Is a Mazdaspeed Miata not the best choice for me?
08-19-2014, 02:27 PM
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Thanks I really appreciate it!
Is rust something I need to look out for there? I have gotten spoiled by the LA climate.
Is rust something I need to look out for there? I have gotten spoiled by the LA climate.
You've got a place to stay in any number of PDX miata owner's places, mine included. At the very least, if you schedule ahead, one of us could probably get you from the airport, and drive you to the car.
Definitely call the guy first and chat with him. In my mind it would have to at least be worth the risk of just returning to the airport and buying another ticket back to LA. There's always that chance. After experiencing and falling in love with our Portland beer of course.
Definitely call the guy first and chat with him. In my mind it would have to at least be worth the risk of just returning to the airport and buying another ticket back to LA. There's always that chance. After experiencing and falling in love with our Portland beer of course.
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08-19-2014, 03:16 PM
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Zero rust issues in the NW, until you start getting into early 80's domestic vehicles, forgotten for years in the the upper mid-west regions of Washington or something. Not here though.
And as Ed said, that rusty MSM is from South Dakota.
And as Ed said, that rusty MSM is from South Dakota.
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08-19-2014, 05:46 PM
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So I called the red one, seemed like a nice guy. Hasn't had it long, said his wife doesn't want to drive stick haha. Car is from Seattle until it was around 20k miles, he's the third owner. Apparently he has a bunch of records and such too. No flaws or anything wrong, seems like a nice car...hm. Wonder if I could get him down to 9500...
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08-19-2014, 06:41 PM
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Nah, just asked if he is flexible which he is. I need to see how tough it is to get there too. If I decide to go further I will call tomorrow and negotiate.
If I like it, would you be able to maybe do a test drive for me? I'll toss you some cash or beer or something in exchange haha.
If I like it, would you be able to maybe do a test drive for me? I'll toss you some cash or beer or something in exchange haha.
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08-20-2014, 03:13 PM
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Their are currently at least 7 Mazdaspeed Miatas on Criagslist in the Los Angeles area.
Mazdaspeed MX-5/Miata
Rare Lava Orange Mica 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazdaspeed
2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata
2005 Mazda Miata MX-5 MAZDASPEED Convertible 2D
2004 Mazdaspeed Miata, 6 speed
2004 Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5
2004 Mazdaspeed Miata with mods
Mazdaspeed MX-5/Miata
Rare Lava Orange Mica 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazdaspeed
2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata
2005 Mazda Miata MX-5 MAZDASPEED Convertible 2D
2004 Mazdaspeed Miata, 6 speed
2004 Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5
2004 Mazdaspeed Miata with mods
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08-20-2014, 03:40 PM
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Their are currently at least 7 Mazdaspeed Miatas on Criagslist in the Los Angeles area.
Mazdaspeed MX-5/Miata
Rare Lava Orange Mica 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazdaspeed
2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata
2005 Mazda Miata MX-5 MAZDASPEED Convertible 2D
2004 Mazdaspeed Miata, 6 speed
2004 Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5
2004 Mazdaspeed Miata with mods
Mazdaspeed MX-5/Miata
Rare Lava Orange Mica 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazdaspeed
2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata
2005 Mazda Miata MX-5 MAZDASPEED Convertible 2D
2004 Mazdaspeed Miata, 6 speed
2004 Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5
2004 Mazdaspeed Miata with mods
Second one I posted already. Salvage title. Not sure how a car ends up with original paint and salvage title. Would be worth looking into further? Perhaps a mistake?
Third one is positively stupidly priced.
Fourth one is unbelievably nice, but not something you'd want to track. Why pay such a huge premium for low miles when a 70-90k miler would work just as well for his purposes?
Fifth one looks like it's been wrecked and fixed, and not extremely well either.
Sixth one is the same one as the third one
Seventh one is the one he already tried to buy and the seller jewed out on him.
I mean... just pulling them out of craigslist isn't super helpful, it seems.
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08-20-2014, 03:44 PM
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First one is in Arizona. Otherwise a nice car, and comparable with the one here.
Second one I posted already. Salvage title. Not sure how a car ends up with original paint and salvage title. Would be worth looking into further? Perhaps a mistake?
Third one is positively stupidly priced.
Fourth one is unbelievably nice, but not something you'd want to track. Why pay such a huge premium for low miles when a 70-90k miler would work just as well for his purposes?
Fifth one looks like it's been wrecked and fixed, and not extremely well either.
Sixth one is the same one as the third one
Seventh one is the one he already tried to buy and the seller jewed out on him.
I mean... just pulling them out of craigslist isn't super helpful, it seems.
Second one I posted already. Salvage title. Not sure how a car ends up with original paint and salvage title. Would be worth looking into further? Perhaps a mistake?
Third one is positively stupidly priced.
Fourth one is unbelievably nice, but not something you'd want to track. Why pay such a huge premium for low miles when a 70-90k miler would work just as well for his purposes?
Fifth one looks like it's been wrecked and fixed, and not extremely well either.
Sixth one is the same one as the third one
Seventh one is the one he already tried to buy and the seller jewed out on him.
I mean... just pulling them out of craigslist isn't super helpful, it seems.
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08-20-2014, 03:52 PM
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I was terrified that would happen to me with the car I bought in LA. I was sooo nervous that he would find someone else who would offer him a bit more.
Gotta move quick!
Gotta move quick!
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08-20-2014, 04:52 PM
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I think jewed out explains what happened fairly well. Yeah Turbofan explained it all very well, Jeff.
I hate that the first one you posted is in AZ. Why the heck are you posting it in LA then? Blah.
Currently working with Curly, may move on the one in Portland. The seller is supposed to get me more pictures today.
I hate that the first one you posted is in AZ. Why the heck are you posting it in LA then? Blah.
Currently working with Curly, may move on the one in Portland. The seller is supposed to get me more pictures today.
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08-20-2014, 07:14 PM
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Hey guys, can you take a look at this picture he sent? Specifically the bottom right on the silver metal cover. It almost seems like there is some red spray paint overspray on it... Am I crazy? Asked him about it and he said the lighting was bad and to come look at it.
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