90-95 NA.

[MeFryRice]

I'm looking to get an NA to make a decent track *****. I don't have a color preference but I do wish that the body is straight with no rust. 5-spd is a must as well.

If anyone runs across something that is relatively cheap (~$3k) then please let me know!

TIA

Steve

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Glad to see the website is working ;)

What do you think to the idea of a sub-forum for craigslist finds?

[MeFryRice]

That would work. I would also recommend having a separate section for "Miata's For Sale"

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

The classifieds section should experience substantial growth in the not too distant future with the new portal/homepage in development. Will take us a little while to finish off though.

[MeFryRice]

That works. Let me know if you need any help from me!

[tbone heller]

I have a friend that buys & sells NA Miatas on a regular basis. I got mine from him a few years back for a fair price. PM me if you want his number.

[MeFryRice]

pm sent.

[tbone heller]

pm sent.

I did not get it. Please try again.

[MeFryRice]

PM resent. :)

[Sawyer]

Don't forget to look at that one I was telling you about!

[MeFryRice]

oh yeah, I'll take a look at it right now. :)

[Sawyer]

Good boy! :D

[metalman]

Here's one...$2950
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[MeFryRice]

Any specs on it?

I found one on craigslist for a good deal but the guy never picks up the phone nor calls me back. :(

[metalman]

specs?
a stock 1.6 NA, 5 speed, straight body, newish top,
not flawless but should be decent driver or track/project car

[MeFryRice]

sorry, I should have put "details".

Is this your car?

[metalman]

one of them..yes

[MeFryRice]

I shot you a pm. :D

[MeFryRice]

I'm still looking for an NA for those that might know of one. My main thing is, it HAS to have a clean body; no major dents, accidents, rust, paint peeling, etc.

[quadmasta]

Steve, there's a white NA at the DIY car wash on GA85 and Grady Ave in Fayetteville.

[MeFryRice]

Do you know anything about it?

[quadmasta]

No. Body's straight, top looked okay and the paint looked good. I didn't get a close look at it but it's got the early wheels on it. Most likely a 1.6

[MeFryRice]

^^ Thanks, maybe I'll take a drive down there and check it out today. :)

[quadmasta]

I'll be out in that area tomorrow. If you don't get a chance to check it out, let me know and I'll give it a cursory check-over and write down the number on the ginormous for sale sign in the window.

[MeFryRice]

I did not get a chance to make it that way last night and if you happen to be in the area, please get the number if you don't mind.

[RotorNutFD3S]

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/834063448.html

Awesome price and a hardtop!!!

[metalman]

^^^
Its beat up and the seller is a sleazebag. His word is worthless. IMHO, youre only as good as your word.
He 'sold' this car before it was advertised then offered up bull**** excuses once he tried to advertise it on the sly. The body is rough, the stated condition is inaccurate, the soft top is shot, the hardtop has some damage, and it runs rough. Buyer beware.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Holy ****! Nevermind Steve!!!

[MeFryRice]

^^^
Its beat up and the seller is a sleazebag. His word is worthless. IMHO, youre only as good as your word.
He 'sold' this car before it was advertised then offered up bull**** excuses once he tried to advertise it on the sly. The body is rough, the stated condition is inaccurate, the soft top is shot, the hardtop has some damage, and it runs rough. Buyer beware.


Holy ****!! :jawdrop:

I saw this on Craigslist (before seeing Eric post this) and I literally just got off the phone with him not even 5 minutes ago. He told me there was some dents on the driver side fender but the rest of the exterior was ing decent shape (the paint was no longer glossy). He's suppose to call me back later tonight/tomorrow if the people that are coming to look at it don't buy it.

Thanks for the heads up!!

[quadmasta]

Here's the info on the white one in F'ville
92 195K miles
Brad 7704805425
$3200
missing passenger mirror
been resprayed
new top w/plastic window
all black cloth interior

It looks like it's been in a front right corner wreck at some time. The paint on the bumper is coming off in a couple of places, it's got a few paint chips bigger than a quarter, and some of the clearcoat is fading. There's overspray on the seal around the rain tray, that's how I know it's been resprayed.

[MeFryRice]

Thanks Brian (I believe that is your name IIRC) for getting that info for me! :D

[quadmasta]

No problem. I almost forgot about it.

[metalman]

He told me there was some dents on the driver side fender but the rest of the exterior was in decent shape (the paint was no longer glossy).

Ha...Both front fenders are fuked, the drivers seat is split, interior has ducktape and a trashed radio surround, the soft top is absolutely worthless etc the paint is shot, and the car has a weird miss/skip at idle. If youre looking for a nice straight car that one isnt it....plus he's proven himself to be a shady seller and a liar. I'd keep looking.

[MeFryRice]

^^ After reading what you had to say about him, I won't be buying the car or anything from him for that matter. I'm assuming you either know the guy or have taken a look at it?

