Help on a used Miata

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04-30-2005, 02:47 PM
blackzx3_13

Help on a used Miata

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...989&cardist=75

I found it on auto trader, I think I can get it for cheap. Does anybody know anything about the car or the seller? If possible, when I get a chance to go look at it, can someone who knows what to look for come with me, or can you tell me what to look for. Thanks
04-30-2005, 03:19 PM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by blackzx3_13

...can someone who knows what to look for come with me...

Careful what you ask for... you're liable to have 15 of us showing up at this dealer telling what's right and wrong with your future ride!! :lol:
04-30-2005, 05:02 PM
POS Racing

Clear title or Salvage Title?

The paint looks mightly nice for a $2K car.
http://images.autotrader.com/images/..._A.562x421.jpg
04-30-2005, 05:33 PM
altiain

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

Clear title or Salvage Title?

The paint looks mightly nice for a $2K car.
http://images.autotrader.com/images/..._A.562x421.jpg

It's definitely been repainted at some time in its life - the rocker panels aren't black.

Still, looks pretty good for $2k from that picture. Definitely worth checking out, if it's got a clean title.
04-30-2005, 06:32 PM
sammm

The mis-matched wheels makes me think one end or the other has been crunched badly in its lifetime. That would explain the fresh looking paint too. Just a thought.
04-30-2005, 08:19 PM
onething

But it is the right color :thumleft: :bounce: 8)
04-30-2005, 08:52 PM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by onething

But it is the right color :thumleft: :bounce: :cool:

It would look better in the rare Mariner Blue!! :thumleft:
04-30-2005, 09:19 PM
Kags1969

Considering that 4 forged piston and rods are $1200-1300, this looks like a bargain....
04-30-2005, 09:23 PM
POS Racing

No mention of A/C....... I like A/C! :batman:
04-30-2005, 09:27 PM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

No mention of A/C....... I like A/C! :batman:

I have an r-134 AC unit ready for a NA! :thumleft: ;-)
04-30-2005, 09:29 PM
POS Racing

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

I have an r-134 AC unit ready for a NA! :thumleft: ;-)

For Free? Or would this add to the $2K price? :rabbit:
04-30-2005, 09:34 PM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

For Free? Or would this add to the $2K price? :rabbit:

Yes. :razz:
04-30-2005, 09:46 PM
POS Racing

Good stuff here = http://www.miata.net/faq/usedmx5.html
04-30-2005, 10:24 PM
brock

I'm going to a customer site Monday morning right around the corner from the lot it is located at. I'll post what I find out around lunch time Monday. Maybe sooner.
04-30-2005, 10:37 PM
blackzx3_13

Brock, thanks! The lot is about an hour from my house, and I dont have much free time this week. Thanks for all your help. I had the feeling it may have been wrecked before when I first saw it, but well just have to see.

Thanks again
05-01-2005, 12:38 AM
riverracer

I'd offer them 1500 or less and if they don't take it walk away and keep looking..:scratch: .I would bet they don't have more than a 1000 in the car. It probably came from the auction.:!:
Jerry
05-01-2005, 11:42 PM
blackzx3_13

if the car checks out ok, (prolly wont) im gonna offer $1000
05-02-2005, 12:09 AM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by blackzx3_13

if the car checks out ok, (prolly wont) im gonna offer $1000

If you need an operating AC unit for your new ride let me know... I'll work a TCB deal!
05-02-2005, 09:19 AM
MadMerv

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Originally Posted by Kags1969

Considering that 4 forged piston and rods are $1200-1300, this looks like a bargain....

Did I miss something here????? :confused:
05-02-2005, 09:21 AM
POS Racing

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Originally Posted by MadMerv

Did I miss something here????? :confused:

Yep but it was a vague reference -> http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthread.php?t=2574
05-02-2005, 12:54 PM
blackzx3_13

Thanks for the offer on the AC, but, I'm more worried about what kind of shape the car is in. I have a strong suspicision that it has been wrecked, but I don't know
05-03-2005, 12:12 AM
blackzx3_13

im really hoping that it is not 2 miatas welded together :cry:
05-03-2005, 07:35 AM
POS Racing

Well Brock how did it look?
05-03-2005, 08:08 AM
MadMerv

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Originally Posted by blackzx3_13

im really hoping that it is not 2 miatas welded together :cry:

Why not? If it is done correctly, it is just a good as any other Miata.......
05-03-2005, 08:39 AM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

Well Brock how did it look?

No kidding! Update already!!
05-03-2005, 09:21 AM
carguychris

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Originally Posted by blackzx3_13

I have a strong suspicision that it has been wrecked, but I don't know

Easy way to tell is to look for VIN tags. If you haven't looked at used Mazdas before, they have little white rectangular tags on all the body panels with the VIN printed on them. On the fenders and rear quarter panels, they're located in the crease along the hood (or trunk lid) line. I don't have a Miata to look at right now, but I believe the hood and trunk tags are stuck to the braces underneath, and the door tags are near the bottom of the door jamb.

Checking for missing or non-matching tags is an easy, quick way to judge if the car has been hit and/or how badly.
05-03-2005, 02:37 PM
brock

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

Well Brock how did it look?

Sorry, I was just thouroughly going over my new miata. :burnrubr:

Just kidding. It was already gone by the time that I got there. I tried posting sooner, but the cable was out when I finally got home last night. They did have a Black 97 Base model, but I think it was closer to 5k, and the back window was brown and cracked.
05-03-2005, 03:19 PM
blackzx3_13

:( alas the search continues. Thanks for your help anyway, I appreciate it.