What do you guys think is fair price for this built turbo NA?
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I'm looking at buying this. It has a/c. What are everyone's fair price estimate? To me, i'm around $9,000 cash price.
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5710126446.html
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5710126446.html
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TURBO MAZDA MIATA - 1996 - CONVERTIBLE/HARDTOP - NICEST NA in Houston - $12900 (Houston) This car is like a go-cart, get's looks and comments all the time...it might be the nicest NA Mazda Miata Roadster in Houston! Fast and reliable, blacked out, and FUN. Dyno'd at 240 rwhp at 13psi...motor can handle much more but I have it conservatively tuned for street driving.
Basics:
109,000 mi / 16,000 on forged re-built motor and turbo system
ALL ENGINE WORK WAS PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED BY POWERFAB IN HOUSTON
CLEAN TITLE / No loan or leins existing on car
5 spd standard
Removable hardtop
Repainted in 2015 - black w/ slight blue pearl
New wheels / tires - Advanti Storm S 15x9, (Black) (5/15), BFG Rivals 225/45/15 (5/15)
Have all receipts and paperwork in organized binder
Exterior and interior in fantastic shape, maintained OEM parts
Engine (16k miles ago):
Completely rebuilt short block: Pauter Rods and Wiesco Pistons
Stage 3 port job with larger valves, 5 angle valve job, and triple bee hive springs
Cams: by WebcamShafts.com, Adjustable cam gears
LS3 Corvette Ignition Kit from Flyin Miata
Turbo System (16k miles ago - running strong!):
FM II Turbo kit by Flyin Miata
Garrett GT28R Turbo
Flyin Miata front mount Intercooler kit
Flyin Miata blow off valve
Stainless Steel hard water & oil lines
Flyin Miata down pipe and turbo manifold
New Flyin Miata Hi-Flow Cat (2/16)
Stage 8 Locking hardware
Clutch:
ACT Stage II clutch and lightweight aluminum flywheel
Clutch Switch bypass for starts w/o depressing clutch
Transmission (shifting is a joy):
2001 Miata Transmission - upgraded for increased horsepower
LSD Differential from a 1999 Anniversary Miata with a 3.90 ring gear
Cooling:
KOYO 53MM Aluminum Radiator
SPAL high flow fans
Electronics:
Link Stand Alone ECU
Datalog Log tuning software and laptop
USB adapter /Serial link for tuning ECU with USB only laptop
Toshiba laptop with software included
Fuel Delivery:
Vishnu Dual High Flow fuel rail
550cc Injectors
Walbro high flow fuel pump
Brakes:
Front: Willwood 4 Piston Big Brake Kit from Flyin Miata
Back: Stock calipers with Wilwood Rotors
Stainless steel brakelines at all 4 corners
Extra pads included
Suspension (16k miles ago, ride is firm and this car drives like its on rails):
Fat Cat Motorsports Custom Valved Bilsteins (525lb/inch front, 400lb/inch rear) (3/15)
Flyin Miata Front and Rear Sway Bars
949 Adjustable Endlinks
Mazda Competition Motor Mounts
Brainstorm Subframe Braces
Flyin Miata Frame Rails and Butterfly Brace
Complete HyperFlex Polyurethane Master Bushing Kit from Energy Suspension
Body, top, interior:
Soft top and frame has been removed. (Have the frame)
Hard Top (no defroster)
Beatrush Low Profile Hardtop Latches
Flyin Miata Hard Dog Sport roll bar
MOMO Racing Steering Wheel
Pioneer head unit with new Infinity 6.5" speakers and ipod hookup
New door seals and body moldings replaced from OEM Mazda
Fresh NA carpet set from El Fez
Custom diamond pattern door panels with GT door pulls
Mazda R-Package front and rear Lip Spoiler
Track Dog Front Lip Splitter
Brainstorm Low-profile headlights
Gauges:
Boost Gauge 20PSI by Autometer Sport Compact Line
Water Temp and Oil Temp Gauge -- Autometer Sport Compact Line (not installed)
Weight Reduction:
Manual Steering
Both air bags removed
Manual Windows
No cruise control or ABS
Have attached two pics, will upload more later.
This is probably the highest price 1996 Mazda Miata roadster in greater Houston, because it might be the nicest. All the work is top-notch. Car is in fantastic shape, no rust, all electronics working. It drives like a rocket, and is reliable like a new car.
Text or call 713.548.3010 if interested.
