e23inGB
e23inGB New Reader
8/9/11 11:12 p.m.

If there is a thread for this already I apologize but my search is currently not working and I'm looking for some advice. I'm currently looking for a new car as my 735i has recently kicked the bucket. Although I would love another '80s BMW there are some decent looking miatas around my area for about $4k. What to look for in these beasts? $3000 is about my budget but I may be able to swing $4000 if its the right car, any major buying tips?

Thanks

e23inGB
e23inGB New Reader
8/9/11 11:31 p.m.

annd im also a bumbling retard for not seeing the searchbox walkaround sticky...'doh!

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/10/11 12:01 a.m.

This is from a couple of years ago, but it should still help answer a ton of questions: http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/mazda-miata/

Sultan
Sultan Reader
8/10/11 10:45 a.m.

I found this page useful when I got my NA, http://www.miata.net/garage/garagebuying.html

kazoospec
kazoospec Reader
8/10/11 11:02 a.m.

From my own recent experience: Needs new top/rust repair (if you aren't doing it yourself) MAY make a "bargain" Miata more expensive than a clean example in the long run. When its all said and done, I'm going to have "clean Miata" money into a bargain car. It still worked out OK for me b/c it has really low miles and a clean (one might even say "nice") interior (M Edition). Just be aware those are big ticket labor items to have someone else do them for you.

tuna55
tuna55 SuperDork
8/10/11 11:04 a.m.

You should probably just buy Woody's.

Woody
Woody GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
8/10/11 7:50 p.m.
tuna55 wrote: You should probably just buy Woody's.

Yes. Yes you should.

tuna55
tuna55 SuperDork
8/10/11 8:17 p.m.
Woody wrote:
tuna55 wrote: You should probably just buy Woody's.
Yes. Yes you should.

I want it... that's for sure.

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