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#2467 of 4340 LOL by maltb Aug 02, 2002 (9:15 am)
the same day they released sales figures for July that show Miata was the only lagger of the bunch.
#2468 of 4340 Need some advise on a 2001 by thel Aug 06, 2002 (2:13 pm)
Hello all! The local dealer has a white base 2001 Miata with the convenience package and the "small" ground effects package. It has been on his lot for months and months. It is not used, it just seems that nobody wants it. What would be a reasonable offer? Is there any special incentives on these (I live in Mid-Missouri).   I would think that after awhile the dealer would simply sell it at auction, but I don't know for sure. I guess that Mazda is trying to move out the 2002's for the 2003's in September or so, but what do you do with an 01, treat it like a used car? Thanks in advance for any help.
#2469 of 4340 Base white Miata 2001 leftover by b10609 Aug 06, 2002 (6:47 pm)
My buddy just let me drive his 2001 Crystal Blue Miata (base 5 speed) bought this past March. Dealer sold it at his cost CDN $24,750 - $1000 to hold and balance in 90 days. Financing was around 4 % but I'm not sure what U.S. dealer would do dollar wise. Agree with other owners/buyers it's a bit tight. But...at 6'2" I almost wished I'd been born shorter because this is a beautiful driver & huge bang for the buck. White is a negative but okay for dust. Nice and cool on a hot sunny day, too. Go for it ! -Waterloo, Ontario
#2470 of 4340 buying 2001, just take into account its depreciated value by WarpDrive Aug 06, 2002 (6:54 pm)
You should be able to deal very aggressively on its price. I'd shoot for a fair bit below invoice. Just find the typical market price of a 1 yr old Miata and split the difference.   I bought my '99 10th Anniversary for basically dealer cost at the end of 99 model year. You should be able to do far better for a 2001.
#2471 of 4340 stress bar by lngtonge18 Aug 06, 2002 (7:15 pm)
I got my Brainstorm stress bars in the mail today. I got the lower front brace and cockpit brace as a $105 package deal. I installed the cockpit brace in about 15 minutes. The lower brace will be installed this weekend. Let me tell you that so far I have noticed a huge difference! I have been impressed as a whole in the rigidity of my 92 Miata (made readily apparent now that I live off of a washboard dirt road; the body doesn't creak, rattle, and flex like you would expect of a convertible with 142k), but the passenger seat has always bothered me with how much it visibly shakes and squeaks on certain bumps. After installing the cockpit brace, the difference was immediately noticeable. The passenger seat no longer shakes or squeaks. Engine vibration felt through the seats seems to have been reduced considerably. The rear end feels a lot more solid and the hardtop doesn't shake as much when hitting bumps. The quality and finish of the brace is excellent. I can't wait to see what the lower brace will do.
#2472 of 4340 by ateixeira Aug 07, 2002 (5:49 am)
142k, wow. I have just 37k on my '93.   A good friend at work just bought a '96, and I drove it. I like the 1.8l, it feels entirely different, even sounds different. The torque is nicer, but I actually prefer the sound of my 1.6l.   His tires were bald and it was raining, so the rears would spin pretty easily. No LSD. I told him to get new tires ASAP.   Didn't get to push because of the rain, but it seemed pretty nice.   I still think my favorite model year is the '99, because it has the glass window and an airbag off switch, plus it runs on regular.   -juice
#2473 of 4340 '99 - Miatas Ultimate year! by freddy_k Aug 07, 2002 (8:18 am)
It is also stiffer, handles better, and came with a noticable hp boost. After '99 they started to gain weight without gaining power. On a more subjective note, I also like the styling of the '99/'00 more then those both before and after. The barn door headlamps never did a thing for me, and only did bad things for the car (more drag, more weight). I'm not big on the newer integrated fog lights either, but I am definently alone in the world on that one!
#2474 of 4340 by ateixeira Aug 07, 2002 (9:41 am)
That's where we disagree. The cat's eye headlamps aren't as clean as the closed barn doors. The hump on the rear also looks out of place. The original was cleaner (I drive mostly during the day).   -juice
#2475 of 4340 What's a good price for a 99' miata from a private owner? by alexhho Aug 07, 2002 (10:10 am)
I just love this car more and more from reading all the post you guys put up here. I have checked with Edmunds and it stated a Trade-in price of around $9700. I have been offering people $10,000 but everyone says it's way too low. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Take care.
#2476 of 4340 by ateixeira Aug 07, 2002 (10:12 am)
That's my target price, too. I'm patient so I'll wait until they hit that target.   -juice

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