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Newbie takes his first steps...or not
Hi all,
I think I may have made a huge mistake by purchasing a beat up '93 miata with 230k miles on the odometer. Yeah. I'm 22, I love cars, and I wanted in on the action! I threw caution (and common sense) to the wind ponied up 2k and purchased this...pile... I'm Just take a look: https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...702087fd2a.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...5172ff862a.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...1b9fbf736d.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...1fe455c884.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...6925a51bb6.jpg Everything is as I bought it. If I keep it, I've got some work cut out for me...but should I keep it? I come to you for guidance. |
Well... your dipstick handle isn't broken so you have got that going for you :-D
I think you could get a better miata for $2k the question is though, can you resell that one for what you paid for it? I feel like at times I paid too much for mine also BUT I keep working on it and fixing it up and I'm happy with my purchase. That's ultimately what matters... I will also say, however, if that is your only car and you absolutely need a car everyday you should get something else. There is a strong possibility something on it will require more work than you can do in a weekend... of course any car you buy this old regardless of price runs this risk. TLDR: do what makes you happy if you can afford to do so. |
Nobody buys a 1.6 car and wins.
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How are the rocker panels?
What do you want to do with it? You might have over paid a bit but not too crazy much depending on the area. Its hard to find even a beat Miata in my area for sub 2k. It doesn't look too bad. A good cleaning and a lot of love will be needed. |
Originally Posted by sixshooter
(Post 1499311)
Nobody buys a 1.6 car and wins.
Originally Posted by 90LowNSlo
(Post 1499302)
Well... your dipstick handle isn't broken so you have got that going for you :-D
I think you could get a better miata for $2k the question is though, can you resell that one for what you paid for it? I feel like at times I paid too much for mine also BUT I keep working on it and fixing it up and I'm happy with my purchase. That's ultimately what matters... I will also say, however, if that is your only car and you absolutely need a car everyday you should get something else. There is a strong possibility something on it will require more work than you can do in a weekend... of course any car you buy this old regardless of price runs this risk. TLDR: do what makes you happy if you can afford to do so.
Originally Posted by Your Drunkle
(Post 1499371)
How are the rocker panels?
What do you want to do with it? You might have over paid a bit but not too crazy much depending on the area. Its hard to find even a beat Miata in my area for sub 2k. It doesn't look too bad. A good cleaning and a lot of love will be needed. |
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