"Suby555" (Suby555)
04/14/2014 at 13:02 • Filed to: None
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"Suby555" (Suby555)
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Going to go check this out today.
Anything look out of the ordinary? Anything i should particularly look for?
Cant trust the dealer too much. its listed as a FWD vehicle...
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jariten1781
> Suby555
04/14/2014 at 13:20 |
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WTF happened to that shift knob? Dog chew on it? Drove around with sandpaper palmed gloves?
Bird
> Suby555
04/14/2014 at 13:22 |
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Interior looks particularly dirty given the miles....engine bay slathered in Armor All...rust on the strut tower bar. strut tower bolts seem to be different. Only reason to take that bar off is major engine service...one rad bracket is rusted one isn't...
Top seems to be replaced. Looks like it doesn't like to close all the way. Seems to not fit right around the drivers window as well.
That car gives me a bad vibe....don't know the asking, so can't say for sure if it's a good buy or not, but it does have some issues.
Arben72
> Bird
04/14/2014 at 13:25 |
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Pretty dirty, check for flood damage.
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Bird
> Arben72
04/14/2014 at 13:26 |
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Yeah, could be a flood car...
Ducky
> Suby555
04/14/2014 at 13:28 |
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i don't have anything to add other than the inspection checklist.
http://wiki.miata.net/tiki-index.php…
Always remember, if you're not 100% confident walk away. There's always plenty more. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but there will always be another Miata. It is the most successful roadster ever built.
someassemblyrequired
> Suby555
04/14/2014 at 13:33 |
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Given age/mileage timing belt should have been done already. If not budget for immediate replacement. It is a non-interference engine, but getting stranded sucks. Cosmetics are expensive on these cars - check top/interior/paint. Drive at least two before you buy one - this will help you identify mechanical issues. Even a bad one will seem ok depending on what you drive now.
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Suby555
> Arben72
04/14/2014 at 13:46 |
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good call. Any good way to check for flood damage minus looking for mold?
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Suby555
> jariten1781
04/14/2014 at 13:46 |
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no idea. 60k miles shouldn't have worn that poorly
Jesse Maloney
> Suby555
04/14/2014 at 13:51 |
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Not "enthusiast" owned. There's no excuse for an interior to be that dirty.
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Suby555
> Bird
04/14/2014 at 13:56 |
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Hmm. all good points.
Have to cough up for a carfax i think. the quick version says accident reported. But dont know how long ago or what it entailed.
They want $7700 for it. 67,000 miles.
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Suby555
> someassemblyrequired
04/14/2014 at 13:57 |
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Ive had one before. but an NA.
Drive a BRZ at the moment. Thid would be my first NB.
Good call on the timing belt. ill ask
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Bird
> Suby555
04/14/2014 at 14:07 |
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Hmmm...I would say price is high. It could just be a cosmetic neglect car, but it just gives me a bad feeling. The miles could be genuine if the previous owner never garaged it, and it sat for an extended period. It could also be hiding a lot if that's the case. Especially if it sat in the open with a bad top.
If you check it out, be mindful of things that are unevenly rusted or worn, or variations from one side of the car to the other. Check the areas of the underbody behind the doors and forward of the rear wheels for rust. That's where the 'drains' for the top lead. If those get clogged, water will collect. Sometimes enough will collect in the frame rails/drain areas that you can hear it sloshing around as you drive. I'm 3 for 3 on clogged drains and water sloshing with the Miatas I've bought, but I'm in southern California, so even with that kind of neglect they don't rust and you just need to clean them out. If you can, look at it right after a rain. That's the best way to see any convertible. Also, if you can pull back the carpet around the back edge of the top, see what the drain rail looks like, and look for any corrosion. Also feel the carpet behind both seats. If it's damp, it's hiding more.
LuczOr
> Jesse Maloney
04/14/2014 at 14:12 |
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Looks like it was owned by a filthy mechanic with sandpaper for skin.
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Arben72
> Suby555
04/14/2014 at 14:29 |
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I'm no expert but look for dirt and filth where there shouldn't be any. Also a water line if you can find one. I've owned dirtier cars with no flood history do don't jump to conclusions.
Soloburrito
> Suby555
04/14/2014 at 14:57 |
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If it's not going to be a daily driver and you're planning on tracking it, don't spend money to get a mostly good-looking car. You can find NBs for many kilobucks less.
Takuro Spirit
> Suby555
04/14/2014 at 17:22 |
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Well, it's got the LSD...... and some open recalls, and ZERO dealer history. That's all I can tell from the VIN anyways.
Also looks like it was a program car of some sorts. There is no selling dealer, and no owner listed.
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Suby555
> Takuro Spirit
04/14/2014 at 19:55 |
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thanks for the vin decode. I actually checked it out this afternoon. Hunk of junk. Was About 5 grand over priced for it's condition.
Philbert/Phartnagle
> Suby555
04/14/2014 at 20:28 |
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FYI
I just got a warning on my PC that the akjsales site is vulnerable to the Heartbleed bug.