1999 Miata CHEAP (not mine): $2011 Classifieds forum: Grassroots Motorsports Magazine

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Jan. 15, 2009 10:54 a.m. Autolex Reader

was browsing craigslist here in STL for parts for my miata, and came across this one...

"This is a 1999 Mazda Miata Convertible 5 Speed. This was a bank repossession. I am a wholesale automotive dealer. This vehicle does not run. It has electrical problems and blows the main fuse so we don't know if the engine is good. All systems are complete. This vehicle has a previous Alabama Salvage title and currently has a Florida title that is stamped rebuilt. The interior is average for its age and needs a full detail. There are no sun visors. The top is good but there is no boot. The power windows work. The body is good with no rust. There is a ding at the rear of the left front wheel well. The rear bumper cover is scuffed from pushing. There is a spare and jack in the trunk. The alloy wheels are pitted from salt air and the tires have about 20% tread. Overall, this is a solid car that needs some help and wants to go racing."

take a look
Jan. 15, 2009 11:44 a.m. Xceler8x HalfDork

I'll bet that car has a wire going to ground somewhere in the engine bay or interior. I would check if it was a flood recovery as well.

Otherwise...maybe a good find.
Jan. 15, 2009 11:52 a.m. Autolex Reader

i figured that the motor, tranny, rear end and suspension bits are probably worth that much by themselves...
Jan. 15, 2009 1:29 p.m. Carson HalfDork

Xceler8x wrote: I would check if it was a flood recovery as well.

Seriously, was that thing repo'd from the bottom of the Gulf?
Jan. 15, 2009 5:43 p.m. FSTASNTZ New Reader

If only it was closer.
Jan. 15, 2009 6:10 p.m. ClemSparks UberDork

Close enough...just not cheap enough ;)

Clem