[ToddN]

Thanks to Metalman and his quest to scarf up every Miata in sight you have to go to Wala Wala Washington to get a decent cheap miata. :D

[metalman]

Hahaha...thats a bit of an overstatement of reality, I get beat out of decent cheap Miatas all the time. :D

BTW, this one might be worth checking...

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/835223513.html

I'd probably do away with the tan interior in favor of black but a 94-5 would be preferable to later 1.8s in my opinion.

[Stealth97]

Hahaha...thats a bit of an overstatement of reality, I get beat out of decent cheap Miatas all the time. :D

BTW, this one might be worth checking...

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/835223513.html

I'd probably do away with the tan interior in favor of black but a 94-5 would be preferable to later 1.8s in my opinion.


That guy must be eager to sell, he keeps re-posting his add. I'd be checking it out if I had room for cars.

[metalman]

The guy that kept relisting (at the same price) has a black interior...and different wheels...I think thats a different car.

[MeFryRice]

Hahaha...thats a bit of an overstatement of reality, I get beat out of decent cheap Miatas all the time. :D

BTW, this one might be worth checking...

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/835223513.html

I'd probably do away with the tan interior in favor of black but a 94-5 would be preferable to later 1.8s in my opinion.


Thanks! I'll def. give him a call in a moment then! banana

[RotorNutFD3S]

The guy that kept relisting (at the same price) has a black interior...and different wheels...I think thats a different car.

I agree. Definitely a different car.

[MeFryRice]

I just talked to the seller and it looks like I'll be taking a look at it tomorrow after work ! :D

[RotorNutFD3S]

Where do you work anyway?

[MeFryRice]

I work for the OEM division of Pilot Automotive. I am their Project Coordinator.

[metalman]

I just talked to the seller and it looks like I'll be taking a look at it tomorrow after work ! :D


Cool beans.
As an FYI, my experience with Miatas is this...to score a decent price on a clean one dont waste time. (not saying you are :))
They tend to move fairly quickly when priced right and in the right condition. That one seems reasonably priced based upon description/miles.

The interior trouble spots I'd expect with tan interior would be the leather on the drivers seat and the carpets. Obviously either the top or interior has been changed, probably the top. They didnt put black tops on tan interior cars. My view is that the real 'value' in Miatas is found in the body, straight and clean with good paint trumps mechainical issues for me. An Miata engine is far cheaper then a decent paintjob plus its a change one can easily make themselves.

I have to laugh when I see a pricing debate on m.net about whether some car is 'worth it' or that one is going to 'try to find time' to have a look when I know that car is likely already sold...and in some cases already sitting in my driveway. lol....

[MeFryRice]

The only reason why I won't be able to look at it tonight is, I'm going out to celebrate a friend's birthday. :) He said he's about an hour and a half from me (some part of southern georgia) and IMO, the further south you are in GA, the more redneck the area becomes and when was the last time you heard of a redneck looking for a Miata? :lol:

When I spoke to the seller, he had indicated that the top would need replacement soon which is fine by me as I plan on adding on a hardtop.

Just like you, my main concern is a clean body. The interior pieces are cheap enough to where if something is broke, I'll just replace it. I plan on replacing the carpet anyways as I'm sure it has collected it's share of stains over the years.

I will let you know what I decide tomorrow.

[RotorNutFD3S]

I work for the OEM division of Pilot Automotive. I am their Project Coordinator.

Hmm... I don't think I've never heard of them...

[ToddN]

When you get a car, if you plan to autocross it, sign up for the Mazdaspeed program. The discount is pretty good. You just have to give them a date when you will have your first two races completed by and send them the results when you finish.

I got my new motor from the program for $2300 to my driveway. I also picked up new suspension bolts (the alignment ones with the eccentrics on them.) Competition motor mounts and competition diff mounts. Everything was a good price and the delivery is fast. It was delivered FedEx in about 3 days.

[MeFryRice]

I work for the OEM division of Pilot Automotive. I am their Project Coordinator.

Hmm... I don't think I've never heard of them...


I'm sure you have. We own NRG, DC Sports, etc. :)

[quadmasta]

I just learned DC was a body code for an Integra about 3 months ago :-p

[MeFryRice]

When you get a car, if you plan to autocross it, sign up for the Mazdaspeed program. The discount is pretty good. You just have to give them a date when you will have your first two races completed by and send them the results when you finish.

I got my new motor from the program for $2300 to my driveway. I also picked up new suspension bolts (the alignment ones with the eccentrics on them.) Competition motor mounts and competition diff mounts. Everything was a good price and the delivery is fast. It was delivered FedEx in about 3 days.


I will def. keep that in mind! :D

[RotorNutFD3S]

Ah, then yes, I have heard of them! lol
I did some researching online about the company last night, and that's kinda what I came up with... Very cool though.

[Doppelgänger]

I'm getting curious as to how nice that black NA turns out. Funny that both me and Kurt found it and suggested it at the same time :lol:

[MeFryRice]

Well I will surely let you guys know as soon as I get done! :D

[Sawyer]

Is the black one the one that you were going to look at after work today?

