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Should i buy this car?

 
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Should i buy this car?
I am gonna buy a miata na 1994 m edition. Only 3000 made in usa for $8000. Should i buy or bad deal?

I have a history with these cars. I bought the same one 11 years ago for $4300. The price has went up like crazy!
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Re: Should i buy this car?
Why?
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06/10/2022 10:34 PM
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Re: Should i buy this car?
I’d buy a 4x4 truck pre 1997 if I was you.
Your going to need it soon.
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Re: Should i buy this car?
Why?
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Because its fun. Thats it. I have had high HP mustangs and I would take this car. This car is so much fun, easy to work on, a dream shifter. I guess thats its

Last Edited by Grognak the Ballbareian on 06/10/2022 10:39 PM
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Re: Should i buy this car?
I’d buy a 4x4 truck pre 1997 if I was you.
Your going to need it soon.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72721275


I already have a 2010 f150 4x4. It seems to be pretty solid.
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Re: Should i buy this car?
Everyone thinks im crazy being 6' 6" but I fit well enough (after a few modifications). Idk i just need some advice because im on the fence about it. I was gonna get a honda Rebel 1100 but this seems safer.



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Re: Should i buy this car?
Maybe your life will cause you to need more than 2 seat and a steering wheel.

I'm not saying you should get a cargo van, but you might want to prepare for possibilities.

Nothing wrong with a vehicle for fun, either.

Check the oil.
Make sure the car feels right to you.
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Re: Should i buy this car?
Maybe your life will cause you to need more than 2 seat and a steering wheel.

I'm not saying you should get a cargo van, but you might want to prepare for possibilities.

Nothing wrong with a vehicle for fun, either.

Check the oil.
Make sure the car feels right to you.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 83616138


Cool thanks. I have 3 other vehicles fyi. A mazda cx9, honda hrv, and ford f150. I like cars.

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Re: Should i buy this car?
If you never drive hard, 8 or 9/10'ths.
If you want to, NC and ND are much safer.
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Re: Should i buy this car?
If you never drive hard, 8 or 9/10'ths.
If you want to, NC and ND are much safer.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 78787954


NC is about the same price but I feel the NA has collectors value. No I dont drive hard. 80 mph in these cars feels like 150.

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Re: Should i buy this car?
Check for these issues, op



Typical Miata problems

A/C Compressor Failure.
Convertible Top Problems.
Fuel Filler Pipe Issues.
Clutch Slave Cylinder Leak.
Clear Coat Delamination.
Restricted EGR System

Typical 1994 Miata problems

Ticking Noise From Valve Lash Adjusters Due to Infrequent Oil Changes.
...Check Engine Light Due to Improperly Manufactured Threads on Fuel Filler Pipe.
...Valve Cover Gasket May Fail and Leak Oil onto Spark Plug Wires.
...Misfires Under Load.
...Engine Idles Rough or Stalls When Cold

Just a list. Things to look for.
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Re: Should i buy this car?
I’d buy a 4x4 truck pre 1997 if I was you.
Your going to need it soon.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72721275


lol when the electricity goes out the gas will stop too. Don’t kid yourself. Your stored gas will go bad. If you have a working vehicle you’ll be nothing more than a target for people who have more resources than you.


You better fucking pray you don’t “need” your old beater truck.
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Re: Should i buy this car?
Have fun, op!
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Re: Should i buy this car?
Check for these issues, op



Typical Miata problems

A/C Compressor Failure.
Convertible Top Problems.
Fuel Filler Pipe Issues.
Clutch Slave Cylinder Leak.
Clear Coat Delamination.
Restricted EGR System

Typical 1994 Miata problems

Ticking Noise From Valve Lash Adjusters Due to Infrequent Oil Changes.
...Check Engine Light Due to Improperly Manufactured Threads on Fuel Filler Pipe.
...Valve Cover Gasket May Fail and Leak Oil onto Spark Plug Wires.
...Misfires Under 8Load.
...Engine Idles Rough or Stalls When Cold

Just a list. Things to look for.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 83616138


Cool thanks. Im familiar somewhat. Is $8000 a bad deal for a near perfect example? I feel these cars will be like the honda s2000. 11 years ago I could get a good one for $12000. Now you wont pay any less than $20000 for a decent one.
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Re: Should i buy this car?
And lol at this ridiculous road warrior fantasy of the shit hits the fan. Even
If your piece of shit beater lasts and you somehow can get gas, where are you even driving to?
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slow
A legend in my own mind
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Re: Should i buy this car?
I’d buy a 4x4 truck pre 1997 if I was you.
Your going to need it soon.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72721275


lol when the electricity goes out the gas will stop too. Don’t kid yourself. Your stored gas will go bad. If you have a working vehicle you’ll be nothing more than a target for people who have more resources than you.


