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http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/4768519355.html
Not mine, but this looks to be a rare 96 r-package. It has the lips, spoiler, manual windows, manual steering. Should have the torsen and biltsteins. Wish I wasn't already full-up on project cars right now.
If anybody wants to verify it really is an R, get the VIN and call Mazda. Easy peezy.
Pretty cool find!
When I called Mazda about my NC recently, I ended up having to talk to a supervisor because the first person did not know for sure if it had limited slip or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by cwisenheimer
5000 miles, how long has that thing been sitting there? I don't think those are factory wheels either.
^Looks like 104,594....still relatively low miles.
And it has the non-leather steering wheel. Looks like an R to me. I just texted the guy for the VIN.
Instead of calling Mazda, once you have the VIN, you can get information on any Mazda directly through the Owners section of Mazda's website.
https://www.mymazda.com/MusaWeb/disp...ersHome.action
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Winner
http://www.anbautocenter.com/invento.../-arlington-TX
1996 MX-5 Miata
Mileage: 28904 Update Mileage VIN: JM1NA3536T0709835 Transmission: 5-SPEED MAN OD TRANS Trim: R Engine: 1.8L DOHC 4-CYL ENG Exterior: BRILLIANT BLACK Interior: BLACK
I hope someone here grabs this. I'm mad I can't.
Betchya that guy has no idea it's an R-Package.
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Hmmmm
As chriscar pointed out a dealer has it - http://www.anbautocenter.com/invento...8018958#photos
I'm struggling here. Does my kid REALLY need xmas presents??
You'd flip it before Christmas anyway ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Front bumper has been painted, it's missing the emblem. Back bumper is faded pretty good, which is why I noticed the front one wasn't faded.
No Texas inspection sticker on it either must be from somewhere other than Texas. ::Whisp:: Look for Rust!!
Someone run a CARFAX on it - gut feeling says salvage title. ;)
Its got a dealer emblem from Crest on the trunk, so its been in TX for some period of time. I'm going to go see it.
Other than collectability, what is the point of an R-package anymore?
^That's what I was thinking....has been put out to pasture (out-pax'd) in the autocross world.
McFlipability ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
Maybe outmatched at national-level, but certainly a contender in local events, where most folks play. Under $5k for a fun, reliable and competitive ES car is not a bad deal at all. Also makes a very good track car. POS is the most correct though; a clean R-pack w/o rust or mods fetches a premium from northern buyers these days. Enough that I could price it with shipping included and still do well.
From the additional pics on the dealer website, I see an illuminated airbag light, a nice clean engine bay, with a very brown radiator, and what looks like adjusters (maybe Koni) on the front shocks.
I think it has potential, and am impressed at how stock it is. Other than the tires, shift knob, and radio, it's all stock. The engine bay is unmolested, the door panels aren't modified for aftermarket speakers, and the crappy sun visors are even there. ;)
http://cdn-w.v12soft.com/photos/dfxF...134_800600.jpg
http://cdn-w.v12soft.com/photos/dfxF...275_800600.jpg
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Aaaaaand it's on the pointy board.
http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread...11#post7226311
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Better hurry OZMDD! ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by chriscar
Probably too late.
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Originally Posted by OZMDD
You need to trademark that!Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
:)
Anyone with an NB is going to have a more competitive ES car.Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Agree to disagree. HP difference is small, weight difference is noticeable, other than 99 Sport and 03 CS.
Yea that 94 pounds and 9 less Horse Power is epic!! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Quote:
Here is Mazdas published wt/yr/hp for NA/NB excluding MSM. Remember, not all the weight gain is fluffy stuff, some is structural and performance improvement.
Year Wt. HP lb/hp hp/lb
1990 NA 1.6L 2182 116 18.81034483 0.053162236
1991 NA 1.6L 2182 116 18.81034483 0.053162236
1992 NA 1.6L 2214 116 19.0862069 0.052393857
1993 NA 1.6L 2223 116 19.1637931 0.052181736
1994 NA 1.8L 2293 128 17.9140625 0.055822067
1995 NA 1.8L 2293 128 17.9140625 0.055822067
1996 NA 1.8L 2293 133 17.2406015 0.058002617
1997 NA 1.8L 2359 133 17.73684211 0.056379822
1999 NB 1.8L 2299 140 16.42142857 0.060896042
2000 NB 1.8L 2332 140 16.65714286 0.060034305
2001 NB 1.8L 2387 142 16.80985915 0.059488898
2002 NB 1.8L 2387 142 16.80985915 0.059488898
2003 NB 1.8L 2387 142 16.80985915 0.059488898
2004 NB 1.8L 2447 142 17.23239437 0.058030241
Agreed. ::Banana::Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
It sold mins after I drove it. It was in rough shape on the outside. The trunk alone had 30 bumps in it. Big, deep scratches and dents all over clear peeling off of the hood. Head light covers both had dents and cracked paint. Old feeling/looking Koni shocks. Cracks in dash, loose vents, carpet had been cut alone the passenger door. It was too short to tuck back under trim. Console was in bad shape and needed to be replaced.
The spoiler was repainted on the car without taping off. Paint drips down rear quarters and back of trunk. Clear was coming off in chunks from "repaint". Over spray all around back of trunk and quarters. Radiator was on its last leg. Pouring oil out of cam cover for what looks like a long time, coated back to drive shaft. Did have an lsd.
Good deal on an R-pack, but sounds like it was a big project to make it worth any more. Thanks for the feedback.