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My friend at work is considering a used Miata and was asking me what would be a good year Miata to buy. He wants one that would still be running well and would be reliable. I am guessing he doesn't want to be doing much work on it himself, so it would need to be still in good shape. I told him the 99-05 NB series, so a late '94 to '97 1.8L NA. I am simply seeking other's opinion on this.
I guessed that a good condition NB would run him about $10k or so. Is that about right?
I sold my '99 Sport with a boatload of extras, including a fresh motor, hardtop, three sets of wheels, trailer, etc. last fall for $8500, so I'd say $10k ought to buy you a very nice '99-'00, or a pretty good '01+ Miata, if you look around a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by MX-5EE
The best Miatas are NA but finding one in great condition is getting harder.
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Originally Posted by black roadster
I would have to call BS on this.
Everyone has there preference for the "Best" bodystyled Miata. Let your coworker search around and drive both an NA ans NB and then decide
+1... I love my NA, but the NB's looks are growing on me, and they seem more civilized if you're looking for a daily driver.Quote:
Originally Posted by Magma
...I'm not trading mine just yet!
BR has owned both. ::Bleh:: As many say, the NB is a better car, but the NA is a better Miata. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Magma
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Originally Posted by Titus
I realize he has owned both, but he has not owned the MSM, which is THE best Miata!:D
Now, now cool of Magma, the '99 Sport was the greatest Miata EVAR! ::Banana:: ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Magma
BTW I have had an NA and now have 2 NB's, I do like my NB's.
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Originally Posted by POS Racing
::Bleh::
Not all NA's make 80 whp. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
::BaHump::Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
Yep just yours! Maybe your new motor will help...Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
Mine made 88 whp! ::Banana::
Here's a good, solid car for sale: (it's mine)
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...g=en&cardist=0
Price neg.
I can vouch for Joe's car. It's a nice one.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe.MIATA
Thanks for the replies. From the price he wants to pay, he will get an NA. From the condition he desires, he wants an NB.
If he were to get an NA with say, 120k miles, what sort of work would you guys expect to have to be done to the car?
That's a loaded question. Could need nothing, could need everything. Timing belt and water pump at the very least if they hadn't been done yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by MX-5EE
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Originally Posted by sammm
OK, good to know for later reference: were all of the BP series engines timing belts and not chains?
There are still some really nice M1's out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
Be patient and get a well maintained one.
Yes. And all Miatae (I guess the NC's do too, but not positive) from day 1 have a non-interfering motor. If the timing belt breaks it won't do any damage other leave you stranded.Quote:
Originally Posted by MX-5EE