Do I want a miata?

[The Digital Slacker]

1993 C Package
146,000 miles
1.6L
5speed
black paint (that is just eh)
tan leather
Hard Dog roll cage
Yellow Konis adjustables
Two sets of OEM rims
gel battery
Stereo system (that isn't working currently)

Asking 2600.

Its grungy since an older guy owned it who had Parkinsons but i think it could clean up okay.

Thoughts?

 

[Flood]

You want to buy it, and an LS1...And everything you need to LS1 swap it. :laugh:

But seriously, if you can talk them down a bit on the price, then go for it. Miatas are fun little cars.

 

[Csvtny]

Sounds like a good deal to me.

 

[SVTRacer]

the real question is....can you FIT in the car...COMFORTABLY? :laugh:

 

[The Digital Slacker]

the real question is....can you FIT in the car...COMFORTABLY? :laugh:

Despite being 6 foot tall I was able to yeah.

 

[TUFTOUR]

get it...you only live once.

 

[tredsvt98]

i've never been a fan of the miata but it's personal prefrence if you like it and it will clean up nice then go for it

 

[LokisTyro98SE]

They're fun little cars with parts-a-plenty. Post some pics when you pick it up. :laugh:

 

[KennyT772]

They are great handling cars, and finding a good condition for under 3 grand is hard to do.

 

[davet]

Buy it! I added next to my SVT about 4 years ago and have loved every minute in it. Fun to drive and reliable.

 

[The Digital Slacker]

I am going to look at it again close weds after work. Will be taking cash with me.

 

[IRingTwyce]

Despite being 6 foot tall I was able to yeah.

My cousin used to have one. Her husband is 6'5", and drove it regularly. When we'd make a beer run together (I'm 6', 240) in it, we appeared disturbingly ..... less than straight. :laugh:

 

[ZeroHour]

If it starts, runs, rolls, and stops, I say throw him 2300 and see what he says.

How long ago where the Koni's put on??? How old are the tires? You may want to look up how to read tire production years, manufacturers were required to date tires since the year 2000. Plan on buying some good rubber if they are 4+ year old and have been sitting collecting dirty like the rest of the car!

 

[The Digital Slacker]

He's got a standing offer of 2500 so can't go any lower then that. I'm going to be taking a look at it tomorrow i full detail.

I took it for a test drive and it was alright. I would need to get an OEM seatbelt since the guy swapped it out for some stupid lap belt.

 

[ZeroHour]

Given its 1993, Take a GOOD luck under the car. anything from the northeast thats 10+ years old may need brake lines, fuel lines etc. Check the fuel filter + Lines( the casing will rust...) and ditto on the oil filter, but I doubt someone puts on Koni's and forgets to change the oil. Look along the under body to see if there are any irregular dents, etc. Just make sure it wasn't pitted into a wall or another car at one point! Look over weather seals as well.

 

[The Digital Slacker]

Yeah good advice.

Need to check to see if there is any documentation on when the timing equipment has been changed. Even though the 1.6 is a non-interference i'd rather be safe then sorry.

will be following http://www.miata.net/faq/inspection_list.html as well

 

[The Digital Slacker]

Nevermind, it was sold 20 minutes before I got there to look at it again.

I guess i didn't really want one anyways.