Well, the KBB Private Party value is $16,500. So, while I appreciate the sentiment, I'm not sure how much higher than that I can go. While there is roughly $5,000 in work in the car, I can't expect to actually have that returned to me. But, I appreciate the comment, and maybe if I get enough saying that they think I could get more, I'll set the price a little higher.
As for why I'm selling, I just want something new. Something with a bit more performance potential than the Mazda6 offers with the primary difference being something RWD. I really do love this car though. Aside from being a great car in its' own right, I definitely got a good one out of the factory. It's given me absolutely no problems at all and has dyno'd quite a bit above average. In fact I only dyno 10hp below a buddy's and he has a much better MAF-tuned intake, headers, and exhaust -- all I've got is a standard Injen CAI. This car is quite the "factory freak".
More than likely I'm going to get an RX-8, though I have given the '05 GTO more than a little consideration. Two different philosophies of vehicle there for sure and I'm impressed with the both of them for different reasons. But I think the RX-8 suits me better, so I'm probably going to get it and work on hitting 300whp and high 12s.
