Turbo '93 FS; ~82k miles - $7,000
I purchased this car in the beginning of the year and I'm about ready to free up some garage space to move on to something else. When I bought the car it had an overheating issue that was due to a huge leak at the exhaust manifold gasket. Since replacing it I have only been to the track one time, but the temperature gauge only started creeping on me once during 3 sessions on a 93* day. The temps were happy again after a single cool down lap :) This car is an absolute JOY to drive on the track, but I really don't get out there enough to justify keeping this. I will be moving to something a little more street friendly in the future.
Clean Title, Ice Cold A/C and Power steering still intact. Asking $7,000. Only trade I'm interested in would be a c5 Z06 (w/ cash on my end obviously) Please direct any questions to Stevenh766 AT yahoo DOT com MOTOR LINK ECU (Laptop and hand held programmer for tuning included, see below) AEM Wideband hooked up to autotune fuel on LINK Full FMII kit, installed for ~17k miles 440CC injectors FM Intercooler Turbo Dual Stainless exhaust w/ FM Catalytic converter Aluminum 'race' radiator (From FM but they don't sell it anymore) Fan Mod (they are both on, fans controlled by Link) Turbo Heat Shield (not installed at the moment) Cooper S scoop for heat extraction Turn Signal Intakes SUSPENSION & TIRES Shaved Toyo RA-1’s on Team Dynamics Pro Race 2's FMII Stage 2 Suspension KYB AGX adjustable shocks FM Rear shock mounts FM Strut Tower Brace DRIVELINE 1995 4.1 Torsen rear diff w/ new seals Driveshaft, axles, rear hubs/ bearings were replaced with diff, also from 95 1.8 Brakes on front, slotted rotor on rear It has an upgraded clutch in it, but I need to get in touch w/ previous owner to figure out what it is... ZERO issues with slipping. I think it might be a Clutch Master product. INTERIOR Sabelt 4pt harness Foam-ectomied Driver seat 1 Corbeau Clubman seat with bracket and slider (not installed) Alpine CD player (all speakers removed besides those in headrests) All Carpeting/sound deadening removed Hard Dog Hard Core Single Diagonal Roll Bar FM Boost gauge on A-pillar Momo Shift knob Momo steering wheel MISC MAINTENANCE New Valve cover gasket New NKG Blue Spark Plug Wires New NKG Spark plugs MISC. ITEMS INCLUDED W/ SALE LINK PC Link cable serial - serial Old Toshiba Laptop for tuning / data logging loaded w/ software Haynes manual LINK/FMII Tuning manual Fog Lights I can only think of two issues with the car at the moment... -When reinstalling the downpipe (after replacing exh. mani. gasket) I didn't ziptie the wideband cables down properly and the harness sort of melted together... It still functions perfectly, but if the wideband ever needs to be replaced you will probably need to clip the cable and solder up a new harness -when installing the cooper scoop I scratched the front area of the hood up a little bit. I just took some very very fine sandpaper to smooth it all out and get rid of the scratches. The paint is perfectly smooth with no visibile scratches, but it doesn't have the shine that the rest of the car does. Barely visible in the photo below. Outside of this the car has been incredibly reliable and fires up and idles perfectly every single time I get in it. The transmission still shifts perfectly. On the exterior the car is in pretty good shape considering the age... No dings or dents and the paint is in good shape outside of the usual wear & tear / rock chips on the front bumper. http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/351/dscn1201xw0.jpg http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/2952/dscn1210pz3.jpg http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/1821/dscn1206id5.jpg http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/1000/dscn1217kx9.jpg http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/1981/dscn1219il6.jpg |
motor shot! please!
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I'll try to get some motor and interior shots up over the next few nights.
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Where were you two years ago?
Ken O's old car? |
Originally Posted by hustler
(Post 340042)
Where were you two years ago?
Ken O's old car? Yup, (one of) Ken O's old cars. |
feel like parting out the turbo kit and putting it back to stock? i am looking for a 1.6 kit. i have cash and stock pieces.
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Originally Posted by ca18det
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feel like parting out the turbo kit and putting it back to stock? i am looking for a 1.6 kit. i have cash and stock pieces.
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Not much interest yet... Any input?
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Bump, taking offers!
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hmmmmm, calls friends.
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Maybe this is the car I need? Which turbo is in that kit (2554)?
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Originally Posted by Eraser-X
(Post 359376)
Maybe this is the car I need? Which turbo is in that kit (2554)?
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you're not getting interest because your price is $3k too high. mods don't increase the value of a car in most cases. if you want $7k, part it out.
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Originally Posted by albumleaf
(Post 359502)
you're not getting interest because your price is $3k too high. mods don't increase the value of a car in most cases. if you want $7k, part it out.
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At 4K I would be a buyer but, at 7K I can build exactly what I want out of a later 1.8 car and have some change left over for a track day or two. Does the car even have a 2nd set of wheels and tires for street use?
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For $7K does it come with that cup of Chai Tea and a reach around?
Seriously, it's a beautiful car...good luck on the sale. |
Thanks for the input, I was curious about the lack of response and it looks like I'm simply asking too much!
I'm new to Miatas so I'm not too familiar on pricing... I know I paid too much for this car when I bought, but am not too concerned about that at this point. I was under the impression that a used 1.6l in good shape and with reasonable miles will cost ~$3k... Factor in a well sorted turbo setup (including fuel and engine management), decent suspension, roll bar, wheels/tires, radiator etc and you have at least a few more grand on top of that. I know you will NEVER get full price for mods, but I think about 20% of their value is reasonable to ad on to a car's price. I thought the $7k asking price was a decent starting point, but a tad on the high end... I didn't know I was this far off the ball. To answer a few other q's... Does the car even have a 2nd set of wheels and tires for street use? Which turbo is in that kit? Anyhow, I probably won't sell the car at the numbers I'm hearing tossed around. I have way too much fun driving the car around on the weekends and whenever I can get it out to the track. I guess I just need to find a place with a 3 car garage to solve my problem :)
Originally Posted by boardboy330
(Post 359554)
For $7K does it come with that cup of Chai Tea?
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Stevenh
I do not know you or your situation but CL is full of $4500 1.6 turbo cars in TX and none of those are selling. One of Corky's employees at BEGi just had a 1.6 with a megasquirt and a S3 for 4K and I would have to believe that that car would not have over heated in only 95 degree on the track. Good luck selling or driving your car and I am sure we will cross paths at a track day somewhere in TX. If you do change your mind my offer still stands and I am a cash buyer until I replace my 96. |
If I didn't have Skip barber racing school and a shitload of taxes this year, I would try to buy this car.
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