Thinking of selling the Miata

[Billy Blaze]

My question is since most of you know the history of the car, how much do you think (seriously) I should ask.

....now I realize that most of you are still on the floor laughing but try and be serious for a sec..lol

I am thinknig of buying a new Motorcycle, and need to know how much capitol I will have to work with.

Here are the things done to the car...
TDR Shock tower brace
Luisi Steering wheel
PWR Radiator (double core)
Spec stage 2 clutch
Hard Dog Sport roll bar (single diagonal)
Jackson Racing Header
TDR Heat Shield
Monster Flow intake
KYB AGX (4 way) shocks
Flyin Miata Springs
Flyin Miata sways
Roadster Sport 3 muffler
Mazda Speed Comp. motor mounts
PPF frame brace
Harness tabs
New Toyo TR1's
New Falken Hanabi wheels
New Rebuilt Motor from John Day Custom Engines
Power everything
....I think that's it

Thanks in advance.

[sammm]

If you get close to half of the value of all your add-ons, you'll be doing very good. Besides that, regardless of the shape of the car today, the salvage title is a killer on resale value.

If you have your original OEM parts to put back on, you could be better off selling all your after-market stuff piece by piece. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. (Seems like lots of folks are selling lately )

[blackzx3_13]

If you get close to half of the value of all your add-ons, you'll be doing very good. Besides that, regardless of the shape of the car today, the salvage title is a killer on resale value.

If you have your original OEM parts to put back on, you could be better off selling all your after-market stuff piece by piece. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. (Seems like lots of folks are selling lately )

+1 I say if you want to make some $$ sell the aftermarket parts, as for the car, wasn't there some dude looking for a 99-00 tub?

[Titus]

I am thinknig of buying a new Motorcycle

Have you considered a Hybrid Motorcycle?

[Treibenschnell]

Just not right...

[gabkwong]

Yes my friend is looking a tub. But not one that has been crashed!

I agree with Samm. You are not going get much for the car. As for the after market stuff, you may get from 50 to 70% of what you paid. If you can, drive it until the wheels fall off is the best way to go money wise.

[Billy Blaze]

Yes.......the car has been wrecked before but it's not like the car is a falling apart piece of crap, the car was rebuilt very well and in great shape with less than 59,200 miles on it and less than 2,500 on the engine, I just find it hard to believe that the value is nothing. Even the folks at the Dog House have commented on how clean the car is underneath, inside and out.

I will try another avenue to sell the car, I appreciate it.

[Mouglie]

have you priced it already? i'm looking at miata's right now... really i'm looking for a first gen but i'll take whatever i can get...

will you be parting it?
prices...

[black roadster]

Yes.......the car has been wrecked before but it's not like the car is a falling apart piece of crap, the car was rebuilt very well and in great shape with less than 59,200 miles on it and less than 2,500 on the engine, I just find it hard to believe that the value is nothing. Even the folks at the Dog House have commented on how clean the car is underneath, inside and out.

I will try another avenue to sell the car, I appreciate it.

I don't think anyone is questioning the quality. However, If I were to build a race car, a salvage due to accident would not instill confidence in me. YMMV. Now previous flood damage on a car you will be gutting would be ok.

I'm with the masses on this. Either part it our or drive it until the wheels fall off. Regardless of the quality of repair, a salvage title is a big red flag on a car. That's just the facts.

[POS Racing]

Billy what do you think it's worth??

[Treibenschnell]

Billy what do you think it's worth??

Now that's a good question...

[Majik]

I don't think anyone is questioning the quality. However, If I were to build a race car, a salvage due to accident would not instill confidence in me. YMMV. Now previous flood damage on a car you will be gutting would be ok.

I'm with the masses on this. Either part it our or drive it until the wheels fall off. Regardless of the quality of repair, a salvage title is a big red flag on a car. That's just the facts.

I think POS can attest to making a race car out of a wrecked car also. It just seems like you can never get the car to handle right and a tweaked chassis is usually the cause.

[POS Racing]

Hey Billy you were quoted here as saying,

I know I will never sell my car, for many reasons...

[Billy Blaze]

Thanks POS, I guess I was getting the feeling I should get out from under the car...before I put anymore money into something that is worth nothing to anyone else.
Th car handles great now by the way I guess it was tread squirm, hard to believe it but I guess it was.
I still love the car, i just feel if I put more money in it, I am just throwing it away.

[sammm]

just feel if I put more money in it, I am just throwing it away.

Here's an idea, don't. Just drive it and enjoy.

[Treibenschnell]

Here's an idea, don't. Just drive it and enjoy.

+1

[black roadster]

i just feel if I put more money in it, I am just throwing it away.

I know I will never sell my car, for many reasons...

Where's the problem? I have more in my car than what it's book value is as do many of the modified folks. I have no plans to ever sell my car so it's book value is of no concern.

Do what you want to the car and enjoy it.

[pliablemoose]

Don't worry a lot about what your car cost you...

Run an amoritazation of how much a $35k car would cost you with interest if you financed it.

Automobiles are a depreciating asset, make it something you like (as you have) and drive the crap out of it.

And seriously, strong work as being selected as Miata of the Month.

[POS Racing]

Thanks POS, I guess I was getting the feeling I should get out from under the car...before I put anymore money into something that is worth nothing to anyone else.

I would think this would be a good time to try and move it with it's coverage on Miata.net if you are really serious about selling it.

[srivendel]

I would think this would be a good time to try and move it with it's coverage on Miata.net if you are really serious about selling it.

I completely agree.

S.