2002colossalfailure
2002colossalfailure New Reader
9/9/15 7:57 p.m.

My daughter wedged my 1991 Miata (long nose) under an SUV today and although it looks like fenders, a radiator support, nose and a few other things would put it back on the road it's not a project I'm interested in tackling.

It's got 138k on original engine and trans (no modifications) and in addition to the damage it may need a motor mount replaced. Was a solid running car, and I put 4,000 miles on it this summer with no issues, including a 1200 mile round trip out of state. It's near Grand Rapids Michigan and $1000 takes it. Email me with questions, zanotti.david@yahoo.com

Datsun310Guy
Datsun310Guy PowerDork
9/9/15 9:54 p.m.

Sent pm

CarKid1989
CarKid1989 SuperDork
9/10/15 5:00 p.m.

Whats the update?

2002colossalfailure
2002colossalfailure New Reader
9/10/15 8:15 p.m.

In reply to CarKid1989:

Still for sale

Datsun310Guy
Datsun310Guy PowerDork
9/12/15 2:56 p.m.

Is the title clear? Or did it become salvage with the accident?

2002colossalfailure
2002colossalfailure New Reader
9/12/15 4:40 p.m.

Title is clear, I don't think I'm going to submit a claim.

jrh2009
jrh2009 New Reader
9/12/15 10:04 p.m.

Man, I wish you were closer. Good luck with the sale.

Datsun310Guy
Datsun310Guy PowerDork
9/13/15 8:56 a.m.

Given all the home and work projects, realistically I don't have the time.....I have been fighting this one all week.

Only 3 hours to Holland, Michigan.........made the trip LOTS of times.....I could treat the wife to lunch at Redamak's on the way home or Goog's or promise to take her to the farmers market next Saturday morning or that spice store I hate going into.

2002colossalfailure
2002colossalfailure New Reader
9/14/15 6:00 a.m.

I'm on the fence too. I'm looking for a roller or very high mileage candidate to transplant the drive-train into, but not coming up with much at the moment. I spent some time examining the car again this weekend and the motor is out of position slightly which indicates to me the damage is more than just the fenders. The structure supporting the motor might be tweaked. I'm not expert of course.

2002colossalfailure
2002colossalfailure New Reader
9/14/15 2:23 p.m.

Price drop - $750 and includes an extra set of stock wheels.

markwemple
markwemple Dork
9/14/15 6:49 p.m.

List it on SCCA. Should go really fast.

2002colossalfailure
2002colossalfailure New Reader
9/14/15 8:47 p.m.

In reply to markwemple:

I'd rather see it go to someone on the board. But I'll try SCCA if I don't get any bites after a week or so. Thanks.

WillrunifChased
WillrunifChased Reader
9/14/15 8:57 p.m.

If you list it on craigslist you will get 60 calls. 40 that think its worth 200-300, eventually someone always pays but it is a hassle.

2002colossalfailure
2002colossalfailure New Reader
9/20/15 6:19 p.m.

I posted it on CL today, I'll give it another couple of weeks.

Cooter
Cooter Reader
9/20/15 6:50 p.m.

Is it drivable as is?

Any rust issues? I'm very interested, and have to head to the mitten anyway.

2002colossalfailure
2002colossalfailure New Reader
9/20/15 7:44 p.m.

In reply to Cooter:

I'm afraid the frame is tweaked and there is a coolant leak. I would not recommend driving it. There is no significant rust. A bubble on the trunk lid and forward of the driver side rear wheel.

2002colossalfailure
2002colossalfailure New Reader
9/21/15 7:31 p.m.

Car is sold

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