wanna buy a second hand Miata Mx5 [Archive] (2024)

monstermin

5th November 2008, 12:33

Ovcoursits Red 92

5th November 2008, 13:47

Richard Dekker

5th November 2008, 13:47

jambo101

5th November 2008, 14:05

Try Auto trader (http://www.canadatrader.com/result/result.aspx?searchtype=adv&kw=&dp=&age=&kfr=1&kto=2000000&category=4000&mk=MAZDA&md=MIATA&yfr=1900&yto=2009&pfr=0&pto=10000&postal=&distance=&city=&pro=BC&region=&type=&dm=6&mph=false&rentalOnly=false&pricedOnly=false&pl=true&dl=true&coao=false&amvoq=false#) or Craigslist (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/search/cta?query=miata&minAsk=min&maxAsk=max) or Kijiji (http://vancouver.kijiji.ca/f-Miata-cars-vehicles-W0QQisSearchFormZtrueQQCatIdZ27QQKeywordZMiata) for 10k you should be able to aquire a very nice first generation (NA) Miata or a good second generation (NB).The newer NC's are still in the $20k range used,

Welcome to the forum and let us know what you find.
Check out Gene's post (http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=231647)

EyeMaster

5th November 2008, 16:16

mx5mia

5th November 2008, 17:20

monstermin

5th November 2008, 19:03

Traum

5th November 2008, 19:41

NC or NB..also, what's air care for???
As others have said, there is no chance to get an $10k NC at all. I saw more than a few NB ads from Craigslist, so you might want to try that. Another place to look is http://vancouvermiatas.com .

If you live in Greater Vancouver, your car needs to pass AirCare. You might want to refer to http://www.aircare.ca for details.

-Lik

monstermin

5th November 2008, 21:33

MXHDROOM

5th November 2008, 21:45

NA is the first generation Miata (1989 - 1998, or technically '97 I guess). NB is the second generation (1999 - 2005) and NC is third generation from 2006 -present. You'll hear some call them Mk I, II, and III as well.

FWIW, I'm partial to NBs :D .

Gary

monstermin

5th November 2008, 22:02

monstermin

5th November 2008, 22:04

NA is the first generation Miata (1989 - 1998, or technically '97 I guess). NB is the second generation (1999 - 2005) and NC is third generation from 2006 -present. You'll hear some call them Mk I, II, and III as well.

FWIW, I'm partial to NBs :D .

Gary
Hi Gary, i still comfused whether i'll get into trouble if i buy a car which need to extend the aircare next year..
Also, is there any advice or advertisem*nt u think it's the best. cause i know nothing about miata......

monstermin

5th November 2008, 22:05

As others have said, there is no chance to get an $10k NC at all. I saw more than a few NB ads from Craigslist, so you might want to try that. Another place to look is http://vancouvermiatas.com .

If you live in Greater Vancouver, your car needs to pass AirCare. You might want to refer to http://www.aircare.ca for details.

-Lik
Thx.....~

monstermin

5th November 2008, 22:06

Try Auto trader (http://www.canadatrader.com/result/result.aspx?searchtype=adv&kw=&dp=&age=&kfr=1&kto=2000000&category=4000&mk=MAZDA&md=MIATA&yfr=1900&yto=2009&pfr=0&pto=10000&postal=&distance=&city=&pro=BC&region=&type=&dm=6&mph=false&rentalOnly=false&pricedOnly=false&pl=true&dl=true&coao=false&amvoq=false#) or Craigslist (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/search/cta?query=miata&minAsk=min&maxAsk=max) or Kijiji (http://vancouver.kijiji.ca/f-Miata-cars-vehicles-W0QQisSearchFormZtrueQQCatIdZ27QQKeywordZMiata) for 10k you should be able to aquire a very nice first generation (NA) Miata or a good second generation (NB).The newer NC's are still in the $20k range used,

Welcome to the forum and let us know what you find.
Check out Gene's post (http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=231647)

THx....!!!

john.m

5th November 2008, 22:44

MXHDROOM

5th November 2008, 23:50

Hi Gary, i still comfused whether i'll get into trouble if i buy a car which need to extend the aircare next year..
Also, is there any advice or advertisem*nt u think it's the best. cause i know nothing about miata......
Just keep looking at all those different sources provided to you by the other posters. Don't buy the first one you drive, although you'll probably want to. Drive a bunch of them, have your top pick checked out by a reputable shop which knows Miatas and make your decision based on sound research.

I'm not sure about the BC AirCare program, but it is no doubt similar to our Drive Clean program here in Ontario (now that we're a "have-not" province, I'd rather not have Drive Clean, thanks very much). It depends on the year of the car and when your re-registration comes due here. My registration is due next year and so is my Drive Clean test. From what other owners have told me, the main culprit leading to failures is the cat, which only makes sense. However, how you prepare your car for the test can have a bearing on the outcome. Check out your provincial requirements online; they will probably have tips on passing the test on there as well. In Ontario, we can also check online when the last time a car underwent a test by submitting the VIN. It's a good way to see if there were any problems in the past with something you're thinking of buying.

