"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
02/20/2014 at 14:48 • Filed to: None
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"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
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1999 Miata, 102k miles, $2995
As far as I can tell the only thing wrong is the bumper. Those can't be hard to find, can they?
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/…
Party-vi
> Jayhawk Jake
02/20/2014 at 14:48 |
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You think someone would have fixed that bumper by now.
> Jayhawk Jake
02/20/2014 at 14:50 |
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Mileage is a bit high but that's cheap.
CKeffer
> Jayhawk Jake
02/20/2014 at 14:55 |
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NP, that's about what I paid for mine, and it looks to be in better condition with fewer miles. Honestly, if it had been listed at that price earlier when I was lookign for one I'd have bought that instead of the one I have.
Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney
> Jayhawk Jake
02/20/2014 at 14:59 |
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Tempted to fly down from Dallas and buy it now.
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Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney
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02/20/2014 at 15:00 |
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100k miles on a 15 year old car is high? Or period? That thing isn't even halfway home!
DrBoff
> Jayhawk Jake
02/20/2014 at 15:03 |
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Thats a good price, especially if its in good mechanical shape and the top fits!
I payed 4500$ for mine.
Check for a leaky valve cover gasket and torn ball joint boots.
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> Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney
02/20/2014 at 15:04 |
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I would be weary of 4 banger with 100k on the clock. On a V8 it's no big deal but a 4 banger will probably need a new timing belt and other maintenance items.
I am not saying I wouldn't buy a 4 banger with 100k on the clock, just pay close attention to it.
Mattbob
> Jayhawk Jake
02/20/2014 at 15:06 |
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NP all day. Wish it was closer to me.
Trunk Impaired 318
> Jayhawk Jake
02/20/2014 at 15:07 |
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NP for sure
Justino6969
> Jayhawk Jake
02/20/2014 at 15:07 |
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Much NP. Wow. Such money.
Much better than that mazadaspeed that was on here earlier.
GTI MkVII
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02/20/2014 at 15:15 |
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Since when does # of cylinders equate to reliability or longevity?
aosuydbfosad
> Jayhawk Jake
02/20/2014 at 15:17 |
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DO IT.
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> GTI MkVII
02/20/2014 at 15:28 |
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8 cylinders have to work less than 4 to get the job done. 4 banger needs to rev high to make power and work harder. V8 can lazily get the job done, especially in older Murican cars that were so underpowered.
I would put up an old pushrod V8 over any other motor in longevity test.
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DrBoff
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02/20/2014 at 15:30 |
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That's just pushrods vs. timing belts.
The miata needs a timing belt every 60k. (good to do the water pump at 120k as well)
MazdaMonkey
> Jayhawk Jake
02/20/2014 at 15:30 |
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That's a great deal. 99's are one of the most desirable model years for Spec Miata. 102K miles is not bad, and 3K is about the floor for a decent NA/NB Miata. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it if the car checks out. I paid much more for my 99 back in 2008!
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GTI MkVII
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02/20/2014 at 15:49 |
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That's a pretty lazy argument in my opinion.
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Jayhawk Jake
> MazdaMonkey
02/20/2014 at 16:26 |
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I wish I could...
I'm not really in a position to buy at the moment unfortunately
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Jayhawk Jake
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02/20/2014 at 16:26 |
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100k is not high for a Miata. From what I've read they don't really tire out until 200,000, which gives me at least a decade of driving.
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Jayhawk Jake
> Party-vi
02/20/2014 at 16:27 |
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I know right?
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Jayhawk Jake
> Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney
02/20/2014 at 16:27 |
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I'm tempted to fly down from Wichita and buy it, but I'm not in a good place to buy it.
Must...save...for house....
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Jayhawk Jake
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02/20/2014 at 16:28 |
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V8's also have more moving parts. That means more things to break.