Value of an FMII MSM?
10-31-2016, 05:34 PM
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Value of an FMII MSM?
I apologize if there is a better place for this thread, I wasn't sure where to put it but figured here would at least be a safe bet.
There is a 2004 MSM with 42000 miles for sale that I found.
Pros: FMII kit
Cons: The soft top glass is separating and it seems like it has been in a front end collision. The seller says he replaced the front bumper cover and fender but that it still needs a headlight.
Assuming compression numbers are good and the damage does not seem to be extensive, what would this car be worth? He has it listed for $6700 but I haven't seen many FMII MSMs for sale so I really don't know what it is worth.
Input from more seasoned miata people would be appreciated!
There is a 2004 MSM with 42000 miles for sale that I found.
Pros: FMII kit
Cons: The soft top glass is separating and it seems like it has been in a front end collision. The seller says he replaced the front bumper cover and fender but that it still needs a headlight.
Assuming compression numbers are good and the damage does not seem to be extensive, what would this car be worth? He has it listed for $6700 but I haven't seen many FMII MSMs for sale so I really don't know what it is worth.
Input from more seasoned miata people would be appreciated!
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10-31-2016, 05:58 PM
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Used FM kits generally go for at least half of their new value when parted out. MSMs are some of the more valuable NBs around, a 42K mile one in good condition is worth 8-9K all by itself. So I'd say it depends a whole lot on the extent of the damage.
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10-31-2016, 07:35 PM
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https://westmd.craigslist.org/cto/5841123848.html
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10-31-2016, 07:38 PM
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Go take a look, can't hurt! I had seriously considered looking at the car and doing a part out if I could get it for the right price. His comments seeemed to indicate that he's an "I know what it's worth and what I have" type of guy who was unwilling to negotiate
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11-01-2016, 09:39 AM
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Crisp $100 bills in person do a lot for actual negotiation.
As long as you could part it out for what you paid (still a pain) I'd go for it if it doesn't look like a hack job.
I did that with an E30 'vert that didn't run well. But I got it cheap enough I knew just the bumpers/headlights/interior would get my money back. I ended up making about $3000 on it after making some trades.
As long as you could part it out for what you paid (still a pain) I'd go for it if it doesn't look like a hack job.
I did that with an E30 'vert that didn't run well. But I got it cheap enough I knew just the bumpers/headlights/interior would get my money back. I ended up making about $3000 on it after making some trades.
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