You better fucking pray you don’t “need” your old beater truck.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 41683479


Yeah this has been a concern but doom never happens. Maybe we have a few years. My truck holds 36 gallons and I always keep it full. I can run my generator off that for a good while. (To run my water pump intermittently).
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Re: Should i buy this car?
And lol at this ridiculous road warrior fantasy of the shit hits the fan. Even
If your piece of shit beater lasts and you somehow can get gas, where are you even driving to?
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 41683479


Idk, maybe I should get the motorcycle then. I wanna be like Wez. Anyway, i drove my past Miata to the applalachians to the north and never had so much fun. Tail of the dragon and all.



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Re: Should i buy this car?
And lol at this ridiculous road warrior fantasy of the shit hits the fan. Even
If your piece of shit beater lasts and you somehow can get gas, where are you even driving to?
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 41683479


Idk, maybe I should get the motorcycle then. I wanna be like Wez.
 Quoting: Overdue


I think people should have basic stuff to last for a little bit in case something happens but to live your whole life like the end of the world is coming is ridiculous
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Re: Should i buy this car?
Check for these issues, op



Just a list. Things to look for.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 83616138


Cool thanks. Im familiar somewhat. Is $8000 a bad deal for a near perfect example? I feel these cars will be like the honda s2000. 11 years ago I could get a good one for $12000. Now you wont pay any less than $20000 for a decent one.
 Quoting: Overdue
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Re: Should i buy this car?
Have fun, op!
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Thanks
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Re: Should i buy this car?
Check for these issues, op



Just a list. Things to look for.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 83616138


Cool thanks. Im familiar somewhat. Is $8000 a bad deal for a near perfect example? I feel these cars will be like the honda s2000. 11 years ago I could get a good one for $12000. Now you wont pay any less than $20000 for a decent one.
 Quoting: Overdue


No idea. In today's market, probably not a bad deal.
No chips. No tracking. Good milage.

I seriously don't know if I would ever WANT a new car.
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Re: Should i buy this car?
Hell no!
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Hell no!
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Why not?
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Re: Should i buy this car?
Check for these issues, op



Just a list. Things to look for.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 83616138


Cool thanks. Im familiar somewhat. Is $8000 a bad deal for a near perfect example? I feel these cars will be like the honda s2000. 11 years ago I could get a good one for $12000. Now you wont pay any less than $20000 for a decent one.
 Quoting: Overdue


No idea. In today's market, probably not a bad deal.
No chips. No tracking. Good milage.

I seriously don't know if I would ever WANT a new car.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 83616138


Yeah, i hate new cars. My honda has a push button start and a cvt. I liked when cars were were connected by steel cables. I got the cash right next to me. Should I negotiate say $6500?
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Dude gonna take his his husband out for a "ride"
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Dude gonna take his his husband out for a "ride"
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Lol i was waiting on you to come to thread. Why are you so late?
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Re: Should i buy this car?
Why?
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Because its fun. Thats it. I have had high HP mustangs and I would take this car. This car is so much fun, easy to work on, a dream shifter. I guess thats its
 Quoting: Overdue


Ah ...ok

Was wondering what happened to the other one.

Car prices are insane anymore.

Passed by a vette in the lot this morning and was like ...nah but you know you want it kinda thing.

Do waht makes you happy!

cheers
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Re: Should i buy this car?
If you have the money, do it.

Rack some parts that will go scarce, or buy a parts car for it.

But yeah, fun.

Stay away from semis.
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Re: Should i buy this car?
If you have the money, do it.

Rack some parts that will go scarce, or buy a parts car for it.

But yeah, fun.

Stay away from semis.
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Those damn wheels are worth $650 a pop now. So much has doubled in price.
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Re: Should i buy this car?
If you have the money, do it.

Rack some parts that will go scarce, or buy a parts car for it.

But yeah, fun.

Stay away from semis.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 62226146


Those damn wheels are worth $650 a pop now. So much has doubled in price.
 Quoting: Overdue


Cheaper it will not become.





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