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1992 Miata
« on: November 30, 2016, 02:37:24 pm »
Hi guys
I have a co-worker that is selling her 92 yellow Miata with soft and hard top without rust and 187000 km.
Asking price is 3000.
Is this a good buy?

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Re: 1992 Miata
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2016, 02:51:35 pm »
Yes....jump in that

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Re: 1992 Miata
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2016, 02:53:35 pm »
Location?

In Alberta that would be a good deal.

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Re: 1992 Miata
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2016, 02:58:30 pm »
Location?

In Alberta that would be a good deal.

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Re: 1992 Miata
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2016, 03:12:15 pm »
Assuming it's been maintained properly, JUST DO IT.

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Re: 1992 Miata
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2016, 03:17:51 pm »
BUY IT NOW.

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Re: 1992 Miata
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2016, 04:43:33 pm »
If the car is documented for the mileage and in really solid condition, that's an almost absurd price.  Beater Miatas sell for $2000-2500.  Seriously.  The hardtop alone is worth $1500.

A good condition rust free car can usually fetch $4000-5000 without much difficulty, and a pristine car with a hardtop, summer only driving, and good records can fetch as much as $8000-9000.  Seriously.  A friend of mine sold his for over $8K in the spring.  I had offers of $8000 this summer for mine, probably could have got them up a bit had I been selling.

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Re: 1992 Miata
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2016, 04:59:24 pm »
 Is it really rust free? Look for rust in the rocker area specifically a head of the rear wheels both sides.
This is where they start to rust. Also check the carpets,are they wet and smell musty.Check the floors for rust.

1992 sunburst yellow was a special edition car,mainly for the colour.
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Re: 1992 Miata
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2016, 07:51:42 pm »
Thanks for the input, my coworker stored the car for the winter, spring comes I will have a chance to test drive it and decide if I will buy it. She bought the car from her brother in law last year and he had it stored for the previous 5 years. I will make sure to check the car thoroughly before I can make a decision. It is not my favourite colour but it is my favourite car so will see. 

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Re: 1992 Miata
« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2016, 10:26:18 am »
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Re: 1992 Miata
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Re: 1992 Miata
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Re: 1992 Miata
« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2016, 09:21:36 am »
The Sunburst Yellow was the 'special edition' for 1992.  I believe Mazda only made 1500 of them.  DO IT!!!  :drive:
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Re: 1992 Miata
« Reply #13 on: March 09, 2017, 12:37:22 pm »
ssarachie, sent you another pm.

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Re: 1992 Miata
« Reply #14 on: March 09, 2017, 01:02:11 pm »
ssarachie, sent you another pm.
I replied.

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Re: 1992 Miata
« Reply #15 on: March 09, 2017, 01:07:27 pm »
ssarachie, sent you another pm.
I replied.

I also sent an email to ask if she is selling it this spring and I will let you know.

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Re: 1992 Miata
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