FS: 2001 Miata, 6 Speed, 125K miles

[lxpeery]

Figure I'll give this a shot.

My Miata has been an interesting car. This was Miata numero 6 or 7, and my first NB. Runs and drives fineish, and in pretty good cosmetic condition all things considering. Wheels are painted the same black as the car. Plastidip in the picture.

The pluses:

• New inspection
  New timing belt and water pump
  New battery
  Miscellaneous new stuff that I can't remember while this drunk
  No rust
  New paint (see negatives)
  6 Speed!

The negatives:

• CEL is on for over-retarded cam. Came on after the timing belt change. I've taken it apart three or four times, and it is absolutely in time. Runs fine through the RPM range, sometimes will stall when coming to a stop. Code disappears when VVT solenoid is unplugged.
  Front right caliper drags, creates a rotational squeak.
  Throwout bearing starting to make noise.
  No tires match.
  New paint... on the exterior surfaces. Engine bay, trunk, door panels behind cards, etc. are still green.
  Miscellaneous annoying shit that I can't remember while this drunk

Honestly, I'm tired of dealing with it, and I have the money for something newer/faster/not broken. I'll be a lot more up-front and less "oh, it's not really a big deal" with MMers than I would be with some asshat on Craigslist, so ask any questions you may have. Really, just looking for offers. I don't have a specific number in mind.

I only have one picture at the moment, but I can provide more upon request.

[Scott]

Really, just looking for offers. I don't have a specific number in mind.

I only have one picture at the moment, but I can provide more upon request.

Don't be the

asshat

that doesn't list a price or current pictures, you know you have one in mind so state it, and some current pictures

[WRXtranceformed]

Calling Taylor...seems sufficiently busted for your liking

[ispoonwithmugen]

^ my thought exactly.

[lxpeery]

Scott,

The car is 60 miles away. As soon as I can get home to take pictures, I will. As for price, if it wasn't for the CEL, I'd put it on craigslist for $5,000. So take what I've told you that's wrong with it, place a value on that, and deduct it from five grand. I'm really not sure what to ask, as I don't make a habit of buying or selling cars that have this many issues. If I took it to Manheim, I'd get $2500. Private party, I genuinely have no idea what it's worth. That's why I'm asking for offers.

[SlimKlim]

I don't make a habit of buying or selling cars that have this many issues.

Taylor does. Man where is that kid? I'd expect him to be on this like a fat kid on cake.

[D_Eclipse9916]

Scott,

The car is 60 miles away. As soon as I can get home to take pictures, I will. As for price, if it wasn't for the CEL, I'd put it on craigslist for $5,000. So take what I've told you that's wrong with it, place a value on that, and deduct it from five grand. I'm really not sure what to ask, as I don't make a habit of buying or selling cars that have this many issues. If I took it to Manheim, I'd get $2500. Private party, I genuinely have no idea what it's worth. That's why I'm asking for offers.

Tell us something on price, otherwise I can do $2600 cash and pick it up with the trailer. Not kidding around, no bullshit of me getting there and going "eh, nevermind".

[lxpeery]

Tell us something on price, otherwise I can do $2600 cash and pick it up with the trailer. Not kidding around, no bullshit of me getting there and going "eh, nevermind".

Alrighty then. I think that the next step to troubleshooting the CEL is to replace the VVT components, which should be a couple of hours of labor and a couple hundred dollars in used parts. Like I said, if the light was off, I'd hold out for somewhere in the range of $4200-$4500 on Craigslist. For better or worse (worse) I bought the car in essentially the same condition, less the CEL, for $4800. Since then it has acquired a new timing belt, water pump, battery, etc.

All this considered, I'll put the MM price at $4000 or best offer. Make of that what you will.

[Senor_Taylor]

Y'all act like we haven't already mentioned it to each other.

[Scott]

Scott,

The car is 60 miles away. As soon as I can get home to take pictures, I will.

Then the smart thing to do is wait to list it after you have the pictures....

