Just bought my first Miata!

I picked it up yesterday - '06 touring with 41k for $10,500.

I had about a 30 mile drive home and didn't even turn on the radio.

The car is a blast to drive. I wish I would have made this decision a long time ago.

Congrats!

Here is some frame of reference.
In 1993, I bought a '90 Miata (4 year old considering made in1989) for $10.500
In 2010 (barely 2011) you too buy a 4 year old Miata for $10,500
Both had about 40k miles.
I hope you too enjoy yours as much in 17yrs as I still enjoy mine.
I think you got a killer deal.

This website says the following:
http://www.dollartimes.com/calculators/inflation.htm
$10,500.00 in 1993 had the same buying power as $15,979.31 in 2010.
$6,900.00 in 1993 had the same buying power as $10,500.69 in 2010.

Welcome to the disease. I've owned 14 in the last 11 years.

pics?

First, congrats!!

Second....Holy crap, either prices have come way, way down or I got ripped. I have an '06 Grand Touring, had 27k miles when I bought it last February and paid way more than that.

You'll love driving the car, and you'll get used to the seat eventually.

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In reply to Klayfish:

prices haven't come down, i looked at an 07 GT the other day, 38k on it, mazda certified, asking 16,900 internet price, 17,900 on the sticker.

Wow, that's a shockingly good price. Right on!

Wow, with a price like that I am almost tempted to sell my WRX and get another Miata.

I dunno, we got our 2009 for under $5k. It needs a wash though

Welcome aboard, NVHEngr. Drop me a line at keith@flyinmiata.com with your address and I'll send you a catalog

Keith wrote: Drop me a line at keith@flyinmiata.com with your address and I'll send you a catalog

Catalog schmatalog. We got our first Miata over Thanksgiving and had bought parts from you by the end of the week without a catalog. Internet FTW.

Great looking car! Dang, now I kind of want one.

Keith, that'll buff out.

Keith wrote:

We can totally fix that!!! My dad's got a gnarly set of tools. He's a TV repairman.

NVH, congrats on the purchase!!! You will most likely become really good friends with the entire crew at FM.

Oh, and looking at your screen name, I have to ask... Are you pro NVH, or con???

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