The transmission cannot reliably hold the power numbers you are looking for.

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Looks like project is going to be on hold for .... a .... while.....
Found out wife has some serious medical problems and those bills are going to be brutal.... I'm going to stick around here a bit and keep up with all the new goodies, but it's looking like I may be a few years out before I can even start now... gonna have to put my Miata up on blocks in the garage and live vicariously through you guys for a while...

Ah man, that sucks. Best of luck with a resolution there.

Thank you, sir. Looks like it is going to be a long fight for the both of us, but I am sure that we will get her through it together. She is a strong and amazing woman... she'd have to be to put up with my crap for the past 15+ years... LOL.

Quick question, guys. I'm suddenly finding myself in a financial bind with some upcoming medical bills and need to make some quick cash... without standing on a corner in a banana-hammock...
Question is, some random kid is interested in buying my blown motor, not running, wish I had the time/money to make it into a project car... what is a reasonable selling price for a 2000 base model that doesn't run, but is in decent shape otherwise?

Decent shape means different things to different people. For a base model with a blown motor I'd give, oh, $1200 or so. YMMV.

another n00b with giant plans parts and/or sells the car within a week?

what a shock

Thanks Ed. That is right around what I was thinking of asking... of course I expect I'll most likely get a little less as I need the money more than I need the hassle of haggling right now.

Bite me, Vlad. Just found out my wife has stage 3 cancer.
I'll pick up a new project Miata when things get a little more stable for me and I'll take it from there. I do however appreciate the insight that you guys gave me earlier in the thread. From that and all the build threads on here I have learned that I might be better off on the next one as I can be a little more selective in my starting platform.

I stand behind what I said, because its true and because it happens on a daily basis here.

However,
Its absolutely terrible to hear about your wife, and I really do hope she beats it and all goes well for her. I lost and aunt and uncle to cancer in 1 year, and in no way shape or form do I take that lightly. What you're doing is absolutely right and a good idea. Family is infinitely more important than cars.

I wish both of you the best, honestly.

Sorry about the medical issues. Hope it turns out well.

Ditch the car though. Having a project sitting around without any work on it terribly frustrating. It'll piss you off more than give you hope. Sell it and focus on the important stuff. In a few years some dumbass will be selling a NB with a blown motor and you can profit then. Thems the breaks.

I understand. I'm sure there are lots of people who get all of these grand designs and plans in their heads only to become overwhelmed and just drop it all together. I have owned two Miatae so far and they have been my DDs for the past 16 years. I absolutely love the thing! I hate to drop it and move on, but for now it is the best thing for me.
I'm sorry to hear about your aunt and uncle... I am quickly getting a new respect for people who have dealt with cancer in their lives. And, I appreciate the well wishes... no hard feelings?:makeout:

Torque... that's the plan. I'm already feeling the resentment of having to put the project on hold (selfish, I know), but I figure if I get rid of it then it won't be around as a constant reminder and I'll be able to focus on helping her to get through this. Besides, there will always be some idiot that just doesn't realize what a gem in the rough a stock Miata really is. I've seen them around here on occasion go for stupid cheap, just because they get tired of dealing with a check engine light that they can't seem to get rid of...

Good luck Dante. God bless.

Thanks, Rick. From the sounds of it, we're looking at a long hard road. But, she is a strong woman and I am sure that we will slide down it sideways together...

On another note, I am truly beginning to love this site. So much knowledge and camaraderie... I know that I am new here, but after reading through so many of the build threads, I just know that there are some good people on here...

I'll get my shit handled and I'll get another Miata... and I'll have the whole build posted up here in all of it's BP Glory!

That's the spirit :party: