Ownership Verified: Giggles: altoid's 2004 Miata

There's a dealer 10kms from me, but they charge out the wazoo... There's one 40km away, which is cheaper and friendlier. I'll give them a call and see what their price is. I'd like the newer style if possible, but a fob that doesn't rattle and has stretched buttons will work just as good.
 
switchblade?
 
The car is officially up for sale.

For sale: 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS in Los Angeles, CA


Asking $4000, willing to negotiate, especially if you?re interested in buying the car this weekend.


Pictures: http://imgur.com/a/bjD0p


Basics:
- clean title in my name, no lien, registered through 2/2016
- LS trim
- 6-speed manual
- LSD
- 119,500-ish miles
- black exterior, tan leather interior, tan top
- all stock except for GarageStar front plate mount and Rain-X wipers
- included:
-- two keys
-- original spare + tools
-- model-specific sun shade (Part # 231-851 http://www.mossmiata.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=119387)
-- plush custom floor mats (Part # 918-001 http://www.mossmiata.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=74490)
-- original manual


Recent maintenance:
- at 113,000 miles (when I bought the car in February):
-- safety inspection
-- timing belt
-- new clutch
-- transmission fluid
-- new water pump
-- new valve cover gasket
-- new shifter boot and lower plate
-- oil change + filter
- at 117,000 miles:
-- head gasket
-- spark plugs
-- oil change
-- air filter


Flaws:
- driver?s side fender and mirror scraped
- frame was damaged before my ownership, but was repaired ? the car is straight and drives great
- might need a new idle speed control valve, as it doesn?t always idle well
- chassis brace fell off ? it?s included but will need to be reinstalled
- no front lip, but side skirts and mud guards are present


I?m also selling these two items, and you can get a bit of a discount if you pick up one/both with the car (they?re both absolutely brand new, still packaged):
- Hard Dog M2 Hard Core double diagonal in black (Part # 9B2 http://www.bethania-garage.com/m2_hardcore.htm) ? $400
- Factory Style Canvas Convertible Top - Zipperless Defroster Glass Window - Tan (matching replacement for the original) (Part # 239-617 http://www.mossmiata.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=73606&SortOrder=30) ? $600


Again, asking $4000, willing to negotiate, especially if you?re interested in buying the car this weekend.


Send me a message if you are (or know someone who might be) interested.
 
Shentar said:
I'm curious, why are you selling it?
Click to expand...

Largely the fact that I'm simply too tall. Driving has become a pain in the ass now that I'm sufficiently used to the car to want to drive it spiritedly, and I have neither the money nor time to start modifying it to suit me.
 
narf said:
Part of the reason why I ditched the MX-5 off the list very early when looking for what became my Eos. How tall are you?
Click to expand...

'Bout 185cm. My knees are out at 45? angles and I can't really do anything quickly with the pedals. I brake with the side of my foot...
 
LeVeL said:
Do a foamectomy! Or get a new seat.

Also, your asking price seems very low, no?
Click to expand...


Yeah, I thought you were getting Elise seats or something...
 
LeVeL said:
Do a foamectomy! Or get a new seat.
Click to expand...

Just not an option right now, and I have other reasons that cannot be resolved.


LeVeL said:
Also, your asking price seems very low, no?
Click to expand...

Labcoatguy said:
He mentioned frame damage. Salvage title?
Click to expand...

Clean title, but the value dips pretty hard, unfortunately.


Redliner said:
Yeah, I thought you were getting Elise seats or something...
Click to expand...

I was going to, and still would if I were keeping the car.
 
narf said:
:nod: 'Bout the same as me, and 'bout the same experience.
Click to expand...

It's unfortunate, but the path to sorting that out is more complicated and expensive than I want to deal with right now.

I may pursue this car again some day, but as a dedicated toy. Today is not that day. (Tomorrow doesn't look good either.)
 
*engine blows up*

:p
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top