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  • e23inGB

    Aug. 9, 2011 11:12 p.m. e23inGB New Reader

    If there is a thread for this already I apologize but my search is currently not working and I'm looking for some advice. I'm currently looking for a new car as my 735i has recently kicked the bucket. Although I would love another '80s BMW there are some decent looking miatas around my area for about $4k. What to look for in these beasts? $3000 is about my budget but I may be able to swing $4000 if its the right car, any major buying tips?

    Thanks

  • e23inGB

    Aug. 9, 2011 11:31 p.m. e23inGB New Reader

    annd im also a bumbling retard for not seeing the searchbox walkaround sticky...'doh!

  • David S. Wallens

    Aug. 10, 2011 12:01 a.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director

    This is from a couple of years ago, but it should still help answer a ton of questions: http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/mazda-miata/

  • Sultan

    Aug. 10, 2011 10:45 a.m. Sultan Reader

    I found this page useful when I got my NA, http://www.miata.net/garage/garagebuying.html

  • kazoospec

    Aug. 10, 2011 11:02 a.m. kazoospec Reader

    From my own recent experience: Needs new top/rust repair (if you aren't doing it yourself) MAY make a "bargain" Miata more expensive than a clean example in the long run. When its all said and done, I'm going to have "clean Miata" money into a bargain car. It still worked out OK for me b/c it has really low miles and a clean (one might even say "nice") interior (M Edition). Just be aware those are big ticket labor items to have someone else do them for you.

  • tuna55

    Aug. 10, 2011 11:04 a.m. tuna55 SuperDork

    You should probably just buy Woody's.

  • Woody

    Aug. 10, 2011 7:50 p.m. Woody SuperDork

    tuna55 wrote:

    You should probably just buy Woody's.

    Yes. Yes you should.

  • tuna55

    Aug. 10, 2011 8:17 p.m. tuna55 SuperDork

    Woody wrote:

    tuna55 wrote:

    You should probably just buy Woody's.

    Yes. Yes you should.

    I want it... that's for sure.

 
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