Mariner Blue NA ( "restored" ) 36k orig miles [Archive] (2024)

Crossworth

27th October 2015, 16:48

Thought I would share...interesting ad....if I was in the market I would look into it. How odd to label is it as "restored."

http://images.craigslist.org/00h0h_jwGuyZwYLEZ_600x450.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/00606_8MNJQZ9tsBp_600x450.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/00B0B_dPyHEwGpDNT_600x450.jpg

This car was purchased through ebay at 27k mile in near original condition in 2013, car was moved to CA and professionally restored or tuned with ONLY OEM or Mazda Genuine parts. Currently at 36k miles on.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5285485264.html

The Speedgeek

27th October 2015, 17:42

Cincycaddy

27th October 2015, 17:47

Bob_MX5

27th October 2015, 17:47

Almost sounds too good to be true. Spidey senses are tingling. ;)

B.

Crossworth

28th October 2015, 03:39

autox25

28th October 2015, 08:55

mrmustang

28th October 2015, 09:44

Full VIN is

JM1NA3515L0140426

Cincycaddy

28th October 2015, 10:28

The comment above about this being a scam, maybe try not "sharing" your thoughts so much. You have no basis of fact. Speculation is just babble.

This entire pricing discussion forum is speculation, no?

magujia

28th October 2015, 10:35

I don't know much (about anything) but this looks like a very good deal.
The mariner blue with the hd in KS ,http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=592448 was a good deal at $8k.
Someone even said that they left "something" on the table.

What do you think? can "someone" make money on this one if the car is what appears to be, and there are no stories...(the one in CA).

mrmustang

28th October 2015, 11:07

This entire pricing discussion forum is speculation, no?

For some of you :D :rofl: ;)

mattsedona

28th October 2015, 11:18

mrmustang

28th October 2015, 12:41

Something really wierd about this whole deal, either the seller is totally clueless about cars, or really anal, or was scammed by the "restorer", etc.
For instance, why in the world would you replace the following at that very low mileage:
alternator, exhaust, fuel pump, clutch, shocks, injectors, ball joints timimg belt/water pump (this plus the shocks only thing possibly needing replacement, and even this is questionable), etc, etc. Most of these items last up to and even over 100,000 miles, especially the clutch, ball joints, injectors, fuel pump, etc. Inquiring minds want to know.

I just cut and pasted this from your post and sent it to the seller on Ebay ;)

"why in the world would you replace the following at that very low mileage: alternator, exhaust, fuel pump, clutch, shocks, injectors, ball joints timing belt/water pump (this plus the shocks only thing possibly needing replacement, and even this is questionable), etc, etc. Most of these items last up to and even over 100,000 miles, especially the clutch, ball joints, injectors, fuel pump, etc. Inquiring minds want to know. "

Thought it was well written and most certainly spot on, so I'll let you know what his response is :cool:

Bill S.

Cincycaddy

28th October 2015, 13:20

The Driver

28th October 2015, 13:34

They probably follow this forum and realize their car has ZERO value with original shocks and a green radiator.

Bwahahaha, <3 it!

shuiend

28th October 2015, 13:36

They probably follow this forum and realize their car has ZERO value with original shocks and a green radiator.

They were just baselining the car so it would be perfect when they put it up for sale.

Bob_MX5

28th October 2015, 15:28

Something really wierd about this whole deal, either the seller is totally clueless about cars, or really anal, or was scammed by the "restorer", etc.
For instance, why in the world would you replace the following at that very low mileage:
alternator, exhaust, fuel pump, clutch, shocks, injectors, ball joints timimg belt/water pump (this plus the shocks only thing possibly needing replacement, and even this is questionable), etc, etc. Most of these items last up to and even over 100,000 miles, especially the clutch, ball joints, injectors, fuel pump, etc. Inquiring minds want to know.

This is what caused my spidey senses to tingle.

B.

magujia

28th October 2015, 16:53

Bob_MX5

28th October 2015, 19:30

Okay can one bit this car at 6500 and sell it for 8000 in The spring?

Ummm, not to any one on this forum. ;)

That being said, IMO $7500-8000 is probably all the money there is in a smurf with low miles (40-50k), needs nothing maintenance, no stories, no rust, no history of paint/body work and paper to support the condition.. and no hard top. With OEM Smurf HT, then $8-9k.

