Buying dilemma. Help me please.

Ok so I called on the silver one. Really nice lady, she bought it for her daughter but the daughter doesn't like the stick shift. A few of the panels have been re-done. The car apparently sat in storage for about 12 years, and the current owner put all the repairs into it so the daughter could have a reliable car.

One catch: The title already has buyer info filled out on it, and the current owner doesn't know who that is. She said that she was told at the tax office that it could be transferred, but I'm a little concerned. I sold a car to a friend that waited on transferring the title, and I ended up having to meet him at the tax office to verify the dates for the title transfer. I'm going to try to check it out this weekend and find out more details. I'm considering getting that blue one and spending the money on mechanical repairs if the title is clear.

Called on the blue one. Older retired gentleman, his mother passed away so he inherited her newer car. He's been driving the Miata for 10 years. I really like that color the best, too, and I see very few blue ones. Lots of red and silver and white, in that vintage. He also dropped the price to $2950 so I'll have some extra cash for repairs if needed. I'm going to try to check it out tomorrow morning.

Its a little more $$, but there is no better deal out there than the 94 R-package w/ hardtop listed on the forum.[/QUOTE]


Where's this one listed?

Just my 2 cents but it would be a smart plan to get Trackdog Racing or Miata Solutions to do a pre-puchase inspection on any miata you are looking at they have years of experience and can spot a ::turd:: from miles away!

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Originally Posted by titanescape

Where's this one listed?

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http://www.dfwmiata.com/showthread.p...ut-selling-out.

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

Just my 2 cents but it would be a smart plan to get Trackdog Racing or Miata Solutions to do a pre-puchase inspection on any miata you are looking at they have years of experience and can spot a ::turd:: from miles away!

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Yep we can. I work at Track Dog Racing and we will gladly inspect a car for you. You will need to drive it to our shop in NE Dallas at Plano/Forrest intersection. Cost is just shop time and how detailed you want us to inspect it. Anything from a visual inspection to test drive to leak-down and compression check of the motor. We can tell you what looks to be an issue and give you an order of priorities. If the car is a gem, we can sell you some Miata goodies to make it go faster too.


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Just give us a call and we will be glad to help.

William

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Originally Posted by black roadster

Yep we can. I work at Track Dog Racing and we will gladly inspect a car for you. You will need to drive it to our shop in NE Dallas at Plano/Forrest intersection. Cost is just shop time and how detailed you want us to inspect it. Anything from a visual inspection to test drive to leak-down and compression check of the motor. We can tell you what looks to be an issue and give you an order of priorities. If the car is a gem, we can sell you some Miata goodies to make it go faster too.


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Just give us a call and we will be glad to help.

William

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Hey JB, this ^^^

I bought the blue one. Happy happy joy joy. It's a little sluggish, especially with the AC on, but I managed to snag it for $2500, which kinda surprised me. He had dropped the price to 2950 and I was hoping he'd meet me somewhere between 2500 and 2950, but he just said "ok" on my offer. It rattles a little, but the steering is tight, the shifter is firm, the clutch feels solid, and I had no problem cruising at 70 on the turnpike going to work. I was amazed by how firmly it shifted, no slop in it at all.

I will definitely visit Track Dog as soon as I can.

You all were a huge help in this decision, I really appreciate it. I'm happy with the way it all turned out.

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Originally Posted by sammm

On that last one, I don't think a '90 model came from the factory in silver, so it's been painted along the way. I think '91 was the first year for that color.

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I didn't read down enough to see if someone corrected you already, but that is false. My car is an early 1990 and it's silver. The original documentation I have from 1990 that I got with the car says it was an available color as well.

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Originally Posted by blackzx3_13

Hey JB, this ^^^

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Thanks buddy.

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Originally Posted by Hard Drivin Johnny

Thanks buddy.

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Yep, Miata count at work is now 3.

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Originally Posted by blackzx3_13

Yep, Miata count at work is now 3.

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We should get a pic of them all.