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I want to buy a Miata!!!
So I have been searching for a Miata, but I think my standards have been to
high - please correct me where I am wrong. I want one of the following A 1999 or newer model for $6500 (or less) - after negotiations - 5spd - prefer leather more for the package that comes with it (bigger sway bars & Torsen Rear End) - something with less then 100k miles - prefer top and clutch, have been replaced - never been painted / wrecked, no major problems (oil leaks, knocking, etc.), A older body style 90-97 (not picky on year, 94 or higher preferred) - $2000 (or less) - 5spd - runs good - paint ok condition - no MAJOR wrecks - no salvage titles - besides that I don't think I can be to picky for this price I have been searching the local classifieds in Austin (http://www.statesmanclassifieds & http://www.austinchronicle.com), plus - http://www.autotrader.com - http://www.miata.net - http://www.cars.com - http://www.automart.com Any other places I can search? The reason my prices are at this level is because in the past I have hesitated on opportunities to buy at these prices, which of course they were gone quickly. Am I out of my mind????? Thanks for the advice, Dustin - if you would like to respond directly please send emails to - remove the (nospam). |
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>I have been searching the local classifieds in Austin
>(http://www.statesmanclassifieds & http://www.austinchronicle.com), plus >- http://www.autotrader.com >- http://www.miata.net >- http://www.cars.com >- http://www.automart.com You forgot eBay...Larry HIll |
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Ah yes I did, but I have been searching that as well - thanks though.
"Larry Hill" > wrote in message ... > >I have been searching the local classifieds in Austin > >(http://www.statesmanclassifieds & http://www.austinchronicle.com), plus > >- http://www.autotrader.com > >- http://www.miata.net > >- http://www.cars.com > >- http://www.automart.com > > You forgot eBay...Larry HIll |
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I think you're out of line on the $2k price, unless you want a car that was
stolen and stripped? On the newwer car, you mention you want top and clutch replaced, sorry but a properly used miata clutch will not need replacing at this age / mileage (under 100k), same goes for the top. Generally tops last about 7 yrs on up to 10 or more if well protected and such. I'm all for you getting your full wish list but don't be penny wise and pound foolish as they say. If someone's taken good care of thier car (and that should be important to you), they are going to want to get a reasonable price. If it hasn't been cared for they are more likely to just want to unload it for the minimum. Chris 92BB&T "Dustin" > wrote in message news > Ah yes I did, but I have been searching that as well - thanks though. > > "Larry Hill" > wrote in message > ... > > >I have been searching the local classifieds in Austin > > >(http://www.statesmanclassifieds & http://www.austinchronicle.com), plus > > >- http://www.autotrader.com > > >- http://www.miata.net > > >- http://www.cars.com > > >- http://www.automart.com > > > > You forgot eBay...Larry HIll > > |
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"Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote in message ... >I think you're out of line on the $2k price, unless you want a car that was > stolen and stripped? > > On the newwer car, you mention you want top and clutch replaced, sorry but > a > properly used miata clutch will not need replacing at this age / mileage > (under 100k), same goes for the top. Generally tops last about 7 yrs on up > to 10 or more if well protected and such. > > I'm all for you getting your full wish list but don't be penny wise and > pound foolish as they say. If someone's taken good care of thier car (and > that should be important to you), they are going to want to get a > reasonable > price. If it hasn't been cared for they are more likely to just want to > unload it for the minimum. > > Chris > 92BB&T > You're assessment sounds pretty accurate. I paid $2500 for my '92 last January, it was no where near prestine however. I had to replace the top, radiator, and brakes soon after buying it (I was aware of this on purchase and talked him down from $3200). It had over 190,000 miles when I bought it, and the engine was replaced 45,000 miles prior. The thing runs great after fixing those problems, however there is some noise coming from the drivetrain which I noted when I bought it 15,000 miles ago. I'm not sure how long the transmission/differential lasts in these cars. I replaced all of the fluids with synthetic, same as the owner before me used religiously, to no avail. The sound doesn't appear to be worsening, so I am completely satisfied with the car and surprised with it's durability after the loving abuse I throw it daily. The engine has seen 6500+ rpm a couple of times a week for the past year and the thing still purrs like a kitten and reved freely after replacing the fuel filter... While I'm on it, has anyone else noticed how sensitive these cars are to dirty fuel filters? After only 5,000 miles on the last one, the engine is starting to lose some of it's instant throttle response it had on the last change. Are there any performance brands out there? |
