Thinking of selling the Miata

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09-29-2006, 08:57 PM
Billy Blaze

Thinking of selling the Miata

My question is since most of you know the history of the car, how much do you think (seriously) I should ask.

....now I realize that most of you are still on the floor laughing but try and be serious for a sec..lol

I am thinknig of buying a new Motorcycle, and need to know how much capitol I will have to work with.

Here are the things done to the car...
TDR Shock tower brace
Luisi Steering wheel
PWR Radiator (double core)
Spec stage 2 clutch
Hard Dog Sport roll bar (single diagonal)
Jackson Racing Header
TDR Heat Shield
Monster Flow intake
KYB AGX (4 way) shocks
Flyin Miata Springs
Flyin Miata sways
Roadster Sport 3 muffler
Mazda Speed Comp. motor mounts
PPF frame brace
Harness tabs
New Toyo TR1's
New Falken Hanabi wheels
New Rebuilt Motor from John Day Custom Engines
Power everything
....I think that's it

Thanks in advance.
09-29-2006, 09:26 PM
sammm

If you get close to half of the value of all your add-ons, you'll be doing very good. Besides that, regardless of the shape of the car today, the salvage title is a killer on resale value. ::2Cents::

If you have your original OEM parts to put back on, you could be better off selling all your after-market stuff piece by piece. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. (Seems like lots of folks are selling lately :confused: )
09-29-2006, 09:45 PM
blackzx3_13

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Originally Posted by sammm

If you get close to half of the value of all your add-ons, you'll be doing very good. Besides that, regardless of the shape of the car today, the salvage title is a killer on resale value. ::2Cents::

If you have your original OEM parts to put back on, you could be better off selling all your after-market stuff piece by piece. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. (Seems like lots of folks are selling lately :confused: )

+1 I say if you want to make some $$ sell the aftermarket parts, as for the car, wasn't there some dude looking for a 99-00 tub?
09-30-2006, 02:39 PM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

I am thinknig of buying a new Motorcycle

Have you considered a Hybrid Motorcycle?
09-30-2006, 02:41 PM
Treibenschnell

Just not right...
09-30-2006, 03:16 PM
gabkwong

Yes my friend is looking a tub. But not one that has been crashed!

I agree with Samm. You are not going get much for the car. As for the after market stuff, you may get from 50 to 70% of what you paid. If you can, drive it until the wheels fall off is the best way to go money wise.
09-30-2006, 03:43 PM
Billy Blaze

Yes.......the car has been wrecked before but it's not like the car is a falling apart piece of crap, the car was rebuilt very well and in great shape with less than 59,200 miles on it and less than 2,500 on the engine, I just find it hard to believe that the value is nothing. Even the folks at the Dog House have commented on how clean the car is underneath, inside and out.

I will try another avenue to sell the car, I appreciate it.
09-30-2006, 04:44 PM
Mouglie

have you priced it already? i'm looking at miata's right now... really i'm looking for a first gen but i'll take whatever i can get...

will you be parting it?
prices...
09-30-2006, 04:45 PM
black roadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

Yes.......the car has been wrecked before but it's not like the car is a falling apart piece of crap, the car was rebuilt very well and in great shape with less than 59,200 miles on it and less than 2,500 on the engine, I just find it hard to believe that the value is nothing. Even the folks at the Dog House have commented on how clean the car is underneath, inside and out.

I will try another avenue to sell the car, I appreciate it.

I don't think anyone is questioning the quality. However, If I were to build a race car, a salvage due to accident would not instill confidence in me. YMMV. Now previous flood damage on a car you will be gutting would be ok.

I'm with the masses on this. Either part it our or drive it until the wheels fall off. Regardless of the quality of repair, a salvage title is a big red flag on a car. That's just the facts.
09-30-2006, 07:50 PM
POS Racing

Billy what do you think it's worth??
09-30-2006, 08:04 PM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

Billy what do you think it's worth??

Now that's a good question...
09-30-2006, 10:36 PM
Majik

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Originally Posted by black roadster

I don't think anyone is questioning the quality. However, If I were to build a race car, a salvage due to accident would not instill confidence in me. YMMV. Now previous flood damage on a car you will be gutting would be ok.

I'm with the masses on this. Either part it our or drive it until the wheels fall off. Regardless of the quality of repair, a salvage title is a big red flag on a car. That's just the facts.

I think POS can attest to making a race car out of a wrecked car also. It just seems like you can never get the car to handle right and a tweaked chassis is usually the cause.
10-01-2006, 08:09 AM
POS Racing

:confused: Hey Billy you were quoted here as saying,

Quote:

I know I will never sell my car, for many reasons...
10-01-2006, 08:57 AM
Billy Blaze

Thanks POS, I guess I was getting the feeling I should get out from under the car...before I put anymore money into something that is worth nothing to anyone else.
Th car handles great now by the way I guess it was tread squirm, hard to believe it but I guess it was.
I still love the car, i just feel if I put more money in it, I am just throwing it away.
10-01-2006, 09:48 AM
sammm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

just feel if I put more money in it, I am just throwing it away.

Here's an idea, don't. Just drive it and enjoy.
10-01-2006, 10:10 AM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by sammm

Here's an idea, don't. Just drive it and enjoy.

+1
10-01-2006, 10:34 AM
black roadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

i just feel if I put more money in it, I am just throwing it away.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

I know I will never sell my car, for many reasons...

