Talk to me about 1991 Miata/2002 Lancer

[Alan]

1991 Mazda Miata
130K miles for $5000
-Hard top convertible
-MX-5 Trim
-4-Cyl / L Engine
-5-Speed Manual Transmission
-2 Doors
-Black Cloth Interior
-Air Conditioning
-AM/FM / Cassette
-Keyless Entry
-Bucket Seats
-Alloy Wheels
-Full Tinted Windows

I've always heard good things about Miata's. Does this include early 90's? Good vehicle? Pros? Cons?

(This will be a second car/daily driver.)


How about a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer?
-O-Z Rally Edition
-4-Cyl / 2.0L Engine
-Automatic Transmission
-4 Doors
-Black Cloth Interior
-Air Conditioning
-AM/FM / CD
-Cruise Control
-Keyless Entry
-Power Locks/Mirrors/Windows
-Driver/Passenger Airbags
-Bucket Seats
-Alloy Wheels
-Full Tinted Windows
-Rear Spoiler

55K miles for $11K.
Same questions as above.

[Mard]

Here's a 91 Miata up in the Seattle area I noticed this morning for sale. Only 61,000 miles for $4600, but it is an auto. Looks really clean.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/87029679.html

[Alan]

Here's a 91 Miata up in the Seattle area I noticed this morning for sale. Only 61,000 miles for $4600, but it is an auto. Looks really clean.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/87029679.html


I did some research and I think the local dealer is a little off...

Kelley Blue Book value for the Miata is listed as $3650 retail from dealer lots.
Edmunds listed the Miata at $2263

KBB valued the Lancer OZ Rally at $10,705
Edmuds listed at $9109 ($9890 for certified used)

The dealer is on the money with the Lancer but WAY off base on the Miata. Due to popularity/regional adjustment?

[dwasson]

If you're single get the Miata. If you can't get girls with the Miata you should join a monastery.

[ex00p71]

I also hear that miata's are legal to drive on go-kart tracks and golf courses.

[Alan]

:lol:

Dang dwasson! Setting that bar a little high, aren't we?
:D


Also found several late model Corollas/Camrys around town. Those might be safe bets, too.

[RoyLPita]

A man's Miata has the Monster Motorsports package in it. Keep me posted if you want to know more.

[gpfarrell]

If you really enjoy driving... threading the car through corners, heel-toe downshifting, and... most importantly... the wind in your hair, this is easy. We drove one on our honeymoon from a second rate rental place... it was a high mileage beater that had seen lots of Hawaii's beaches up close and personal... and it was a blast. Not fast, but fast enough. Not fun, real real real fun.

If you need a place for the car seat, get the Mitsu.

[Alan]

A man's Miata has the Monster Motorsports package in it. Keep me posted if you want to know more.

PM sent. I have a few questions for you.

[RoyLPita]

Just so you know, The Monster Motorsports package consists of a 5.0 Ford v8 and a T5 trans stuffed into the car.

[dwasson]

:lol:

Dang dwasson! Setting that bar a little high, aren't we?
:D

Yeah, no pressure.

[Alan]

Just so you know, The Monster Motorsports package consists of a 5.0 Ford v8 and a T5 trans stuffed into the car.

:eek:

You're kidding! How do they stuff all that in there?!?