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Re: 2007 GT PRHT [ateixeira]
by aviboy97
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Oct 15, 2008 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 11, 2008 5:43 am)
I've been searching for pre-owned PRHT's for our pre-owned inventory, and they are tough to come by.
The only one we got was in May, and that was a trade-in at the Chevy dealer down the road from us, and in turn sold it to us. We originally sold it. The guy traded it for a Vette. Which was a car he was considering when he bought the PRHT in the first place.
Anyway, it was a 2007 GT in Copper Red with Saddle interior and had 7,000 miles on it. We sold it for $24,990. If you found one now, low $20's should be the asking price.
Happy hunting!
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Re: 2007 GT PRHT [ateixeira]
by jimplogger
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Oct 16, 2008 (5:30 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 11, 2008 5:43 am)
I have a neighbor with a 2008 PRHT, Copper Red, Leather, 6 speed manual, low mileage for sale. IOt is in Maryville, TN. Email me at jimplogger bellsouth.net and I will put you in touch if you are interested.
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Re: 2007 GT PRHT [aviboy97]
by ateixeira
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Oct 16, 2008 (5:54 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 15, 2008 7:09 pm)
Hmm, I saw a new one at Fitzmall for $23k, and while that probably had more equipment, that's too close to a new car price. I would just buy new if it's in that range.
It sold. I should have nabbed it.
What's the asking price on that neighbor's car, out of curiosity?
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Re: 2007 GT PRHT [ateixeira]
by aviboy97
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Oct 16, 2008 (7:50 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 16, 2008 5:54 am)
It was $28K new.
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Re: 2007 GT PRHT [aviboy97]
by ateixeira
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Oct 16, 2008 (10:24 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 16, 2008 7:50 am)
My '93 has leather...I have to think about whether I want that again or not. It gets a bit hot in the summer (non-perforated).
I may choose a used Touring or Grand Touring one, or a new Sport.
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Miata Transmission Option
by Birmingham
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Nov 25, 2008 (4:28 pm)
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I am considering purchasing a 2006 Miata, Touring edition. I am trying to decide between the manual shift or the six-speed Automatic with the manual override. Other than just personal preference, does anyone have any thoughts on which is the better option; performance, reliability, MPG, etc.?
Thanks!
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Re: Miata Transmission Option [Birmingham]
by tgeen
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Nov 25, 2008 (5:09 pm)
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Replying to: Birmingham (Nov 25, 2008 4:28 pm)
I have an 06 GT, 6 speed manual. Performance, reliability, and MPG are going to be pretty close, so I wouldn't consider them to be major factors. But why would you want to de-emphasize "personal preference?" This is the major reason why I've never bought an automatic in 25 years. It's like paying the kid next door to play with your new toy. The whole point of a car like the Miata is to become more involved with the machinery and the business of controlling it, not less.
Go to any big harbor on a nice day, and you'll see lots of sailboats and lots of motorboats. One uses older technology, which is elegant and perfectly serviceable, but takes some time to learn the skills to exploit the wind and waves. The other is more like point and shoot driving. Which skipper would you say is the better seaman? Point and shoot driving is for beginners.
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Re: Miata Transmission Option [tgeen]
by Birmingham
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Nov 30, 2008 (10:06 am)
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Replying to: tgeen (Nov 25, 2008 5:09 pm)
You are right, 100%. Originally I was looking for a late-model with a 6-speed manual. I test drove a 2006 Touring with manual but for some reason the clutch just wore me out. I had to put on the floor to get it to shift. Knowing I would be driving in stop-and go-traffic a couple days of week, I decided the automatic might be a better choice. But, last week I found a 2007 6-speed manual that was much easier to shift. I am going to buy it instead.
Thanks!
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Re: Miata Transmission Option [Birmingham]
by tgeen
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Nov 30, 2008 (12:22 pm)
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Replying to: Birmingham (Nov 30, 2008 10:06 am)
Birmingham, you won't regret it. It's the most fun you can have on four wheels. I am more impressed with this car every time I drive it. The shifter and clutch are very light and easy, and all the tactile feedback is perfect, so driving in stop-and-go traffic is not really that difficult once you get to know where the friction point is on the clutch.
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Re: Miata Transmission Option [Birmingham]
by ateixeira
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Dec 01, 2008 (1:40 pm)
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Replying to: Birmingham (Nov 30, 2008 10:06 am)
Congrats. How much did you pay? I'm casually looking also.
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