Where's the problem? I have more in my car than what it's book value is as do many of the modified folks. I have no plans to ever sell my car so it's book value is of no concern.

Do what you want to the car and enjoy it.
10-01-2006, 01:13 PM
pliablemoose

Don't worry a lot about what your car cost you...

Run an amoritazation of how much a $35k car would cost you with interest if you financed it.

Automobiles are a depreciating asset, make it something you like (as you have) and drive the crap out of it.

And seriously, strong work as being selected as Miata of the Month.
10-02-2006, 07:30 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

Thanks POS, I guess I was getting the feeling I should get out from under the car...before I put anymore money into something that is worth nothing to anyone else.

I would think this would be a good time to try and move it with it's coverage on Miata.net if you are really serious about selling it.
10-02-2006, 08:00 AM
srivendel

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

I would think this would be a good time to try and move it with it's coverage on Miata.net if you are really serious about selling it.

I completely agree.

S.
10-02-2006, 08:04 AM
Billy Blaze

good point, I am going to check into Autotrader today and craigslist.
10-02-2006, 08:15 AM
tailchaser

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Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

Thanks POS, I guess I was getting the feeling I should get out from under the car...before I put anymore money into something that is worth nothing to anyone else.
Th car handles great now by the way I guess it was tread squirm, hard to believe it but I guess it was.
I still love the car, i just feel if I put more money in it, I am just throwing it away.

Dude... for all the crap we give you, you've got a car you like. For all appearances, it's got a straight chassis (through whatever miracle - and that's not meant to be a slam, just stating fact). It looks like you want it to look, and it sounds like it drives how you want it to drive.

It doesn't matter a whit if the car is worth something to someone else as long as it's worth something to you. My car needs a trip to the body shop - if I were interested in selling it - because it has cosmetic damage that reduces its value to someone else - and probably reduces it more than the cost of fixing it. But... I can live with the boo-boos.

If there's stuff you want to do to your car, don't think of how it affects resale value - think of how it affects value to you. If you can crunch the numbers and figure out the $$$ payback to your pleasure, it probably makes sense.
10-02-2006, 08:47 AM
POS Racing

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Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

good point, I am going to check into Autotrader today and craigslist.

What about Miata.net??
10-02-2006, 10:55 AM
Billy Blaze

Alright, I am gonna keep it and save for the bike....what you guys are saying makes sense.

now bike or supercharger? hhhmmm
10-02-2006, 10:59 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

Alright, I am gonna keep it and save for the bike....what you guys are saying makes sense.

Wow that's great news lets all pitch in at get Billy a T-shirt! ;)
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::Banana::
10-02-2006, 12:05 PM
Billy Blaze

LMAO..........Mick is my #1 fan

I guess you guys will have another Miata to beat in Autocross again.

I haven't been out lately cause of the heat, but am looking forward to doing some real soon, with the new anjin.:burnrubr:
10-02-2006, 12:08 PM
Dave04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

now bike or supercharger? hhhmmm

Not much decision there... SUPERCHARGER!

Them bikes will get you killed...
10-02-2006, 02:06 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

LMAO..........Mick is my #1 fan

Ya seem real indecisive lately last week you were selling tires this week it's the car. ;)

What will thinking about selling next week??? I can hardly wait! ::Banana::
10-02-2006, 02:29 PM
tailchaser

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

LMAO..........Mick is my #1 fan

I guess you guys will have another Miata to beat in Autocross again.

I haven't been out lately cause of the heat, but am looking forward to doing some real soon, with the new anjin.:burnrubr:

Mick's just trying to scare you off... As slow as he's been driving lately, he's afraid you'll beat him when you come autocross.
10-02-2006, 02:46 PM
Billy Blaze

lol, I think I am going through my mid life crisis.
10-02-2006, 02:47 PM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by tailchaser

Mick's just trying to scare you off... As slow as he's been driving lately, he's afraid you'll beat him when you come autocross.

[Best Dave04 voice ON]

Be nice...

[Best Dave04 voice OFF]
10-02-2006, 04:01 PM
scmx5driver

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

Alright, I am gonna keep it and save for the bike....what you guys are saying makes sense.

now bike or supercharger? hhhmmm

Get the supercharger and you won't even remember what a bike is. :burnrubr:

At least I wouldn't. Of course I would have died already if I was a motorcyclist
10-02-2006, 09:30 PM
channelmaniac

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Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

lol, I think I am going through my mid life crisis.

Shouldn't that have been years ago?

I'm with the others... get the supercharger. You'll enjoy that more than the bike when dealing with traffic and rain.
10-03-2006, 09:23 AM
Monkey of Death

Supercharger!
I sold my bike to get my Miata and haven't had a moments regret!!

As the others have said, if you like your Miata, and you have fun driving it, who cares what someone else thinks its worth!?! None of us here make mods to our cars expecting to recoup the money when/if we ever sell. The market doesn't work that way. But we do it anyway because its what we want to do and because it makes the experiance of driving that much more fun. And I don't know about you, but my life can use all the extra fun I can throw at it!

Now quit reading this ::Blah:: and get out there and drive!! :burnrubr:
10-03-2006, 09:37 AM
sammm

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Originally Posted by Monkey of Death

I sold my bike to get my Miata and haven't had a moments regret!!

Same here. Went thru a bunch of bikes and now on my second Miata. No regrets! ::Flag::