[MeFryRice]

Yup! If it wasn't an hour and a half away, I'd wait till you got home so you could come but then it'd be pretty late. :(

[Sawyer]

It's ok! It's in the completely opposite direction than my school anyways!

[MeFryRice]

You'll see the one in Alabama on Saturday so don't worry!

[Doppelgänger]

whats the one in Al. that you're looking at?

[Sawyer]

You'll see the one in Alabama on Saturday so don't worry!


OK good! Have you already set up a meeting with him?

[RotorNutFD3S]

(I love how they're in a relationship, but they carry on a conversation in a forum. lol)

[MeFryRice]

Ok we'll stop then.

The guy lives 2 1/2 hrs away from me so we decided to meet up tonight instead of last night.

[Doppelgänger]

dammit, i was really wanting to know how nice that car is!

[Doppelgänger]

(I love how they're in a relationship, but they carry on a conversation in a forum. lol)

Hi Eric!

[MeFryRice]

dammit, i was really wanting to know how nice that car is!


You will know tonight for sure! I promise! :D

[RotorNutFD3S]

I wasn't saying that in a mean way Steve, just laughing about it.
By the way, I have a lead on a clean black on black clotch '95 R-package in SC for $3k. My aunt knows the owner, so she's going to send me some pictures. It's in Goose Creek, it's about a 12-hour round trip.

Mike, I only talk to you because of your car. :)

[Doppelgänger]

:( :(

[RotorNutFD3S]

lol You'll be ok...

[MeFryRice]

Ok well I called Drew (owner of the car for sale on craigslist) but no answer so I left him a voicemail. With the way gas prices rising $1+ since this morning, I told him that I would like to wait to see the car. I'm honestly not in the mood to drive for 2 1/2 hrs using $5/gallon gas! :(

[Doppelgänger]

So when are you going to go look at it? Have him meet you half way?

[MeFryRice]

I asked him to meet halfway and he said he couldn't. I tried calling him the other day to see if we can meet up still but no answer and haven't received a phone call back. I'll try giving him another call later today. :)

[Doppelgänger]

Ahhhh. Hope he still has it... it was a heck of a deal for sure.

[MeFryRice]

I've narrowed it down now...

I would like to have a 93LE or one in white! :D I'm just having a hard time finding one. :(

[RotorNutFD3S]

Damn, if this wasn't all the way in Cali, it's a pretty good deal for a starting point with a hardtop:
http://clubroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21929&highlight=
$4500

[MeFryRice]

I don't mind making a road trip but I'd prefer to get one that is close to stock as possible! :D

[RotorNutFD3S]

I gotcha. I'm keeping my eye out still!

[jesseealexander]

hey, i sent a pm a while back... no reply.

[metalman]

hey, i sent a pm a while back... no reply.


He doesnt want your sheitwagen! :lol:

[MeFryRice]

hey, i sent a pm a while back... no reply.


I just responded to your pm.

[MeFryRice]

I'd like to have an R-package in white and came across this one on m.net classifieds. Is it worth the asking price in your opinions??

http://www.miata.net/cgi-bin/isc/classifieds.cgi?action=detail&AdNumber=76971&CategoryID=106&SubID=1041&Position=5&TotalCount=11&Session=48d942d833af9221&FirstPage=&LastPage=20&prevaction=show

[RotorNutFD3S]

No, it's worth what you're willing to pay. :)
Market is about $4-5 on those, his price is higher because unmolested R-pkgs are harder and harder to find. Personally, I'd negotiate the price down as much as possible. They aren't collector items.

[MeFryRice]

ok thanks! I too thought the price was a tad on the higher side but just wanted a second opinion before calling the guy...

[RotorNutFD3S]

Look into this in NJ:
http://www.miataturbo.net/forum/showthread.php?t=26422

You'd have to look into obtaining a title though.

[MeFryRice]

^^ I've been down that road before and don't want to deal with it again! Thanks though!

[RotorNutFD3S]

Yeah, it's a pain in the arse. Just a good price for a decent Miata. :)

The search continues...

[MeFryRice]

I stopped and looked at a red '91 in BFE, Mississippi on my way back yesterday. It looked good from the side of the road but it had it's fair share of bondo on the driver side door! :(

[silver280zx]

If you keep looking youll find a good one for cheap. I just bought a red 91 miata with 120k on it. It has new paint, new top, all the engine seals have been replaced, new timing belt. It drives and looks like new. Pics will be posted, whenever Jack gets around to it. But anyway it was one owner, li9ke a 70 year old woman drove it, they kept every gas receipt since 91, and all maintenance records too. I ended up paying $1900 bucks for the car.

[MeFryRice]

^^ So I officially hate you. :P

[silver280zx]

I definitely love miata's now though. Jack, Mitch and I went out and did a photo shoot with the cars last night, so there should be photos up soon. Dont give up though man, you will find one soon. I never realized how fuel efficient they were. I always heard 25mpg city, but last tank, i got 29.6mpg city

[MeFryRice]

You don't have to rub it in man......

