FS: 2009 NC2 Touring, 14K miles, wreck damage

One of my cousins deals in wrecked cars, and since I'm the family Miata Dork, he sent me info on this one. I haven't seen it in person, but he says it runs and drives great and everything works. It's got just over 14K miles on the clock, a clean title (not salvaged), and he's asking $13,500. His company bought it from the owner, who settled with the insurance company and decided to sell it rather than fix it. If you're interested, let me know and I'll pass you on to him...

Pix for your enjoyment...
http://s9.postimage.org/osv9ojgdb/Exterior_1.jpg
http://s9.postimage.org/fz8yl6isf/Exterior_2.jpg
http://s9.postimage.org/xdt6tgfxb/Interior_1.jpg
http://s9.postimage.org/bfwpzo0wv/Interior_2.jpg
http://s9.postimage.org/kc7i3lrj3/Interior_3.jpg
http://s9.postimage.org/iyfv8as9r/Wreck_1.jpg
http://s9.postimage.org/yxyiruobj/Wreck_2.jpg

You get me thinking! :-) Does it has a LSD?

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Originally Posted by gabkwong

You get me thinking! :-) Does it has a LSD?

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Since it's a 6-speed with leather, I think it would.

I think that's actually a Grand Touring, but I could be mistaken. Its got the updated forged internals motor and the uprated 6MT, plus they redesigned the front hubs to lower the roll center a little. Also has a billion-times-better interior. Good deal if you have a body shop. I'd guess $3-4K to properly fix and paint it, assuming no rear suspension damage.

You need to look at the suspension to determine the LSD.

I should have the VIN for you guys tomorrow...

Looks like a great deal, IMHO.

Hey, thats my car! I guess I should have just posted it up here before selling it to Prestige.
Yeah it's a Grand Touring, pretty much every option available, I got it last year with 3,000 miles on it, got rear ended on my way to work.

Are the Ohlins still on it?

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Originally Posted by OZMDD

Are the Ohlins still on it?

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Hehe, absolutely not.

So how much do you kids think it would cost to fix it??

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

So how much do you kids think it would cost to fix it??

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GregW...Rogue.. .$$$???

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

So how much do you kids think it would cost to fix it??

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Hard to say...big difference if it's sheet metal and tupperware vs. 'internal' damage.

I'm still saying $3-4K, figuring a new bumper cover, taillight, patch panel and interior plastic. Also assuming no rear suspension damage. I'm sure it could be done closer to $2k, but I'd want everything done as close to as-new on a car that new. For a track-only car, I wouldn't fix it at ll, just bend it out anapseap a new tail light in there.

Btw- here is what the panel looks like.

I'm interested too. Include me in your replies.
Thanks,
Paul
cell-972.816.8009

They're still waiting on the title, so I'll let you know when I hear back on that...

Writing a very simple basic estimate based on the pics (and using new parts) I come up with @ $3500........that is not including any frame time to pull the damage before the quarter panel and rear panel are replaced along with other misc shop charges and hidden damages............that would be a $5 to $6k repair if you dropped it off at a shop and said "fix it".

Looking kinda pricey when you do the math...

Speedracer,
I agree; undamaged '07-'10 NCs on CL go for 10-12K. We'll wait and see how this shakes out.
Paul

Please show me an 09+ NC for $10-12K so I can buy it immediately. Last time I looked, you'd need to add about $6-8K to your numbers. BIG difference between 07 and 09+.

13.5K plus 5K (est.) for a decent repair job = 18.5K for an '09 with previous crash damage. Great deal??

Actually, yes. Not a smoking deal, but the damage appears to be strictly body damage, the title is clean and that is a 14k mile $30,000+msrp GT. typically, that would sell for $22-23k ish used. If someone had done the repair properly and then listed it for sale, it would fly off the lot at $18.5k. I seriously considered a similar mileage 09 base for $18k, and it sold in 2 days. $4k seems like a reasonable depreciation for a fender bender.

Guess I'm not in tune with the NC market. Do people really pay $30K+ for a Miata?

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Originally Posted by miataspeedracer

Guess I'm not in tune with the NC market. Do people really pay $30K+ for a Miata?

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I have access to Manheim where i can buy wholesale,the most expensive one a 2011 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA Grand Touring (A6)*

is @ $21000 for an 2011 with 1100Miles on it with a clean carfax !
with a bit more reseach i can probably find one cheaper...
Here what the listing says:
Comments*EXTREMELY HARD TO FIND LOADED GRAND TOURING PKG w/HARDTOP AND AUTOMATIC w/NEW MAZDA MSRP $32k*CARFAX CERTIFIED w/FULL MAZDA BUMPER/BUMPER WARRANTY UNTIL 2013 or 36k*AWESOME AND MOST SPORTY COLOR COMBO RED w/BLACK LEATHER HEATED SEATING, AUTOMATIC, 17" ALLOYS, POWER HARDTOP, BOSE PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM w/INDASH CD/AUX, FOGLIGHTS, CRUISE, KEYLESS ENTRY, ALL POWER OPTIONS, AMAZING LUXURY AND SPORTS CAR IN EXCELLENT CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT! OPTIONAL 100k BUMPER/BUMPER EXTENDED WARRANTY AVAILABLE FOR ONLY $895; retail $1200; PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL BRIAN FOR MORE INFO; DEALERSHIP HOURS By appointment **ONLY $179.00 doc fee** THANKYOU!!! Grateful always, Importacar

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I have access to Manheim where i can buy wholesale

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How much for an '09 5-speed? :rolleyes:

Give me an E-mail & i'll send you couples of listings...

very cool, store69. I may be in touch soon.

Me, too...

That car would be a good buy for someone that has an in on getting it repaired on the cheap.....the title may be "clean" but I would be willing to bet there would probably be a note in the Carfax about the damage.
Not trying to diss a damaged car here, my 99 has a slavage rebuilt title, I bought it damaged and fixed it.....cars such as this 09 can be a very good buy.

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Speedracer,
I agree; undamaged '07-'10 NCs on CL go for 10-12K. We'll wait and see how this shakes out.
Paul

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Anything 09+ undamaged is gonna be around 20K. Not even a little bit close...

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...17430589&Log=0

I found a dfwmiata member Bailey's NC2 on Autotrader. I actually bought some Ohlins and RPF1's off him when he decided to go back to stock. Nice looking NC2, Grand Touring Package with a Hardtop and only 22,000 miles. He has it listed at $18,995, I'd be all over that if I was in the market for an NC2...

NC's look so good with a removable hardtop.

mmmmm

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Originally Posted by OZMDD

Please show me an 09+ NC for $10-12K so I can buy it immediately. Last time I looked, you'd need to add about $6-8K to your numbers. BIG difference between 07 and 09+.

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Here is one for 12k. http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/3153487873.html

That's pretty sweet. The mileage is too high to get a bank loan (and its 20K more than mine) but it is a screamin deal for a car that has all the upgraded internals and interior. I'm a little wary of the misrepresented features (they just pasted the info, obviously) since it is a base with no steering wheel controls, so no cruise and no keyfob remotes. It is a perfect candidate for an STR car; 5-speed, forged internals with raised rev limit, reworked front hubs, minimal weight. This is precisely what I would've bought had I sold my 06. Since I've put a new exhaust on it, I'd have to get $15.5k out of it now. Still...

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Originally Posted by OZMDD

I'd have to get $15.5k out of it now. Still...

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It does have celebrity ownership, now. Even more so than the last has-been owner, what's-his-name.