10-19-2016, 02:59 PM | #21 | |
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Nothing about it scares me about it repair/maintenance-wise. I do have tools, a lift, it's a 3rd car, and it's a Miata, so no reason to not personally tackle pretty much anything that could come up. |
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10-19-2016, 08:32 PM | #22 |
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That doesn't sound like the miata I'd like. If you're planning auto-xing, go for it. For weekend roaming, I can't see wanting RE71's. The LSD & the sports suspension & sway sound good, but that shouldn't be a hard spec to find. Do you have the luxury of time shopping?
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10-19-2016, 09:03 PM | #23 |
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I imagine finding the sport suspension, LSD and heated seats is going to be a tough combo to find. Tires can be changed, and I bet you can sell the RE-71s for good money and put something more streetable on the car.
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10-19-2016, 11:02 PM | #24 |
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The car comes with the OEM wheels on OEM tires.
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10-20-2016, 06:41 AM | #25 |
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Sounds perfect. Have you bought it yet?!
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10-20-2016, 07:23 AM | #26 |
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10-29-2016, 10:50 AM | #27 |
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Well, got a chance to drive it this AM in proper roads and on the stock wheels. It drove great. We spoke on price and basically it's down to whether I want his AutoX wheels & tires for $500.
The car felt plenty firm, grippy, and more comfortable with the stock setup, so I think I will pass on it and save the $500 and put it towards fixing a few dents and re spraying the front bumper. I hope to come to an agreement on price this weekend. The only annoying bit is that he has a lien on it, and it appears he needs the sale proceeds to pay off the lien. So I need to figure out how to do that. |
10-29-2016, 11:19 AM | #28 |
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That takes a bit of faith on both parties.
If the lien is held by a local bank it's not so bad. Go there together, pay it off, and get the release. |
10-29-2016, 12:33 PM | #29 |
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I had to do that w/ my M5. Paid the bank in cash bills, they released the title immediately. Any other payment form would have taken time to clear
Alternatively, you can cut two cashiers checks, one to his bank for the payoff amount, and one to him for the balance. Get a notarized bill of sale and take the car.
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10-29-2016, 03:02 PM | #30 |
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Congrats almost !!
I'd keep the wheels and tires if the tires are in good condition and you plan on tracking the car, why wreck the stock tires and wouldn't you be able to get the $500 back by selling them if you don't use them. That Miata is going to be a real fun car plus I like the fact that you won't have to worry about every little ding and paint chip which can add a lot of stress to car ownership. |
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