You need to search constantly. I have a CL app that helps, but I've found timing is everything.
I just picked up a 200k+ high mile & rattling 1.6L motor British Racing Green NA w/hardtop and hardly any rust for $1,000.
I had a trailer, cash & could do the deal right away.
This was in SW, Michigan
Just bumping this thread, since this ought to go to a "good home": $2600 Shinsen - needs work
It's local if anyone needs eyes on it.
Also bumping this since someone around here (cough - Klayfish - cough) recently reset the "goodish cheap Miata" bar with a $300 score.
Florida is definitely the land of cheap miatas. And considering you can get to fort Lauderdale or Orlando for like $60 sometimes, it’s probably one of the cheaper fly and drive options.
Bumping this thread for what seems like a good deal: cheap(ish) Shinsen