Tell us something on price, otherwise I can do $2600 cash and pick it up with the trailer. Not kidding around, no bullshit of me getting there and going "eh, nevermind".

See it's not only me who thinks you need to actually provide details......

. If I took it to Manheim, I'd get $2500. Private party, I genuinely have no idea what it's worth. That's why I'm asking for offers.

$2500 would be top money as is. It's really a crap shoot of what's wrong, could be a simple fix, could be more than the car is worth running.

I bought the car in essentially the same condition, less the CEL, for $4800. Since then it has acquired a new timing belt, water pump, battery, etc.

Doing the required 120k service doesn't add value, but it keeps it from being deducted. Between the caliper, the tires, and throw out bearing, even without the CEL you are looking at a $3000 car. All of those things fixed (plus painting the wheels silver again), puts you in the $4k-$5k range. It really comes down to how much effort you are willing to put into the car

[lxpeery]

Between the caliper, the tires, and throw out bearing, even without the CEL you are looking at a $3000 car. All of those things fixed (plus painting the wheels silver again), puts you in the $4k-$5k range. It really comes down to how much effort you are willing to put into the car

Yeah, we're honestly on the same page. I sure as Hell wouldn't pay anywhere near four grand for it. Shit, as it sits, I probably wouldn't buy it at all.

Doing the required 120k service doesn't add value, but it keeps it from being deducted.

Honestly, I would argue with you on that one. To someone who knows cars, I'd say you're right. However, the vast majority of uneducated car buyers will place additional value on recently completed big maintenance. From their perspective, it's a $1200 job that they will not have to do, and that absolutely adds value. I've had multiple instances where I was selling a car for top market value, and buyers paid more for an older, more beat up or higher mileage example of the model on the basis of recent maintenance. Now we're getting into details though

Really, this sums up what I was expecting. I'd love to see the car go to someone who would take care of it, but I'll get the most money unloading it on someone with big dreams and poor impulse control.

Now it's just back to the big question: what next?

[*insertusernamehere*]

, but I'll get the most money unloading it on someone with big dreams and poor impulse control.

Hahahahahahahahaha <3

[Ken]

, but I'll get the most money unloading it on someone with big dreams and poor impulse control.

Hahahahahahahahaha <3

I thought Taylor already said no thanks?

[Senor_Taylor]

Hey guys, I'm right here.

[Evan]

I'd love to see the car go to someone who would take care of it,

why? you sure didnt.

Take DJs offer. Its fair and you dont have to be the scam-ey craigslist seller

I'll be a lot more up-front and less "oh, it's not really a big deal"

to try and swindle some poor Taylor into buying your shitpile.


also,

I will get sick satisfaction from seeing DJ buy a miata.


1 down, Kaan to go

[Scott]

I'd love to see the car go to someone who would take care of it,

why? you sure didnt.

Take DJs offer. Its fair and you dont have to be the scam-ey craigslist seller

I'll be a lot more up-front and less "oh, it's not really a big deal"

to try and swindle some poor Taylor into buying your shitpile.

If DJ was only half serious, I match his offer (only if he passes), I've been thinking about building an VVT Spec Miata and this would give me the proper motivation.

[Maengelito]

also,

I will get sick satisfaction from seeing DJ buy a miata.


1 down, Kaan to go

lol, this alone would be worth it!

[Mike]

I'd love to see the car go to someone who would take care of it, but I'll get the most money unloading it on someone with big dreams and poor impulse control.

read: hopefully i can find a sucker who doesn't ask questions to items i don't want to answer or disclose.

this car is more turdly than anything i've ever seen on MM. you crazy. i'm out.

[lxpeery]

Haha, this really blew up since I stopped watching it. Having the PCM replaced due to the recall. Have a buyer at $3,500 if that doesn't work out.

Thanks as always for the words of... something :lol:

[Senor_Taylor]

Hey remember when I said the PCM was fried and it was a common problem as soon as you mentioned it the first time? I remember. Glad you got it fixed.

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