Good price for used Miata?
 

Hi guys, just curious to know what most of you would consider to be a good price for a miata.

I'm thinking about starting my own project, but in my area (far east canada), the cars have a bit of a premium value. For example, a lot of early 90's cars listed for > $5k.

Obviously don't care about mileage, but what's a good price for an early 90's car with great paint and interior?

There are a couple around here (south Carolina) for $2000-$5000. I got mine for $800. But its a piece of crap.

I've seen several threads where people who live in the great salty northeast have traveled to the south or west to get a good rust free car. If you're up to that, you might do a Craigslist search in the areas you would visit,and get a good idea of the local prices.

If I were in your position, I would make arrangements to fly in and drive back.

Mike

TORCHMEDIA, my advise to you is to shop around for a clean body from a rust free area. I bought mine already converted but in need of body work, and since I'm not talented at it, I regretted it, although the car runs nice. Also IMHO, I think that the NB makes for a better looking and stronger/stiffer body. Second time around conversions are always easier based on experience and meeting other people to exchange ideas.

The perfect donor Miata at a good price would be a clean car with high mileage, and there's plenty around $2,000.00; patience is the key word......

My 2 cents!

Jacko

Thanks for the advice guys, it looks like my best option will be to drop into some southern city via Air Miles and drive one home :)

YES start with a clean car! I sure wish I would have. Where are you located? I have bought one way plane and bus tickets several times but for the Miata I did not. BIG MISTAKE!

There are several guys on the forum in large southern cities I'm sure for a modist fee you could get them to look over a car before you buy a plane ticket. Craigs list is your friend!

Guys i want to buy a used Mazda Miata and it seems the 1997's and 2000's are more wanted than the 1999's please tell me what is the best year of used Mazda Miata?

Best for what? You may as well be asking what's the best color.