MX-5 Wannabe in central FL...know anyone selling?

SteelReign · 04-27-2012, 07:19 PM

Edit:

Bought one! 2004 base 5-spd!

Hi, this is my first post. I don't own a Miata/MX-5 but I'm searching now. About 3 years ago I went to a used car dealer and drove a 2004 5-spd base Miata that had bald tires in the rear that shuddered at speeds over 40 MPH. It was terrifying and was the best damn car I'd ever driven. Ever since then, I haven't test driven a car that was better.

I couldn't pull the trigger on a Miata back then and got a 2009 Hyundai Sonata, automatic. Now that I'm in a better financial situation, I'm looking for a 04-05 Miata or 06-08 MX-5. The biggest problem I'm having is that every MX-5 and Miata that I'm interested in has been in a crash (according to Carfax and Autocheck) or seem super abused. Otherwise, they're often over KBB.

Oh, and I've also been waiting for the Scion FRS/Subaru BRZ but don't think I can stomach the upfront cost. And I'd really like to experience the convertible life! As far as I'm concerned, the Miata/MX-5 is the only convertible acceptable to me!

Thanks in advance and hope to post on the Wanted forum but I realize it'll probably take a little posting on my part. Does anyone ever part with their Miata/MX-5? Here's hoping

winlowe · 04-28-2012, 05:42 AM

Welcome to CR

(Adam) · 04-28-2012, 07:22 AM

Welcome to CR! You should test drive an NA ('90-97 w/ pop-up lights); its a rawer Miata you might like.

Goodluck on your search.

SteelReign · 04-28-2012, 08:25 AM

Thanks! I like the NA generation but the ones I test drove must have been crashed to all hell because they seemed like super rattle boxes; interior, chassis and all. The NB has a great center console that I like but the NC was super refined and crisp. I think it might just be because its newer. Finally, even though weight was added each generation, it just seems safer in the newer models. And a bit more reliable maybe...?

ScarfaceThe91 · 04-28-2012, 08:31 AM

Eh, who needs safety? As long as you keep up with your basic maintenance any miata will be super reliable.

SteelReign · 06-03-2012, 10:40 PM

Found one guys! Its a 2004.

That7guy · 06-04-2012, 09:13 PM

Congrats!

SteelReign · 06-04-2012, 11:19 PM

thanks! finally got it registered today so now I'm not worried about getting pulled over or towed away!

kawaii_kawaii · 06-04-2012, 11:40 PM

congrats on your purchase and welcome to the club

Speedmiata536 · 06-12-2012, 09:41 AM

Welcome and congrats!!!

03NB · 06-12-2012, 04:31 PM

Congrats.. Pics are in order..

SteelReign · 06-12-2012, 07:30 PM

yes, pics are in order...if I can get a camera! sorry, i'm living in the stone age. my phone is as old as my miata (2004). Looks like the one in your avatar, 03NB.

95montego · 06-12-2012, 08:21 PM

Weocom weocom!

04-27-2012, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
SteelReign Noob Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 46	MX-5 Wannabe in central FL...know anyone selling? Edit: Bought one! 2004 base 5-spd! Hi, this is my first post. I don't own a Miata/MX-5 but I'm searching now. About 3 years ago I went to a used car dealer and drove a 2004 5-spd base Miata that had bald tires in the rear that shuddered at speeds over 40 MPH. It was terrifying and was the best damn car I'd ever driven. Ever since then, I haven't test driven a car that was better. I couldn't pull the trigger on a Miata back then and got a 2009 Hyundai Sonata, automatic. Now that I'm in a better financial situation, I'm looking for a 04-05 Miata or 06-08 MX-5. The biggest problem I'm having is that every MX-5 and Miata that I'm interested in has been in a crash (according to Carfax and Autocheck) or seem super abused. Otherwise, they're often over KBB. Oh, and I've also been waiting for the Scion FRS/Subaru BRZ but don't think I can stomach the upfront cost. And I'd really like to experience the convertible life! As far as I'm concerned, the Miata/MX-5 is the only convertible acceptable to me! Thanks in advance and hope to post on the Wanted forum but I realize it'll probably take a little posting on my part. Does anyone ever part with their Miata/MX-5? Here's hoping
SteelReign Noob Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 46	Last edited by SteelReign; 06-03-2012 at 10:42 PM. Reason: Found one!

04-28-2012, 05:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
winlowe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,165	Re: MX-5 Wannabe in central FL...know anyone selling? Welcome to CR
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04-28-2012, 08:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
SteelReign Noob Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 46	Re: MX-5 Wannabe in central FL...know anyone selling? Thanks! I like the NA generation but the ones I test drove must have been crashed to all hell because they seemed like super rattle boxes; interior, chassis and all. The NB has a great center console that I like but the NC was super refined and crisp. I think it might just be because its newer. Finally, even though weight was added each generation, it just seems safer in the newer models. And a bit more reliable maybe...?
SteelReign Noob Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 46

04-28-2012, 08:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
ScarfaceThe91 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Smack dab in the middle of hill-jack Kentucky. Posts: 2,177	Re: MX-5 Wannabe in central FL...know anyone selling? Eh, who needs safety? As long as you keep up with your basic maintenance any miata will be super reliable.

06-03-2012, 10:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
SteelReign Noob Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 46	Re: MX-5 Wannabe in central FL...know anyone selling? Found one guys! Its a 2004.
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06-04-2012, 11:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
SteelReign Noob Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 46	Re: MX-5 Wannabe in central FL...know anyone selling? thanks! finally got it registered today so now I'm not worried about getting pulled over or towed away!
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06-12-2012, 04:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
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06-12-2012, 07:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
SteelReign Noob Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 46	Re: MX-5 Wannabe in central FL...know anyone selling? yes, pics are in order...if I can get a camera! sorry, i'm living in the stone age. my phone is as old as my miata (2004). Looks like the one in your avatar, 03NB.
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06-12-2012, 08:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
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