[silver280zx]

Sorry bro, just trying to encourage you. They are out there, dont give up. Good luck man.

[MeFryRice]

haha oh I won't give up! :naughty:

[RotorNutFD3S]

Neither will I. We're going to find you a damn Miata! :lol:

[metalman]

Heres one, looks clean, has miles but has hardtop

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/855900181.html

If its well cared for I doubt it will last long.

[MeFryRice]

That one was just listed! I gave him a call and left him a voicemail.

I'll make sure to do a compression/leak down test as well...

[MeFryRice]

Hi Steve,

Here are some pictures and the description:

Always garaged, Looks & runs great, Maintenance records available, Non-smoker, Upgraded sound system, Very clean interior, Well maintained!!! Features: Alpine CDA-9827 Stereo/CD with line in, for mp3 player LineX coated trunk, K&M racing air intake Body fully restored, new bumpers, many new trim parts GM Torch Red paint Color matched Hardtop included A/C works. Timing belt, plugs, plug wires, head gasket replaced at 86,259 miles After market keyless entry, power locks. After market self supporting hood stand. Convertible top soft boot included Original owners manual Mazda dealer shop manual included Leather shifter boot, emergency brake boot and center arm rest. With all the work done, you have a new 15 year old car, if you want the classic look of the original Miata with the pop up lights, this car is for you. The interior has had many dash parts replaced as well and is in beautiful shape.

clear NY title

115,100 miles

Here is the VIN# JM1NA3518P0417169

If you are still interested to buy it for $2,750 with shipping included please provide me your full info- full name and address and also your ebay user id in order to complete the deal ASAP.


Best Regards,

Adrian

I received this email earlier today and have been corresponding with the guy since but something makes me feel like this is a scam. The car appears to be in way too good of shape for his asking price and the fact that he references eBay.........well I dunno........what do you guys think?

Does anyone have a carfax?

[metalman]

Smells funny to me.

[silver280zx]

Clean ny tag means a northern car right? Id be a little hesitant to buy a northern car. Im from Ohio, and ill tell you salt kills cars.

[silver280zx]

Have you tried the AJC classified's online, thats where i found jacks miata, and it was a damn good one?

[metalman]

That same car has been listed on various locations of CL that are far apart.
That in itself is never a good sign.
Being that currently it is listed in Albany, Buffalo, Orlando, Phila, etc etc and has already been listed in other markets as well
I'd say it is most definitely a scam.

[metalman]

Hahaha...it's listed in Detroit and on the west coast too.
You should tell him your name isnt really Steve but just a screen name and give him the name/address/phone of an
FBI internet fraud investigator and ask him to please contact you. :lol:

[RotorNutFD3S]

lol
Good Idea!

[MeFryRice]

I've found a few on Craigslist in different cities. I'll let you know what I make of them. :)

[Roadster]

Pick one already. My R pkg lip needs a home! :P

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

There's a red 92 with the R pkg suspension over at soloatlanta forums I've guided this way. I think it might be a bit over priced though.

[silver280zx]

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/862115114.html

check this one out

[MeFryRice]

^^ I've already contacted the guy earlier this morning and going to look at it as soon as I get off work. banana

Thanks though! :D

[RotorNutFD3S]

Sideways pictures FTL. lol

Something about it though says Buyer Beware. And I think that circle on the windshield is showing where it has a hole in it. That's normally how auto auctions label that sort of thing.

[MeFryRice]

I'm going to look at it tonight and will let you know about it later. :)

[RotorNutFD3S]

Sounds like a winner. Good Luck!

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Hope it works out well! For that price it's really gotta be bad to turn it down.

[MeFryRice]

Here's the scoop on the Miata.

I called the guy earlier today and talked to him about the car. I told him I get off at 5 and will leave straight from work to come get it and he agreed. I called him at 5 to let him know that I was on the way to get it and he said just give him a call when I get close and he'll meet me there (car was located at a junk yard). I get there within an hour (the time from Peachtree City to Lithonia) just like I said I would. I get there and one of the guys there asked if I came to look at the Miata? My response was obvious, yeah. He then proceeds to tell me that Antwone (seller) had just sold the car to someone else and just left to fill out the paperwork. WTF?? I called Antwone to ask him if it was true and his response was "sorry, I meant to give you a call to let you know that I sold it someone else and I just left to complete the paperwork." So you can imagine I'm not very happy once I get off the phone. As I go to get back in my car, another slave worker whispered underneath his breath "you snooze, you lose". Good thing I don't own a gun cause I would have shot that guy in the leg and left.

Stupid ****ing people piss me off. So now I wasted 2 hrs of driving roundtrip and gas and it's not like we're not like we're in a freaking gas crisis or anything.

[silver280zx]

damn man, what a ****

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Yeah he really should have called you. That's pathetic. I can understand selling it to the first person with cash, but you should at least call all the parties involved.

But hey! It probably was a junker with a bunch of problems just waiting to happen!

