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Im looking to buy a 1999-2000 Mazda Miata in a manual transmission only (DFW area). The car needs to be in good condition both mechanically and cosmetically (minimal dings/dents, no paint fading). I'd like the mileage to be at 120k and under with a clean Tx title. Mainly looking for an NB1 because it's more in my price range that Im looking to spend, but will also look at NB2's if you have one for sale. You can PM me here, or send me a text. Thanks
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Best bet is just scouring CL. There are a couple of good-looking NB1's on there for reasonable prices right now. You didn't actually mention your price range, which will significantly impact the responses you get. If you aren't looking to spend at least $4500+ (and more likely $5500+), you have a pretty tough task ahead of you, based on my frequent searches of the local market. Oklahoma tends to be a little cheaper.
Whatever you do, the prices are about as low as they are going to get for the next 9-10 months. Once mid-late Feb arrives, Miata fever hits and everything goes up 10-20%.
Ozmdd is right. As someone who will be selling my miata around the May time frame, I agree.
2 I found that are already priced high:
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/4290636261.html $8.5k with 87k miles
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/ctd/4296795683.html $6.5k with 150k miles
Mine looks just like the silver one, with roll bar, 6speed, and factory body kit/spoiler with 70k miles. I will probably list mine $7k obo
This is is a decent deal. Could probably talk him down from 5500 to 5k
http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/4269656398.html
And a few more. <$5k
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4291425336.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/4272340984.html
Check CL for Waco, Witcha Falls, East Texas, Far East Texas, OKC, etc ...
I found mine near Longview. Prices are lower in rural areas.
Be patient; you'll find the right car for the right money.
Think Justinb928 may already be watching craigslist - http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4284362883.html & http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4225868454.html ;-)
Yep, he's on there twice. Unfortunately, not many sellers think to look for want-ads.
Haha thanks guys. Yeah I've been on CL for a about a month now looking for a nice example. Ive seen most of the Miata that were posted above, but for some of them I just cant justify the price for their condition. Im willing to spend $5500, and I think that's a very fair price for a clean NB1 with ~120k or less.
There is one in Tyler for that price range, with some upgrades and a roll bar.
Man. And to think I sold my '99 Sport with 110k, a hard top, three sets of wheels, a tire trailer, and five years worth of spare parts for $8500... seven and a half years ago. Seems crazy what they're still worth.
Miatas are a lot like Jeeps, when it comes to long lived popularity and resale. I think my 95 wrangler is worth more now than when I sold it 2 years ago.
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4296390076.html
If the paint is original then this Miata is a very rare Laser blue on a rarer 6 speed LS, though the painted wheels are a cause for concern...
Seat covers (bad leather), steering wheel cover (??), fart can muffler, temp tags... I'm going to guess its more of a $4500 car than $6500. Agree that the color is awesome, if the paint quality is good.
Blue covers, blue wheels....I'm thinking Nina has an obsession with color coordination
That thing would be beautiful with the right wheels.Quote:
Originally Posted by ptech
Keep an eye on the san Antonio and Houston CL ads too. Cars are cheaper in Houston for sure. And you never know where a motivated seller will appear.
I appreciate all the help and leads you guys have been giving me. Unfortunately due to my busy work schedule, Im really wanting to keep my options in the DFW and surrounding areas because I just can't find the time to travel far working 7 days a week.
Still looking
:clap: I dont think I'll find a deal like that anymore. (BTW shes at 180k now and still kicking rear)Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7381/1...de73811d_b.jpg
It is crazy. As the drift kids keep getting them the prices on the miatas keep going up. its the new 240.
The are not much cheaper in Houston. If anything I think the run more here as it is such a large city that is dependent on driving.
you can check our site too www.houstonmiataclub.com
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4317220575.html
dig just a little deeper in that pocket and this could be yours. ;)
http://images.craigslist.org/00P0P_c...lP_600x450.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/00e0e_3...MP_600x450.jpg
Or not.....
cheers
http://images.craigslist.org/00e0e_3...MP_600x450.jpg
Or not.....
cheers
It's like skittles on wheels.. :P
I'd rather have the skittles. ;-)
WTF with these color!
around april I'm most likely selling my miata for around 4k depending on the market but its going to have about 127k miles on it by that point
Checked this out Saturday for a possible flip...
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...stingId=0&mmt=[MAZDA[MIATA[]][]]&modelCode1=MIATA&sortBy=mileageASC&makeCode1=MAZD A&startYear=2001&showcaseOwnerId=74860&maxMileage= 75000&searchRadius=500&listingId=363625403&Log=0
Cons: - Alternator bearings noisy
- Tires dry rotted
- Plenty of rock chips on front fascia and hood
- Drip off the tranny
- Hazy headlights
Pros: - No apparent paint fade
- Clean under the hood
- 6 speed
- drives right for 62k miles
- One owner and clean VIN report
Seller wasn't in much of a dealing mood at the time so I passed.
Ugh, this link business again....copy and paste this into your browser...
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...stingId=0&mmt=[MAZDA[MIATA[]][]]&modelCode1=MIATA&sortBy=mileageASC&makeCode1=MAZD A&startYear=2001&showcaseOwnerId=74860&maxMileage= 75000&searchRadius=500&listingId=363625403&Log=0
So you can't edit posts anymore?
*Sigh....just search on Autotrader for a 2001 Miata, zip 76031.
FYI, the only part of that URL you need is listingID, i.e.
http://autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/...ngId=363625403
Why you selling so soon? You've barely had it a month.Quote:
Originally Posted by zmiata
Yeah I was looking for a direct link to the specific ad but couldn't find one. Thanks for the tip.Quote:
Originally Posted by redmenace
I miss my 350z, had to let it go due needing some money to last me until I got hired on truely by a fire dept. Now that I'm actually make money again I'd like a 370 or 350 again once i get a nice big down payment ready. Don't get me wrong I love the miata but I like my nissan better. I'm going to buy my little brother a 90's miata next year for his 14th birthday so we can work on it together and use that for some autox until he is 16.Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Let me know when you are close to selling. I have a friend who is considering a miata, might be a good option.
will do, I'm going to post it here when I do for at least a week before I turn to craigslist
Thanks again guys. Still looking around without much luck.
A couple of decent NB's here...
http://www.dahmanimotors.com/
Spring is here! Still looking for an NB to buy
Super clean white 2002 just went up on CL. Loaded car, I've worked on it and can vouch for how clean it is.
If this is the one you are talking about https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/4389080744.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
OZMDD is it really an SE? Aren't those LS wheels?
Yeah, I think he's got the naming backwards, but it really makes no difference value-wise unless it has a rare/desirable paint color. Its a well-kept example and has the Torsen. I drove it and did some maint work on it. It seems solid to me.
Man you guys are fast, lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jwett9
Sorry, I don't know all the intimate details of the trims. It's fully loaded with the 6 speed, ABS, LSD, leather, and Bose. Whether those are added options or a different trim, please help me out with this. :)
Thanks Mike. I forgot to put in that all the fluids were changed as well, diff, engine, tranny. It is indeed very clean, I just may have the opportunity to buy my old S2000 back for a good price. I may be back once I realize I don't want to daily that S2000, lol. Need a garage with an attached house. :P
I just missed an 02 with 75k miles and a hardtop for 6500 this past weekend. NSXelerate I'm the one that texted you this morning asking for the vin.