Little City in Wisconsin
#1
Little City in Wisconsin
Purchasing my first car and I'm pretty much set on the Miata so I'm looking for a decent one for around 3-6k in my area.
I guess since I'm new what would you guys suggest I look into before purchasing as not to get screwed over?
I guess since I'm new what would you guys suggest I look into before purchasing as not to get screwed over?
#2
Buy one from '94 and newer. The '89-'93 had smaller engines, brakes, differentials, etc.
Mileage isn't as important as whether it has been well maintained. If you get one with a removable hardtop, that's a $800 bonus. If you get one with a tan interior and leather seats it will have a limited slip rear differential. Some others had limited slips as well but those are guaranteed to have one. Don't get one that's been riced out and abused by a kid and expect it to be as good as a stock one. But if you buy one with some quality modifications, you can get some nice upgrades for less.
Good luck.
Mileage isn't as important as whether it has been well maintained. If you get one with a removable hardtop, that's a $800 bonus. If you get one with a tan interior and leather seats it will have a limited slip rear differential. Some others had limited slips as well but those are guaranteed to have one. Don't get one that's been riced out and abused by a kid and expect it to be as good as a stock one. But if you buy one with some quality modifications, you can get some nice upgrades for less.
Good luck.
#3
Thanks for the tips, I was hoping to find one around 100-130k miles in good/great condition avoiding rust at pretty much all costs.
Not a fan of the tan interior at all and I heard if I can try for an M edition.
I've got my eye on a few different ones ranging from 95-99 but I think I like the NA version more than the NB.
I would buy a hardtop if I can't find one that already has it, finding them in a clean black is the hard part about this.
Not a fan of the tan interior at all and I heard if I can try for an M edition.
I've got my eye on a few different ones ranging from 95-99 but I think I like the NA version more than the NB.
I would buy a hardtop if I can't find one that already has it, finding them in a clean black is the hard part about this.
#4
I may have a deal for you and am really close to WI. I have a 2000 Emerald Green with 86k miles and tons of parts. It's been setup for autox/track and I also have a super charger I can throw in that I haven't installed yet for that price. I'm looking for $7500 for all of it, plus all the stock parts. PM me if interested.
like Six said, I have some quality mods that will save you a lot of money.
like Six said, I have some quality mods that will save you a lot of money.
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