[RotorNutFD3S]

Dude, I smelled problems all the way around with that car... I hate ****ty sellers though!

[Doppelgänger]

I'd post a copy of the ad on CL with his number and bad seller notation.....

[metalman]

This scenario is typical sadly. The integrity of sellers is often very low.
Over the years I have learned by experience to follow my gut and now often avoid this but I still get caught now and then. If you contacted the seller of the 2k 99 you probably figured out he had no integrity either, that evolved into a 'race' and 'redneck auction'.

There are several factor that play into this. A reasonable and intelligent seller with any integrity will take buyers in the order in which they responded and follow up accordingly. But, the less intelligent are easily confused by the response they get to their ad and without any real integrity to guide them it ends up being a cluster****. Any time a car is priced cheaply you will usually have issues.
It kind of goes with the territory sometimes. Example, in cases where someone is offering a car way under market that in itself suggests the strong possibility they arent too bright.

Keep looking, you'll find one.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Yeah, the $2k '99 was the dumbest thing I've ever seen. Be at Piedmont Park at a certain time, have $2,000 in order to test drive, first serious buyer gets the car. WTF?

[MeFryRice]

That's retarded. Makes me not want to buy the car just by the sellers personality.

The hunt continues. :D

[metalman]

Yeah, the $2k '99 was the dumbest thing I've ever seen. Be at Piedmont Park at a certain time, have $2,000 in order to test drive, first serious buyer gets the car. WTF?



That scenario happens quite frequently. On one occasion one seller was offering an NB at $5500. I told them I'd pay 4k for it IF it checked out to be what they said. They made two appointments with me and broke both of them for dip**** reasons. Then they tried the "I am going to sell it at 5pm" bull****....which in that case failed. :lol: I decided to pass on ANY deals with the seller. A customer of mine ended up buying the car for 3k...so the dumb ****in seller lost at least 1k for being stupid. :clap:

[MeFryRice]

I found a '94 R-package for $4700 in Washington but from the sellers thread, he seems very informative about the car which is always a good sign. I will be giving him a call during lunch. :)

[Doppelgänger]

What color and how many miles?

[MeFryRice]

Here you go.

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/862905308.html

I've also considered this one. I like the black on red.

http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/861845665.html

[metalman]

Here ya go...a 'brand new' one for ya...

http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/861151367.html

[MeFryRice]

wow that's not too bad. Thanks! :D

[Doppelgänger]

As much as I like the 93LE, i hate the leather seats....no fun in the cold or the summer.

[MeFryRice]

That's why you just get some cloth racing seats! :D

[Sawyer]

Damnit! Sorry Steve! I didn't realize my computer was still logged into your screen name... :wtf:

[Doppelgänger]

If you're looking for a good deal on a NB , i found one in upper s. carolina on a twilight blue 99 (hard color to find), but it has leather :(

http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/860074290.html

[MeFryRice]

Damnit! Sorry Steve! I didn't realize my computer was still logged into your screen name... :wtf:


You retard! :P

[Sawyer]

Damnit! Sorry Steve! I didn't realize my computer was still logged into your screen name... :wtf:


You retard! :P


Hey! You did it to mine too!

[Doppelgänger]

you're both retarded banana

[Doppelgänger]

and another interesting deal. I'd like to see some underhood pics og this car. had a wings west kit and turbo... hmmm

http://pensacola.craigslist.org/ctd/855975251.html

[metalman]

^^ yeah and you should settle this issue later over pillow talk :lol:

[MeFryRice]

^^ yeah and you should settle this issue later over pillow talk :lol:


I won't comment on that. :D[hr]

and another interesting deal. I'd like to see some underhood pics og this car. had a wings west kit and turbo... hmmm

http://pensacola.craigslist.org/ctd/855975251.html


I don't think it looks too too bad. I saw that one the other night and was debating on whether I should call. It says "turbo". :jawdrop:

[RotorNutFD3S]

Yeah. Kinda odd that the car is turbo'd and the seller does not give any further details. Usually there's a list that goes along with it. lol

[Doppelgänger]

Might have been traded in or something. Hell, you could ask for a underhood pic and find a FM kit or somethnig under there. Judging by the nice wheels and WW kit, it's possible that good $$$ was spent on the car.

[MeFryRice]

I'll call the guy and ask for a picture and post it on here.

[RotorNutFD3S]

That would be cool to find a really nice setup under the hood!

[Doppelgänger]

Eric, you remember that silver 01 with the BEGI kit and SSR wheels i found. The car wasn't a bad deal at all, i was just pissed that the dealer lied about the car being dyno'ed. Glad I held out though.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Yeah, well, you know as well as I do that dealer's lie 99.9% of the time.

[MeFryRice]

I never trust anything the dealer tells me. It's sad when I end up teaching the salesman about the car.

[Doppelgänger]

Here is a good picture of Strato Blue as we discussed lastnight...

http://www.netlook.com/auto/USFLFTL/pic/11986515/AT10525784-800px-p10.jpg?dt=20080825

[MeFryRice]

I like it! I've def. never seen one in that color before.

