The last Miata I bought was a 1990 (not for parting out). It had 125K original everything, trashed top, peeling paint was only $1000. The good news is used Miata are CHEAP. Bad news if you are selling.
Ken On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 9:53 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > Oh, don't be nice!! This isn't my car, I want brutally honest. :) I think > on a good day 3000, on an average day maybe 2500... but I wanted to make > sure I am still thinking clearly. It's a 14 year old car with dodgy history > and a mismatched set of mods... > > Wallyman > [email protected] wrote: ----- > > To: Dan Scolnick <[email protected]> > From: Ken Bogart <[email protected]> > Sent by: [email protected] > Date: 09/29/2009 09:46AM > cc: [email protected], [email protected] > Subject: Re: NPC - Value of 96 NA > > > I was trying to be nice about it, but I agree with Dan, (I can't complete > with Bryan) > Its a hard sell with the so called upgrades. It could sell for $3500, but > you have to find the right buyer (i.e. sucker) and that takes time. > Ken > > On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Dan Scolnick < [email protected] > wrote: > > >> if you can find someone who thinks the mods are worth paying for and falls >> in love with the car (high skool kid - and the "high" is an adjective >> referring to his state of sober, not part of the noun) AND has some money, >> maybe 2850. >> >> The mods are a detriment to everybody else (cept maybe the roll bar). >> Leaks Oil? - thinks it's a british sports car! >> >> open diff, coil overs, roll bar, etc.... all detriments to anyone >> looking for a spec miata (which can be picked up for far less than the above >> price). >> >> In these parts, an oil leaking, hard life m1 miata (that's been >> bastardized in it's drivetrain), he'd be lucky to get 2000 for it. >> >> people give cars like this away all the time, hard to compete against >> that. >> >> here's what i suggest, >> >> he should park it in the driveway with a "for sale" sign in the window. >> Let it sit there for 10 or 20 years, then pay someone to drag it away. >> >> dan >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From: *[email protected] [mailto: >> [email protected] >> ] *On Behalf Of *[email protected] >> *Sent: *Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:59 AM >> *To: *[email protected] >> *Subject: *NPC - Value of 96 NA >> >> Buddy has a car that he's modified in very hodgepodge fashion.. can you >> guys give me a ballpark of what you think it's worth? I need some honest >> opinions to beat him with because he lives in the alternate reality where >> mods return 95% investment and not out here with us where they maybe return >> 40% if the economy is good.. :) >> >> >> 96 Montego base model, open diffy 5 speed >> Body 7/10.. Texas car but clear coat peeling on trunk, mismatched left >> fender (montego but has rockgaurd while rest of car does not), door dings, >> etc. Typcial wear for a car that age. Top good. >> 90k on body, but motor and tranny were swaped from something else >> Rollbar (track legal) >> FM frame rails >> RB Header (but stock exhaust) >> KYB 8 ways and GC coilovers >> Fidanza FW and Spec clutch but bone stock engine, no power mods >> Leaks oil.. assume valve cover or CAS >> Otherwise runs decent, no major mechanical issues. >> >> So, what is that worth on the open market right now? I'm guessing sub >> 3500, but curious what you guys think. >> >> Thanks! >> Wallyman >> >> >> >> This e-mail and any attachments contain URS Corporation confidential >> information that may be proprietary or privileged. If you receive this >> message in error or are not the intended recipient, you should not retain, >> distribute, disclose or use any of this information and you should destroy >> the e-mail and any attachments or copies. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Miatapower mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower >> >> > _______________________________________________ > Miatapower mailing list > [email protected] > http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower > > > > > This e-mail and any attachments contain URS Corporation confidential > information that may be proprietary or privileged. If you receive this > message in error or are not the intended recipient, you should not retain, > distribute, disclose or use any of this information and you should destroy > the e-mail and any attachments or copies. >
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