So, what does this mean for a flipper? Maybe some money could be made but the market at that level is very small and it may take months not weeks to find that special buyer. Plus, that buyer would be equally happy with a 93LE, an SBY, a 95M, a BRG, a 92SE at similar price points so if every thing wasn't exactly right he/she would walk away without a second thought.

Someone like Mr Mustang could probably make money on it because he can reach out to past custmers that might be interested or that might know someone that would like to enter the miata family. For those that rely on CL for their buyers, or those in texas where miata prices are lower than other states, it would be really tough to buy at $6500 and sell at $8000.

B.

mrmustang

28th October 2015, 21:03

Someone like Mr Mustang could probably make money on it because he can reach out to past custmers that might be interested or that might know someone that would like to enter the miata family

B.

Some I actively keep in touch with, most have their quota/collections filled

I just cut and pasted this from your post and sent it to the seller on Ebay ;)

"why in the world would you replace the following at that very low mileage: alternator, exhaust, fuel pump, clutch, shocks, injectors, ball joints timing belt/water pump (this plus the shocks only thing possibly needing replacement, and even this is questionable), etc, etc. Most of these items last up to and even over 100,000 miles, especially the clutch, ball joints, injectors, fuel pump, etc. Inquiring minds want to know. "

Thought it was well written and most certainly spot on, so I'll let you know what his response is :cool:

Bill S.

Seller responded:

I just wanted to be changed for 25 year old car and had some noise came from the bottom. Where did you get 100000mile reference? it is mostly depending on driving behavior I believe.

Vince3

29th October 2015, 01:22

This entire pricing discussion forum is speculation, no?

For some of you :D :rofl: ;)

LOL! Good one. :)

mattsedona

29th October 2015, 10:13

Seller responded:

I just wanted to be changed for 25 year old car and had some noise came from the bottom. Where did you get 100000mile reference? it is mostly depending on driving behavior I believe.[/QUOTE]

Using that logic, the seller should have replaced the floor mats, sun visors, headlights, winshield washer motor, etc, as they are all 25 years old as well.

I guess we all know what they say about a fool and his money.....

Bob_MX5

29th October 2015, 12:15

...Seller responded:

I just wanted to be changed for 25 year old car and had some noise came from the bottom. Where did you get 100000mile reference? it is mostly depending on driving behavior I believe.

I still don't know what to make of this.:dunno:

B

tvrbob

29th October 2015, 12:18

I still don't know what to make of this.:dunno:

BWhat is there not to understand? It's not perfectly written, but the meaning should be pretty clear.

Bob_MX5

29th October 2015, 16:49

What is there not to understand? It's not perfectly written, but the meaning should be pretty clear.

Right, every time I hear "noise from the bottom" my first move is to spend a few thousand $$$ on clutch, engine components, and suspension bits. Again, :dunno:

Rod Knock

29th October 2015, 17:00

Right, every time I hear "noise from the bottom" my first move is to spend a few thousand $$$ on clutch, engine components, and suspension bits. Again, :dunno:

^^^This

Something stinks. And it ain't yesterday's leftover fish. :D

mrmustang

29th October 2015, 17:33

I still don't know what to make of this.:dunno:

B

Why do you think I walked away from it :bang:

geffrocks

29th October 2015, 18:29

Cincycaddy

29th October 2015, 23:21

wallijonn

30th October 2015, 17:46

Can one buy this car at $6500 and sell it for $8000 in the spring?

Sure, why not? The question is whether or not someone is willing to pay $8000. What he if bargains down to $7500? Or $7000. Or...

I've wondered about the title, taxes and tags... If your state demands taxes, say 10% sales tax, then you'd have to cough up $650 for that, and probably another $100 for license plate and tag, perhaps more in some states. Then you'd be at about $7250. Not much of a margin...

Nothing stopping you from buying it for $6500 and advertising it for $1,000,000. Just don't expect any inquires, much less buyers.

tvrbob

31st October 2015, 07:45

Okay can one bit this car at 6500 and sell it for 8000 in The spring?

Sure, why not? The question is whether or not someone is willing to pay $8000. What he if bargains down to $7500? Or $7000. Or..Excellent analysis.