After thinking last night, I might go look at that 10th AE on Craigslist. Whatcha think?

[Doppelgänger]

That car has good potential for sure. Maybe call him and make an appt. to go look at it and let me know... maybe i can go with ya and look over it too :cool:

Oh, another color that's even more abscure (but not as rare as Laser blue) is RAZOR blue. It's a gray-blue color...I have pictures of one somewhere with black TE37s and it looks MEAN. If anything happened and i ended up with another NB, I think i'd be going with razor blue :)

[RotorNutFD3S]

Here's what seems to be a well-sorted turbo '94 in Kentucky: m.net Classifieds (http://www.miata.net/cgi-bin/isc/classifieds.cgi?action=detail&AdNumber=77377&CategoryID=&SubID=&Position=9&TotalCount=&Session=48bed7867524e392&FirstPage=&LastPage=&prevaction=today)

I wish it had been around when I was shopping for my Miata. That's along the lines of what I was looking for at the time, except no nice black '94-'97 NAs were to be found around then.

[MeFryRice]

Here you go Mike.

Razor Blue.
http://www.miata.net/gallery/images/05razor.jpg

I'll talk to the guy of the 10th AE and let you know whats going on. I appreciate the offer to help!

[Sawyer]

I've actually never seen that color before...

[Doppelgänger]

i've only seen a handful. Isn't it good to have a NB specialist on here? lol I know a lot about NAs too when I had one. I remember I knew a TON of stuff about RX-7s and when I got my first Miata I know absolutly NOTHING about them :lol:

[MeFryRice]

I'm slowly but surely learning the ways of the Miata. I'm like you with the Miatas, I'm very familiar with the S2K's. :D

[RotorNutFD3S]

I know the ways of the NA, FC, FD, and if someone ever wants to turbo a Saturn S-series, I can do that too. lol

[MeFryRice]

Who would want to turbo a Saturn??


































JK! :D

[RotorNutFD3S]

Jerk. :lol:
Someone who was stuck with one and thought it would make the ultimate sleeper.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

2.5RS's and I are quite scary. I knew far too much about them.

[Roadster]

Too much about looping them. :rolleyes:

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

That was low... bannnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[MeFryRice]

So I'm considering this one...

http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/876603290.html

[RotorNutFD3S]

Not too shabby. Not big on the tan top on black interior, but that's an easy fix if you don't like it either. Remembering you want to go boosted, '93 means 1.6L, which are fine to boost, but the 1.8L offers more overall power potential.

[MeFryRice]

I know....:(

I plan to add a hardtop so I'm not too worried about the top for right now.

As far as the 1.6 goes, I'll just beat the living hell out of it till it blows. :D

[RotorNutFD3S]

And then swap in a 1.8!!! :D

[MeFryRice]

I see we're on the same page.

[metalman]

Yeah...ditch the tan top. But...keep the 1.6...its the best motor ever put in a Miata. banana :clap:

[ben91]

Nothing about that car would make it appealing to travel to another state to purchase. Keep hanging tight; there will be nice ones for sale in Atlanta this winter. They all go up for sale when it's cold.

I got my current silver car at 40K for $3700 (if memory serves) during the "off" season.

[metalman]

They all go up for sale when it's cold.




Thats a phenomenon that I have never really observed in Atlanta....in general. It tends to be true in other climates far north of here though.
I have bought/sold Miatas all through the "winter" here with not much measurable fluctuation in pricing. Your car (IMHO) had more to do with its location....wayyy out in the boonies....and its likely redneck owner then anything..and some luck. :lol:

I think we see bigger fluctuations in pricing tied to other overall economic factors in ATL.

But...of course right at Christmas it can be tempting to some sellers if you wave cash around. Never hurts to try.

[Acro]

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/877119954.html

[RotorNutFD3S]

That one has been on CL multiple times. I understand he put an engine and trans into it, but his asking price is on the high side even so.

[MeFryRice]

Well I talked to the seller about the one I posted yesterday and he will be forwarding me some pictures today (it was dark there when I called). Apparently the previous owner (original owner) is a miata guru like Kurt which is always a good sign.banana

[Doppelgänger]

Found a VERY clean 99 twilight blue/black with low miles

http://daytona.craigslist.org/ctd/877184359.html

Herte is another GREAT deal... if it's still there.... 99 sport pkg

http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/876507715.html

[Doppelgänger]

And a rather clean black 1.8 n/a with hardtop and other stuff..

http://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/874966614.html

This might be higher on the price range, but it's a BRAND NEW 2005 Razor Blue with warranty. I'm sure the price their askign is below loan value too.

http://nashville.craigslist.org/ctd/869183034.html

[MeFryRice]

Thanks but if I were to get an NB, it'd have to be a VR MSM. :)

[Doppelgänger]

there's one listed on CL in FL for like $13k with cloth interior...

http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/870828338.html

[MeFryRice]

I can tell you want me to get an NB! :lol:

Sawyer and I found a black MSM for $10k on CL the other night...

