Lava Orange MSM (WTB)

[mtrx804]

Wasn't quite sure where to post this, figured this area was as good as any.

I have been looking at a couple Lava Orange MSM and the 2 dealers are taking their sweet time sending me any info/extra pics I am looking for.

Wondering if anyone will be in or knows someone in either Norfolk, VA or Portaled, NM area?

Links to cars:
NM:
http://www.bigvalleyautochryslerdodg...5f302274e9.htm

Norfolk:
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...58487673&Log=0


I know what everyone says "Just buy/build your own turbo car, you'll be happier." I really like them and the rarity of it. Any leads on others would be helpful as well. Thanks everyone.

-Daniel

[mtrx804]

Big Valley Auto was the one that is giving me the most headache, no pics at all and talking to them they made me feel they were rushed since i wasnt in the area.

[gabkwong]

For that kind of money you can get into a pretty good 06-07 NC with similar mileage. With a intake/header/exhaust and ECU retune, you can get you NC with HP enough to go fast. Granted the NC and NB are very different cars, I think the NC is a better car. The torque curve is broader, transmission is better, brakes is way better, and most of all, the chassis is way stronger. I got mine 06 GT last Oct with 70K miles with complete suspension upgrade, upgrade from intake all the way to catback, Enkie racing wheels and more for $9.5K. I know the MS is nice but I am not sure I want to pay that much for it given NC can be have cheaper and the ND is coming out in weeks which will drive the price down on all used Miata very soon.

[stinkydragon]

The Norfolk one looks like it has the Flyin Miata intake (maybe. it's painted black if that's what it is) and a boost gauge at least. Might have the full Little Enchilada kit (The exhaust pipe looks bigger than stock). If I were to get an MSM I'd look for one that already had those mods.

However, I think I'd agree with gabkwong. As much as I love my MSM, if I had to do it over I probably would have gotten an NC instead.

[sammm]

Check with Magma here on the forum. He's owned an MSM for quite a few years now.

[jeff_man]

MSMs are not worth buying. Pick up a 01+ and a Megasqurt, have a real tuner with a mustang dyno tune it and you will get 130-150hp (depending on other parts you upgrade) from NA and much better gas mileage.

[OZMDD]

MSM's are overrated. A souped-up non-turbo NB can hang with them on the track and beat them at autox, and an aftermarket forced-induction NA/NB will smoke them. The NC is the better car in every way if you want modern updates and a turn-key vehicle that is pretty much equal or better than the MSM other than the oem springs on the early NC's. The nC platform can easily be a comfy DD, competent track car and autox stud all at once.

[motorollow]

MSM's are overrated. A souped-up non-turbo NB can hang with them on the track and beat them at autox, and an aftermarket forced-induction NA/NB will smoke them. The NC is the better car in every way if you want modern updates and a turn-key vehicle that is pretty much equal or better than the MSM other than the oem springs on the early NC's. The nC platform can easily be a comfy DD, competent track car and autox stud all at once.

Not to mention its UGLY Bevo orange! �� BOOMER SOONER! !

[mtrx804]

I really like the orange lol.

I agree the NC is a great car through and through, I just prefer the NBs look. Then again I havent driven a NC yet. :p
The one that appears to have mods does. The dealer didnt know what they were, which is why I was asking if anyones in the area.