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borf42
borf42 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
6/13/18 7:07 p.m.

Hello fellow GRMers,

In an effort to increase my garage space, I would like to sell my extra Miata. It is rough, but it has potential. It has a 1.8 swap, a decent top, and only one kinda rusty spot. It also has a whole bunch of fun parts installed like larger front calipers, some bracing, hood struts, front fog lights.

 

I would like $450 for this gem. I have a signed title to go along with it (I didn't fill anything else out). The gas in the tank was really bad and killed the fuel pump. I bought a JY tank and hooked it up. I got it to kinda run (I made sure to change the oil before I tried), but I suspect the bad gas clogged the fuel injectors. It stumbles for a bit, and then stalls. No smoke or drama, and good oil pressure. I am willing to work with the price, so let me know if you are at all interested.

borf42
borf42 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
6/13/18 7:10 p.m.

Oh, fully mine and very associated.

AWSX1686
AWSX1686 GRM+ Memberand Dork
6/14/18 9:59 a.m.

Ohhh.... I kinda want it. I have a few months to get a new DD going, this could be a good option. Only downside is that is a bit of a hike. Have to think about that one...

ManhattanM (fka NY535iManual)
ManhattanM (fka NY535iManual) Reader
6/14/18 10:06 a.m.

Hi - what condition is the interior in? Any pics? I’m trying to get my head around the scope of project.  I’m about an hour from you. Thanks!

borf42
borf42 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
6/14/18 3:30 p.m.

In reply to ManhattanM (fka NY535iManual) :

The interior is in pretty good shape. Crack free dash, unripped seats, uncracked tombstone.

I can get more detailed pics if needed, this is one I have on me a the moment. The inside has a gas smell from when I pulled the inspection cover off the tank, but I didn't actually spill any gas. It is missing the driver's door panel, but I may have one I can include. Of note, the driver side windows regulator is bad, but the window is held up via bungee cord. And I have had the car stored in my garage.

914Driver
914Driver MegaDork
6/14/18 5:39 p.m.
borf42
borf42 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
6/15/18 10:11 a.m.

In reply to 914Driver :

Now that would be a fun project! Good place to throw a 1.8L Miata drivetrain in.

borf42
borf42 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
6/18/18 8:35 a.m.

Ok, I don't have an extra driver's door panel, but I do have a perfect arm rest to throw in... Feel free to swing by with what may be considered an insulting offer and take this away. :D

accordionfolder
accordionfolder Dork
6/18/18 9:25 a.m.

Random note: There appears to be a dead body in your first picture, left side. 

borf42
borf42 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
6/18/18 9:56 a.m.

Kinda looks like it is my wife, but I really have no idea why she was laying on the driveway!

accordionfolder
accordionfolder Dork
6/18/18 10:30 a.m.

In reply to borf42 :

Likely story! ;) 

AWSX1686
AWSX1686 GRM+ Memberand Dork
6/19/18 8:27 a.m.

If you still have it in mid-August I could see about picking it up on the way(ish) home from my honeymoon... 

borf42
borf42 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
6/19/18 1:45 p.m.

In reply to AWSX1686 :

Sure, keep in touch. If someone picks it up I will post it here to make sure the couple people showing the delayed interest know what's up...

yupididit
yupididit GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
6/19/18 7:17 p.m.
borf42 said:

Kinda looks like it is my wife, but I really have no idea why she was laying on the driveway!

Can you post a picture of your wife holding today's newspaper? Just to reassure the forum members you're not a murderer.

AWSX1686
AWSX1686 GRM+ Memberand Dork
6/20/18 7:32 a.m.
borf42 said:

In reply to AWSX1686 :

Sure, keep in touch. If someone picks it up I will post it here to make sure the couple people showing the delayed interest know what's up...

Sounds good. 

ManhattanM (fka NY535iManual)
ManhattanM (fka NY535iManual) Reader
6/20/18 9:46 a.m.

Hi, thanks for pic, sorry, I just saw your response. I will have to pass, as I just picked up a 2 wheeled project that may even get a build thread on here, my first! Good luck with the sale, you're selling "good bones" at a very attractive price.

borf42
borf42 GRM+ Memberand Reader
6/20/18 12:29 p.m.

In reply to ManhattanM (fka NY535iManual) :

Thanks! Hopefully this little machine can find a new home soon. I already have a working Miata, so this has just been sitting... Perfect for a LeMons build, Spec Miata build or something.

dan0
dan0 GRM+ Memberand Reader
6/20/18 9:47 p.m.

Crap, I'm in CT. But I don't have $450 to spare right now. I just came to bump my own for sle threads and started browsing.

KyAllroad (Jeremy)
KyAllroad (Jeremy) PowerDork
6/21/18 6:00 a.m.

I wish it was running, i’ll Be driving through CT tomorrow but in my brother’s minivan I can’t tow anything.

borf42
borf42 GRM+ Memberand Reader
6/21/18 8:50 a.m.

In reply to dan0 :

I could work with trades, of some sort. I love older computers from the 80's, and would really like an Amiga. I also could use a set of 15" tires for the Miata I'm keeping. Preferably with wheels, but I do have a set of NB 15" wheels I could put tires on. Just throwing that out there.

dan0
dan0 GRM+ Memberand Reader
6/21/18 10:03 p.m.

In reply to borf42 :

Hmmm, what specific size in 15" are you looking for? 

All I got 80s PC is a A/T plug keyboard and an old IBM CGA monitor.

borf42
borf42 GRM+ Memberand Reader
6/22/18 8:49 a.m.

In reply to dan0 :

Looks like the stock wheels that I have will take 195/50R15 tires. Have anything like that?

dan0
dan0 GRM+ Memberand Reader
6/23/18 7:30 p.m.

In reply to borf42 :

Sending you an email.

captdownshift
captdownshift GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
6/24/18 1:33 p.m.

This is way too tempting. I'm glad it's not August or September when I'd be able to manage taking something like this on. 

borf42
borf42 GRM+ Memberand Reader
6/24/18 1:57 p.m.

In reply to dan0 :

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