[Sawyer]

Yep! I keep trying to convince him to get one!:P

[MeFryRice]

I dunno....

[RotorNutFD3S]

I vote NA still! :D

[MeFryRice]

It's cheaper too...

[RotorNutFD3S]

See. It's the logical choice. :lol:

[Doppelgänger]

Yeah but NBs look better....banana

[MeFryRice]

Well the guy in N.C. sent me more pictures of the car. If I can work out my schedule, I'm going to try and go up there soon to get it. I've offered to give a small deposit to hold the car till then (I don't want it to sell before I can get up there, that would be my luck).

I was told about another NA in Sharpsburg today by a guy at Allspeed. I went by and took a look at it. It was a '91 model with 103k miles. New paint, hardtop, new wheels and tires, new clutch and he was asking $5490 for it. He said the lowest he could go is $5200. The car drove really good though.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Yeah but NBs look better....banana


:) Each is entitled to their own opinion.
The only NB I've ever really liked is Caleb's NoPro widebody. No offense to you Mike, I do think your car looks good, just not an NB fan overall. Doesn't have the same feel to me. The thing I hate about NAs are the headlights, but I took care of that issue already.


Well the guy in N.C. sent me more pictures of the car. If I can work out my schedule, I'm going to try and go up there soon to get it. I've offered to give a small deposit to hold the car till then (I don't want it to sell before I can get up there, that would be my luck).

I was told about another NA in Sharpsburg today by a guy at Allspeed. I went by and took a look at it. It was a '91 model with 103k miles. New paint, hardtop, new wheels and tires, new clutch and he was asking $5490 for it. He said the lowest he could go is $5200. The car drove really good though.


I definitely do not think that a '91 is worth that much. Proper maintenance, parts, and paint are part of the investment of having a car if you take care of it properly. It does not tie into the sale price that much. Granted the HT is about $1k of the price, but that's still too much.

[Doppelgänger]

Silver NA just popped up on CL.... you don't see many silver NAs in all reality.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/879538383.html

Priced a bit high, might be a good $3k car if they have receipts for the engine and clutch. It's got some bolt-ons that can always be sold for profit. AND HARD TOP. Steve... jump on this one!

[Sawyer]

I just saw that one too! It looks pretty good to me!

[Doppelgänger]

I just saw that one too! It looks pretty good to me!
rather than replying, call him and tell him!

[metalman]

Hurry...or I might buy it myself. :lol:
Silver NAs FTW!

[MeFryRice]

haha you guys are funny.

Since there was no phone number to call him, I sent him an email.

[Doppelgänger]

I sent him one too..... :ninja:

[RotorNutFD3S]

I sent an email last night on that one. No reply yet.

[MeFryRice]

what about this one?

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/ctd/879362610.html

[RotorNutFD3S]

I'd look at that one in person. Check the steering wheel and seats under the covers to see if they're in good shape. Other than that, looks pretty normal. I'd see how bad of shape the top is in too.

[MeFryRice]

I know, I'm curious what's under those seat covers. I'll give the guy a call and if he still has it, Sawyer and I will go look at it tonight.

[metalman]

I'd say you will likely find chewed up leather upholstery w/170k miles.
The top looks pretty shot too...is definitely faded badly and the rear window looks wonky.
Judging from the pics only I'd spend 4k on the silver before I would buy
that one.

[MeFryRice]

I'll be honest, I hate the color silver but maybe I can work around it.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Do some silver/black theming. Looks good on a Miata IMO, and I'm not a big silver freak myself...

[Doppelgänger]

I don't care for the NB "sunlight silver", but the silverstone NAs seem to look better.

[Sawyer]

I don't care for the NB "sunlight silver", but the silverstone NAs seem to look better.

My last NB was Sunlight Silver, and even I hated it. I almost didn't buy that car because it was silver!

But I agree, for some reason it looks better on NA's.

[Doppelgänger]

The LO is mich nicer BTW :)

[MeFryRice]

I agree. :clap:

It's so purdy!

[Oblio]

I think I found one. I sent you a pm....call me

[Sawyer]

The LO is mich nicer BTW :)



I agree. :clap:

It's so purdy!



Aww thanks guys!! :D :D :D

[Doppelgänger]

I'm just glad that titanium looks so much different then "silver"... otherwise i'd be hating on my own color :lol:

[metalman]

I'd rather have silver then nearly any other OEM NA color...especially black.
Black sucks balls...especially the NA paint as its not a clear coated paint and a major ***** to care for. I would trade my black NA in a heartbeat for a silver, mariner, or yellow in equal condition....probably a white too.
Silver (if cleared) is super easy to care for and with the right colors added can be very classic looking..as in Porsche etc. A red interior really sets it off too. I love it.

[metalman]

If I keep my black car long enough (or god forbid bang it up) I will likely ditch the tan interior/top for black and paint it hemi orange...leaving just the engine compartment black.