$12,900
Basics:
109,000 mi / 16,000 on forged re-built motor and turbo system
ALL ENGINE WORK WAS PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED BY POWERFAB IN HOUSTON
CLEAN TITLE / No loan or leins existing on car
5 spd standard
Removable hardtop
Repainted in 2015 - black w/ slight blue pearl
New wheels / tires - Advanti Storm S 15x9, (Black) (5/15), BFG Rivals 225/45/15 (5/15)
Have all receipts and paperwork in organized binder
Exterior and interior in fantastic shape, maintained OEM parts
Engine (16k miles ago):
Completely rebuilt short block: Pauter Rods and Wiesco Pistons
Stage 3 port job with larger valves, 5 angle valve job, and triple bee hive springs
Cams: by WebcamShafts.com, Adjustable cam gears
LS3 Corvette Ignition Kit from Flyin Miata
Turbo System (16k miles ago - running strong!):
FM II Turbo kit by Flyin Miata
Garrett GT28R Turbo
Flyin Miata front mount Intercooler kit
Flyin Miata blow off valve
Stainless Steel hard water & oil lines
Flyin Miata down pipe and turbo manifold
New Flyin Miata Hi-Flow Cat (2/16)
Stage 8 Locking hardware
Clutch:
ACT Stage II clutch and lightweight aluminum flywheel
Clutch Switch bypass for starts w/o depressing clutch
Transmission (shifting is a joy):
2001 Miata Transmission - upgraded for increased horsepower
LSD Differential from a 1999 Anniversary Miata with a 3.90 ring gear
Cooling:
KOYO 53MM Aluminum Radiator
SPAL high flow fans
Electronics:
Link Stand Alone ECU
Datalog Log tuning software and laptop
USB adapter /Serial link for tuning ECU with USB only laptop
Toshiba laptop with software included
Fuel Delivery:
Vishnu Dual High Flow fuel rail
550cc Injectors
Walbro high flow fuel pump
Brakes:
Front: Willwood 4 Piston Big Brake Kit from Flyin Miata
Back: Stock calipers with Wilwood Rotors
Stainless steel brakelines at all 4 corners
Extra pads included
Suspension (16k miles ago, ride is firm and this car drives like its on rails):
Fat Cat Motorsports Custom Valved Bilsteins (525lb/inch front, 400lb/inch rear) (3/15)
Flyin Miata Front and Rear Sway Bars
949 Adjustable Endlinks
Mazda Competition Motor Mounts
Brainstorm Subframe Braces
Flyin Miata Frame Rails and Butterfly Brace
Complete HyperFlex Polyurethane Master Bushing Kit from Energy Suspension
Body, top, interior:
Soft top and frame has been removed. (Have the frame)
Hard Top (no defroster)
Beatrush Low Profile Hardtop Latches
Flyin Miata Hard Dog Sport roll bar
MOMO Racing Steering Wheel
Pioneer head unit with new Infinity 6.5" speakers and ipod hookup
New door seals and body moldings replaced from OEM Mazda
Fresh NA carpet set from El Fez
Custom diamond pattern door panels with GT door pulls
Mazda R-Package front and rear Lip Spoiler
Track Dog Front Lip Splitter
Brainstorm Low-profile headlights
Gauges:
Boost Gauge 20PSI by Autometer Sport Compact Line
Water Temp and Oil Temp Gauge -- Autometer Sport Compact Line (not installed)
Weight Reduction:
Manual Steering
Both air bags removed
Manual Windows
No cruise control or ABS
Have attached two pics, will upload more later.
This is probably the highest price 1996 Mazda Miata roadster in greater Houston, because it might be the nicest. All the work is top-notch. Car is in fantastic shape, no rust, all electronics working. It drives like a rocket, and is reliable like a new car.
Text or call 713.548.3010 if interested.
$12,900
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Not that this should be used as any indication for what the car is worth. $6k is really light for this car.
Most used, heavily-modified cars are that way, this is no exception.
$9k seems probably about right, or a little bit high. Link ECU is very outdated, you need a 6-speed transmission if you're going to make any more power, needs seats and harnesses and reroute for track work. It also sounds like when they built the motor, they did the muscle car stuff instead of the track car stuff. Should have bought a BE pump instead of wasting money on cams...
Most used, heavily-modified cars are that way, this is no exception.
$9k seems probably about right, or a little bit high. Link ECU is very outdated, you need a 6-speed transmission if you're going to make any more power, needs seats and harnesses and reroute for track work. It also sounds like when they built the motor, they did the muscle car stuff instead of the track car stuff. Should have bought a BE pump instead of wasting money on cams...
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It's basically a car I'd build 10 years ago.
There are some part I missed that would move me closer to $7K. But as soon as I bought that I'd want a BB turbo, better injectors, better ECU, better shocks/springs, and better seats.
I'm also not factoring in the HT.
he should wash that thing before he posts ads for sale, that would bump me up even more. it seriously looks old and tired.
There are some part I missed that would move me closer to $7K. But as soon as I bought that I'd want a BB turbo, better injectors, better ECU, better shocks/springs, and better seats.
I'm also not factoring in the HT.
he should wash that thing before he posts ads for sale, that would bump me up even more. it seriously looks old and tired.