it’s because of a tie to the brand heritage or model not just preference.

Because you can custom spec the emira I think you will get some Superman and McDonald colors that will just not appeal to most people. Otherwise the standard colors and combos I think are generally all equally valuable. Price variance likely more to do with the market and vehicle condition.