Looking at a 10AE Miata...need advice!
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Looking at a 10AE Miata...need advice!
I haven't seen the car yet, trying to determine whether it's worth the trip.
About 130k miles with new tires, clutch, timing belt, water pump. 3 owners, includes painted hardtop and front bumper bra, maintenance records available. Paint is mostly good shape, body lines all straight.
The bad -
Front bumper cover is damaged, probably best to replace with a new one. Would an oem painted be about $350? Seller also claims the hood has some oxidation, anybody have a ball park estimate to repaint the hood? Air dam/splitter has also been removed, seller claims it is in 1 piece/still in good condition.
Other than a ding on the trunk, the rest of the car appears to be in good shape including the soft top, I'm guessing about $500 of cosmetic repairs would do the trick.
From what I've been seeing around my area, I was ready to jump on it for $5500, but after finding this forum and browsing the classifieds, I'm not so sure anymore.
Thoughts? Advice? Thanks
About 130k miles with new tires, clutch, timing belt, water pump. 3 owners, includes painted hardtop and front bumper bra, maintenance records available. Paint is mostly good shape, body lines all straight.
The bad -
Front bumper cover is damaged, probably best to replace with a new one. Would an oem painted be about $350? Seller also claims the hood has some oxidation, anybody have a ball park estimate to repaint the hood? Air dam/splitter has also been removed, seller claims it is in 1 piece/still in good condition.
Other than a ding on the trunk, the rest of the car appears to be in good shape including the soft top, I'm guessing about $500 of cosmetic repairs would do the trick.
From what I've been seeing around my area, I was ready to jump on it for $5500, but after finding this forum and browsing the classifieds, I'm not so sure anymore.
Thoughts? Advice? Thanks
Last edited by pho king fast; 01-02-2012 at 05:23 AM.
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I bought it, my first miata. 5 hour train/bus ride, ended up costing a bit more but i got a brand new hard dog roll bar with it. Can you imagine trying to drive back with that thing hanging over the seats with the bars sticking out in front of your face? The guy at the McDonald's drive thru asked me if they were supposed to be installed that way
Mechanical Issues:
67,146 05/22/2009
126,468 07/15/2011
-No maintenance records between that period. The car is now at 128,900, with clutch, timing belt, water pump done in the past 6 months.
-The shift lever vibrates significantly, especially when pressing down/resting your hand on the shift lever. It happens a little in 2nd, more in 4th, and quite a bit in 6th. Vibration increases with acceleration.
-Valve cover leak
The engine runs well otherwise, clutch engagement/shifting is smooth.
Any suggestions on the shift lever vibration? Any other preventative maintenance I should do in addition to a tune up?
Mechanical Issues:
67,146 05/22/2009
126,468 07/15/2011
-No maintenance records between that period. The car is now at 128,900, with clutch, timing belt, water pump done in the past 6 months.
-The shift lever vibrates significantly, especially when pressing down/resting your hand on the shift lever. It happens a little in 2nd, more in 4th, and quite a bit in 6th. Vibration increases with acceleration.
-Valve cover leak
The engine runs well otherwise, clutch engagement/shifting is smooth.
Any suggestions on the shift lever vibration? Any other preventative maintenance I should do in addition to a tune up?
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Do this:
http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=21545
And come back. You should replace two shifter boots and 2-3 shifter bushings.
http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=21545
And come back. You should replace two shifter boots and 2-3 shifter bushings.
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-The shift lever vibrates significantly, especially when pressing down/resting your hand on the shift lever. It happens a little in 2nd, more in 4th, and quite a bit in 6th. Vibration increases with acceleration.
-Valve cover leak
The engine runs well otherwise, clutch engagement/shifting is smooth.
Any suggestions on the shift lever vibration? Any other preventative maintenance I should do in addition to a tune up?
-Valve cover leak
The engine runs well otherwise, clutch engagement/shifting is smooth.
Any suggestions on the shift lever vibration? Any other preventative maintenance I should do in addition to a tune up?
Valve cover leak is not a big deal. Gasket is like $30 but if it's not hehmoraging oil you don't need to worry about it
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