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It may be the fuel! I'm having lots of trouble with the injectors sticking,
and believe bad gas is the culprit. Since most of the stations get gas from the same tanker company and refiner (in this area) there is no safe source that I've yet found. "Bryan" > wrote in message ... > > "Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote in message > ... >>I think you're out of line on the $2k price, unless you want a car that >>was >> stolen and stripped? >> >> On the newwer car, you mention you want top and clutch replaced, sorry >> but a >> properly used miata clutch will not need replacing at this age / mileage >> (under 100k), same goes for the top. Generally tops last about 7 yrs on >> up >> to 10 or more if well protected and such. >> >> I'm all for you getting your full wish list but don't be penny wise and >> pound foolish as they say. If someone's taken good care of thier car (and >> that should be important to you), they are going to want to get a >> reasonable >> price. If it hasn't been cared for they are more likely to just want to >> unload it for the minimum. >> >> Chris >> 92BB&T >> > > You're assessment sounds pretty accurate. I paid $2500 for my '92 last > January, it was no where near prestine however. I had to replace the top, > radiator, and brakes soon after buying it (I was aware of this on purchase > and talked him down from $3200). It had over 190,000 miles when I bought > it, and the engine was replaced 45,000 miles prior. The thing runs great > after fixing those problems, however there is some noise coming from the > drivetrain which I noted when I bought it 15,000 miles ago. I'm not sure > how long the transmission/differential lasts in these cars. I replaced > all of the fluids with synthetic, same as the owner before me used > religiously, to no avail. The sound doesn't appear to be worsening, so I > am completely satisfied with the car and surprised with it's durability > after the loving abuse I throw it daily. The engine has seen 6500+ rpm a > couple of times a week for the past year and the thing still purrs like a > kitten and reved freely after replacing the fuel filter... While I'm on > it, has anyone else noticed how sensitive these cars are to dirty fuel > filters? After only 5,000 miles on the last one, the engine is starting > to lose some of it's instant throttle response it had on the last change. > Are there any performance brands out there? --- Outgoing mail is AVG certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 11/1/2004 |
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What about fuel addative as a regular thing, maybe every other tankfull?
Chris 92BB&T "chuckk" > wrote in message ... > It may be the fuel! I'm having lots of trouble with the injectors sticking, > and believe bad gas is the culprit. Since most of the stations get gas from > the same tanker company and refiner (in this area) there is no safe source > that I've yet found. > > "Bryan" > wrote in message > ... > > > > "Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote in message > > ... > >>I think you're out of line on the $2k price, unless you want a car that > >>was > >> stolen and stripped? > >> > >> On the newwer car, you mention you want top and clutch replaced, sorry > >> but a > >> properly used miata clutch will not need replacing at this age / mileage > >> (under 100k), same goes for the top. Generally tops last about 7 yrs on > >> up > >> to 10 or more if well protected and such. > >> > >> I'm all for you getting your full wish list but don't be penny wise and > >> pound foolish as they say. If someone's taken good care of thier car (and > >> that should be important to you), they are going to want to get a > >> reasonable > >> price. If it hasn't been cared for they are more likely to just want to > >> unload it for the minimum. > >> > >> Chris > >> 92BB&T > >> > > > > You're assessment sounds pretty accurate. I paid $2500 for my '92 last > > January, it was no where near prestine however. I had to replace the top, > > radiator, and brakes soon after buying it (I was aware of this on purchase > > and talked him down from $3200). It had over 190,000 miles when I bought > > it, and the engine was replaced 45,000 miles prior. The thing runs great > > after fixing those problems, however there is some noise coming from the > > drivetrain which I noted when I bought it 15,000 miles ago. I'm not sure > > how long the transmission/differential lasts in these cars. I replaced > > all of the fluids with synthetic, same as the owner before me used > > religiously, to no avail. The sound doesn't appear to be worsening, so I > > am completely satisfied with the car and surprised with it's durability > > after the loving abuse I throw it daily. The engine has seen 6500+ rpm a > > couple of times a week for the past year and the thing still purrs like a > > kitten and reved freely after replacing the fuel filter... While I'm on > > it, has anyone else noticed how sensitive these cars are to dirty fuel > > filters? After only 5,000 miles on the last one, the engine is starting > > to lose some of it's instant throttle response it had on the last change. > > Are there any performance brands out there? > > > --- > Outgoing mail is AVG certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 11/1/2004 > > |
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