Should I go for This Miata?

Kinja'd!!! "LJ909" (lj909)
12/15/2014 at 19:41 • Filed to: None

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This is being sold at a local dealer that's like 3 miles from me. Its an 02 and they are asking 4,352. It has a a missing emblem on their front and a few scratches and a small dent on the sidre. What do you guys think?

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Kinja'd!!! Brian Silvestro > LJ909
12/15/2014 at 19:42

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Would rather have a better condition NA for the same/cheaper price.


Kinja'd!!! E. Julius > LJ909
12/15/2014 at 19:42

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Mileage? Links to a listing? I'm leaning CP at this point.


Kinja'd!!! Tohru > LJ909
12/15/2014 at 19:43

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Only if they'll go under $4k. Tell 'em you'd like to make it a nice round number, and offer $3800.


Kinja'd!!! davedave1111 > LJ909
12/15/2014 at 19:48

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Based on a sample size of one, the kind of dealer who puts funny prices on cars instead of normal ones is going to dick you around every other way too.

Yes, I'm looking at you, Mr Oddprice Motors of north London.


Kinja'd!!! dogisbadob > LJ909
12/15/2014 at 19:53

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hahah 4352. If only it was 4321 :p


Kinja'd!!! LJ909 > Tohru
12/15/2014 at 19:56

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I thought about that too. Especially considering the little damage in the front. Its an auto too.


Kinja'd!!! TDogg > LJ909
12/15/2014 at 19:58

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For some reason, the odd price number is odd. Why not just $4350?

Anyway, how many miles? It is manuel, yes?


Kinja'd!!! Tohru > LJ909
12/15/2014 at 20:02

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An auto? that's another $200 off... lol


Kinja'd!!! LJ909 > E. Julius
12/15/2014 at 20:04

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The miliage isn't listed. Bur I'm assuming its over 100k.


Kinja'd!!! LJ909 > TDogg
12/15/2014 at 20:06

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Yea it is odd. Or why not an even 4? But the miliage isnt listed sadly i gotta go in or call to see for myself. But sadly no its an auto:(


Kinja'd!!! E. Julius > LJ909
12/15/2014 at 20:08

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Definite CP. High mileage, dealer, looks like tape on the soft top, cosmetic damage. Wait for the right one to come around.


Kinja'd!!! wantafuncar > LJ909
12/15/2014 at 20:54

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auto

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Kinja'd!!! TDogg > LJ909
12/15/2014 at 22:14

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I'd probably look to pass on it if the mileage is remotely high. As somebody else said, you can get a mint, low mileage NA for $4000 (not sure if you like them). I'd hold off on this one for now and look for a slightly better NB at the least.


Kinja'd!!! JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > LJ909
01/17/2015 at 23:15

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I hate to say it, but buying an automatic Miata is not a good decision unless you're looking for an economy car that you can put the top down on. Even with the 6 speed automatic and "paddle shifters", it's almost no fun at all. For $4,000 you can have a nice 5 speed NA.