[Doppelgänger]

I like that satin orange NA that popped up on CR..... speaking of orange cars.

[MeFryRice]

The hunt is over, I have found my car guys!! :P

http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/879334125.html

[metalman]

The hunt is over, I have found my car guys!! :P

http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/879334125.html


You will be king on IA. All the ******ricers will love you! :lol:
Large mouth bass body work FTW!!

[MeFryRice]

hahahaha well you know, IA is my TRUE culture! :P




























JK! :D

[Sawyer]

hahahaha well you know, IA is my TRUE culture! :P



He finally admitted it!!

[RotorNutFD3S]

hahahaha well you know, IA is my TRUE culture!


I'm sorry, I can't be your friend anymore.

[Doppelgänger]

I forsee a ban stick in your future.

[MeFryRice]

I'm only kidding. Are you ****ting me? I wouldn't be caught riding or even taking a second look at that piece if it were to drive by.

[RotorNutFD3S]

:lol: I'd only look if I heard the blow-off. Then I'd probably even dismiss that to be one of those fake exhaust inserts.

[MeFryRice]

I've sent an email to this one...

http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/878999033.html

And going to call about this one once I get off work...

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ctd/880513809.html

[Oblio]

and you need to call me when you get off work

[metalman]

And going to call about this one once I get off work...

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ctd/880513809.html


Keep in mind, that looks to be a repaint.

[Sawyer]

He says it has all the VIN #'s?

[metalman]

He says it has all the VIN #'s?


Might have been a 'peeler' then. Some white NAs were known for it.

[Sawyer]

Oh really?
Not cool.... :(

[MeFryRice]

and you need to call me when you get off work


Call made, no answer. :(

[Doppelgänger]

I still think you should get a 94+ car to start with.
You'll end up spending more to get a 1.6 chassis to be as good as a 1.8 chassis rather than just buying a 1.8. Things like 1.8 brakes, 1.8 diff, all the chassis bracing (you have to buy 1.8 subframe bits because the 1.8 chassis braces won't just bolt up to 1.6 cars....and they make a large difference). You said you want to get a 1.8 swap later and there are a bunch of things just to fit the swap. Also, the 1.8 transmission is slightly stronger too.

[RotorNutFD3S]

We missed this one, although Mazda and Miata were completely misspelled, however, the car plus hardtop for $1800... :jawdrop:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t86/m2cupcar/untitled/dealio.jpg

[MeFryRice]

I noticed. :( Oh well, hopefully I'll come home with something on Friday. :D I'll leave it at that.

[RotorNutFD3S]

True that!

[Sawyer]

I actually saw that one driving around Atlanta on Tuesday!

[Doppelgänger]

Ummm.. .Steve... there is a Laguna Blue for sale..... there were only 150 Laguna blue Miata c-pkgs....

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/881193092.html

[RotorNutFD3S]

I was just about to post that up in here, but figured someone would have beat me to it.
It looks to need some aesthetic work, but the seller is "definitely willing to negotiate" which is a good sign.

[MeFryRice]

Well the seats would have to go.

[Doppelgänger]

yeah.. but that's easy

[MeFryRice]

Would Recaro Pole Positions fit?

[RotorNutFD3S]

Where is that list, is it on CR, of all of the seats that will fit in a Miata?

[MeFryRice]

I dunno. I've never seen the list but I'll look.

[Sawyer]

This one?

http://clubroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13678&highlight=market+seat+list

[RotorNutFD3S]

That's the one!

[MeFryRice]

This one?

http://clubroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13678&highlight=market+seat+list


Thanks babe!

[Sawyer]

No problem! :P

[MeFryRice]

Good to know that the Pole Positions fit! banana

[Oblio]

somebody's got a new miata!!!!

[RotorNutFD3S]

That's what I hear too. :clap:

[MeFryRice]

Yuppers! Thanks to Oblio!

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

PICS OR BANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!

[MeFryRice]

Damn, well now I'm forced to post pics. :P

I'll try and get some later tonight....

[Doppelgänger]

So finally, after 12 pages.. you got one....

How many CL ads did we link to this thread?? lol

[Sawyer]

Haha oh god! I'm going to guess probably somewhere around 30?

[MeFryRice]

So finally, after 12 pages.. you got one....

How many CL ads did we link to this thread?? lol


Way too many....I'm just glad we can now close this thread.

[Oblio]

I was shocked that I never saw a pic this weekend. what have you done so far. did you get that alarm out yet?

[MeFryRice]

I took out the alarm and the cruise control. :)

[Oblio]

The body shop finaly put the wheels on my car. Now they can tell me it needs a bumper.

[RotorNutFD3S]

And now I don'd have any close range competition in the search for a cheap daily. :)

[Doppelgänger]

OMG ! I don't have anything useful to post in here!

[RotorNutFD3S]

And yet you posted anyway.

[MeFryRice]

He's just a post *****. :P

[Oblio]

do any of us have jobs?