WTB: Cheap NA Track Rat Miata

[CosmosMpower]

Need something that is in good mechanical condition, presentable cosmetic (interior and exterior) condition and clear title. Would really prefer a 1.8 Torsen car but probably out of my budget. PM me if you know of one, budget is $2,500 plus or minus depending on yr/condition/options and aftermarket parts. Good track parts such as Konis, Harddog Roll bar etc are welcome.

[jrj512]

For $1000 more, I can put you in a 1992 Black and Tan. Let me know if you need pics.

[altiain]

For $1000 more, I can put you in a 1992 Black and Tan. Let me know if you need pics.

[CosmosMpower]

For $1000 more, I can put you in a 1992 Black and Tan. Let me know if you need pics.

Sorry Mr. Middleman, you can't out Asian me. I'm already looking at that car at lunch

[Rogue]

Bob has one that looks like it might fit your criteria. (Koni's, Harddog)
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/ctd/1540151203.html

[CosmosMpower]

Bob has one that looks like it might fit your criteria. (Koni's, Harddog)
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/ctd/1540151203.html

Already been down that road, I have no way to go look at it on a weekday and he's too far to bring it to have BAM! inspect it for me. Too bad since it looks to be a nice car and I would likely buy it.

[johnwag]

You have a lotus and you want a miata?

[CosmosMpower]

You have a lotus and you want a miata?

Miata is a disposable track car, Lotus is not (at least not to me, maybe someone rich like Ken O)

[altiain]

C'mon Joseph, plastic cars are recyclable, not disposable.

[CosmosMpower]

C'mon Joseph, plastic cars are recyclable, not disposable.

Since when did fiberglass become plastic?

Anyway, less talk, more finding me a cheap track car!

[Titus]

Since when did fiberglass become plastic?

Anyway, less talk, more finding me a cheap track car!

IIRC, most Fiberglass gelcoats these days are made with polyester resins. IIRC, polyester is technically considered a plastic.

Plus, my dad and all his wood boat collector friends refer to fiberglass boats as plastic, and he's real smart.

[CosmosMpower]

Where to look besides craigslist, autotrader, cars.com and ebay?

[modernbeat]

You might have a hard time finding a Torsen car that cheap. A Torsen car that runs well and has a half decent appearance can be parted out for around $3000. Earlier 1.6 cars are cheap though, but will require $1000 to upgrade the diff whether you to a 1.8 Torsen swap, or try to go lowbuck and scrounge an RX-7 diff and 1.8 Miata housing then rebuild it.

I hope to buy a couple Miatas for resale this weekend, a ratty '90 and a nice blue-tan '94 with a Torsen and rollbar.

[CosmosMpower]

You might have a hard time finding a Torsen car that cheap. A Torsen car that runs well and has a half decent appearance can be parted out for around $3000. Earlier 1.6 cars are cheap though, but will require $1000 to upgrade the diff whether you to a 1.8 Torsen swap, or try to go lowbuck and scrounge an RX-7 diff and 1.8 Miata housing then rebuild it.

I hope to buy a couple Miatas for resale this weekend, a ratty '90 and a nice blue-tan '94 with a Torsen and rollbar.

Only half wishing for a Torsen car realistically would be happy with a 1.6 Viscous or even a 1.6 open diff with plans to upgrade later. Mainly just want a car in solid mechanical condition with proper maintenance and decent cosmetics.

[goofygrin]

Should have bought the BRG 91 that MER had that I looked at. Clean car for $1500. Was bought and resold for $1000 more.

[johnwag]

Only half wishing for a Torsen car realistically would be happy with a 1.6 Viscous or even a 1.6 open diff with plans to upgrade later. Mainly just want a car in solid mechanical condition with proper maintenance and decent cosmetics.

I have a torsen swap for sale when you get a miata.

[CosmosMpower]

Should have bought the BRG 91 that MER had that I looked at. Clean car for $1500. Was bought and resold for $1000 more.

Unfortunately I don't think I was in the market at that time. Oh well, there will be more deals.

[goofygrin]

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/1554779948.html ?

[TexasCoder]

goofygrin: that is the car I am selling, and I posted it to this forum also (http://www.dfwmiata.com/showthread.p...as%29&p=200069)

CosmosMpower: I am going to get some photos of it in the morning, it is in clean shape, with the exception of the paint. Shoot me an email at [email protected] and I will send the photos to you directly, in the morning.