All this to say, don't let an AirCare requirement stop you from buying the car of your choice. If you research enough and buy the right car, it should be a no-brainer.

Good luck!

Gary

Traum

6th November 2008, 00:40

I just did a quick search on http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca using "miata" as the keyword, and included a $500 minimum price, and a $10k price cap. No less than 104 entries came back from the search engine.

I think it is pretty safe to say that you'll have lots of choices in Vancouver. :)

Also, I wouldn't let AirCare be a concern at all. As long as the car isn't burning oil and has a functional cat, it's really kind of difficult for the car to not pass AirCare. And if the car is burning oil or has a dead cat / no cat, why would you even want it in the first place?

-Lik

monstermin

6th November 2008, 00:51

I just did a quick search on http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca using "miata" as the keyword, and included a $500 minimum price, and a $10k price cap. No less than 104 entries came back from the search engine.

I think it is pretty safe to say that you'll have lots of choices in Vancouver. :)

Also, I wouldn't let AirCare be a concern at all. As long as the car isn't burning oil and has a functional cat, it's really kind of difficult for the car to not pass AirCare. And if the car is burning oil or has a dead cat / no cat, why would you even want it in the first place?

-Lik
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/cto/904638824.html

what about this one?

Traum

6th November 2008, 00:54

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/cto/904638824.html

what about this one?
Sounds like a disaster:

Mechanic has just diagnosed a potential manufacturer's engine defect - still driveable. Engine needs replacement. Warranty expired.
Why would you ever want to get into this mess? :confused:

-Lik

cruisin'n5thgear

6th November 2008, 00:56

monstermin

6th November 2008, 01:00

I just did a quick search on http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca using "miata" as the keyword, and included a $500 minimum price, and a $10k price cap. No less than 104 entries came back from the search engine.

I think it is pretty safe to say that you'll have lots of choices in Vancouver. :)

Also, I wouldn't let AirCare be a concern at all. As long as the car isn't burning oil and has a functional cat, it's really kind of difficult for the car to not pass AirCare. And if the car is burning oil or has a dead cat / no cat, why would you even want it in the first place?

-Lik

yeah...what if the budget goes to 15000??
....i saw a yellow NB some special edition in Vancouvermiatas...so kool~~
but, it had been already sold............

monstermin

6th November 2008, 01:05

Sounds like a disaster:

Why would you ever want to get into this mess? :confused:

-Lik

http://vancouvermiatas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1196

.....

sorry, i just know nothin about vehicle..
if there some one wanna teach me , could u just add my msn at
maxalphamin@Hotmail.com

monstermin

6th November 2008, 01:06

Right off, I'd pass unless I could get a four to five thousand dollar discount. I would want that much for my trouble to replace the engine. And even at that, I think there's value to having a trouble free Miata for your first model. I bought one with coil pack issues (w/o knowing, of course), and it was frustrating to have issues with a new to you sportscar!

yes, for sure...
........
but... i got totally no idea about choosing a miata...
Damn..

84im

6th November 2008, 01:46

monstermin

6th November 2008, 03:01

funpig

6th November 2008, 04:41

I found mine through the Vancouver craigslist. I still check it out from time to time. You can get an NA for under $10K easily. The NB asking prices are usually over $10K, but if it is older or with higher mileage, you might be able to get it for less.

Here is a '99 NB for $7,800 in Langley:

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/ctd/896862050.html

jambo101

6th November 2008, 07:55

Brewster

6th November 2008, 10:11

monstermin

6th November 2008, 11:13

I found mine through the Vancouver craigslist. I still check it out from time to time. You can get an NA for under $10K easily. The NB asking prices are usually over $10K, but if it is older or with higher mileage, you might be able to get it for less.

Here is a '99 NB for $7,800 in Langley:

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/ctd/896862050.html

i saw this NB..the price is a bit too low that i'm afraid there's some problem

monstermin

6th November 2008, 11:14

monstermin if you check post #4 i did all the checking for you.
You may find that decent Miata's dont come cheap up here in Canada.

yep..especially in B.C======i think..but if my budget goes up to 15 grandes?

razzledazzle

7th November 2008, 19:17

gamman3

18th November 2008, 05:01

How about mine?

(Moderator edit - advertisem*nt deleted. Unless you have an ad for your car here on the Miata.net Classifieds, you can't promote it in the forum.)

Wisky

22nd November 2008, 00:03

FWIW,

My 91 Miata passed AirCare in July. The results were actually better than most new cars which amazed both the testing facility and myself. Wouldn't hesitate to buy a "super clean" NA. Mine is/was "mint" and stock except for suspension upgrades and a FM exhaust.

monstermin

22nd November 2008, 00:07

FWIW,

My 91 Miata passed AirCare in July. The results were actually better than most new cars which amazed both the testing facility and myself. Wouldn't hesitate to buy a "super clean" NA.

Oh yep..i saw a video in YOUTUBE about the NA and NC, the car tester said that Na is actually better than NC while driving.

The Canuck

22nd November 2008, 08:50

check the seattle prices on cl and import it and save $

That may have been true a couple of months ago......but the exchange rate now is almost 30% extra :eek:

Wisky

23rd November 2008, 05:26