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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 11:29 AM
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2003 Mazda Miata (one owner)
I know nothing about NB's.. Can anyone tell from the picturewhat model this is?
Old Jan 14, 2014 | 11:34 AM
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Looks like a regular nb2, LS (basic 5sp car with ps/ac/power windows)

I was going to say its overpriced, but then I noticed the low mileage, so its not bad.
Old Jan 14, 2014 | 11:38 AM
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Worth snagging for $7,000 just to flip it? Figure I can get rid of the hardtop for 1k. Hopefully she has the factory wheels.
Old Jan 14, 2014 | 11:45 AM
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My gut feeling says you'd probably have to get it for around $5-6k to make it worth flipping.

Unless your goal is a free hardtop. In which case i'd probably pay $7k for it, keep the hardtop, then sell the car during tax season.
Old Jan 14, 2014 | 11:52 AM
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flip? meh
keep? yeah.
super low mileage original unmolested NB with matching hardtop is a great car to start with

and if you drive a proper nb2 like that back to back with an na you'll never want an na again.
drove my dads 92 the other day and my miata feels like a pagani zonda compared to it lolz
Old Jan 14, 2014 | 12:05 PM
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it's a base model. don't believe any grandma drove it. I wouldn't pay over 6500 and I'd have to want to keep it.

Not worth flipping at that price either.
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Books for high 7's without a hardtop up in my area. I just sold my 02 SE(bought it for $1000 under book in December) for $800 over book last night.
I'll check it out just for ***** and giggles, it's only 10 miles from my house.
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Good thing you asked our input.
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I didn't know what model it was to book it at initially, and I was hoping it had a 6 speed...
Old Jan 14, 2014 | 12:29 PM
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ask for vin.
pull up that page someone from m.net made that breaks down which came with what.
???
profit
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Originally Posted by 18psi
ask for vin.
pull up that page someone from m.net made that breaks down which came with what.
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profit
Already have the VIN. Will do. She's meeting me at work today so I can throw it up on the rack.
Old Jan 14, 2014 | 01:38 PM
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it's a base model. same as LS but no cruise or power locks or LSD or tan interior.
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JM1NB353830300667
Anybody give me definite answers? Trying to figure out pricing before I actually see it.
Called Yuba City Mazda, they told me it is listed with 'sport suspension' 'cruise control' and the 5 speed. Guess I'll have to wait and see.

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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 02:05 PM
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Call Mazda, provide VIN and get specs.
Old Jan 14, 2014 | 02:10 PM
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Do not want. A torsen is the one reason I'd upgrade to a NB.
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Came expecting models. Thread did not deliver.
Old Jan 14, 2014 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Staffah
Call Mazda, provide VIN and get specs.
Did, they weren't much help. See above post.
Old Jan 14, 2014 | 02:46 PM
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What info are you looking for? If you click the VIN in your post it says which rear end and stuff it has in it...
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Originally Posted by Savington
Came expecting models. Thread did not deliver.
post some up then
Old Jan 14, 2014 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 18psi
post some up then



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