EastS2k

http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/chl/cto/4445916370.html


just found this miata about 2 hours away from me, you should pick it up.

only 50k miles 1 owner.

bnag0

Its nice and clean and all but I like the blue or black 94-97

I can buy a race ready one for 5k but it will have higher miles. But if I end up doing a swap in a few years who cares right?

EastS2k

Valid points, but if you are gona do a full build you could get some nice money parting out the stock stuff from that low mile miata - probably at least 2k in parts, depending on what you have planned for the car.

Either way it would be a great chassis to build on, u know its 1 owner and low mileage so it will have a lot less wear and tear on all of the parts.


check out this video, I love how 2 people just lower the MIATA on to the engine, in most swaps its the other way around LOL.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMTi11tRX2E

Marioshi

Considering these cars are good for 300k easy I wouldn't worry too much about the miles, I would be more concerned about accident history then anything else.

berny2435

Gotta be a miata buying guide out there. I'd definitely look for one with a lot of goodies on it for a little money. If you are motor swapping in the future, clean body over miles.

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arsenal

I've had two NA Miata's now, and two S2000's, both AP1 and AP2.

The last Miata I had was using a Greddy turbo kit, full suspension, roll cage etc. The car was an absolute blast, but on a spirited drive things got hot very fast, it had a starting issue, etc. I had receipts for too much money, and eventually I was longing to get back into a reliable S2000. People compare them quite frequently, but in my opinion the S2000 and the NA Miata are very different. The Miata really is a lot smaller, louder, rougher. It is a fantastic drive, especially with a small 16G turbo (6psi max, full boost at 2,7K).

I wouldn't go back to a turbo NA Miata again.

If the NA Miata had the F20C engine, well, I would switch back in a heart beat.

bnag0

I think that's why in going to stick with my plan to buy a high millage miata that's got done goodies on it and accumulate v8 supplies over a few years

TheDonEffect

Ugh, I love your bike.

bnag0

Lol

Timbagoo

Very cool. There are 2 V8 Miatas in my area (that I'm aware of) one that's autocrossed pretty regularly & one that's a drift/track/show car. So cool to see them & everybody has to give them a second look when they drive by. Hearing a V8 rumble/roar coming from a Miata is a very strange & unsettling sound lol.