http://quadcities.craigslist.org/cto/4813907157.html
The owner doesn't list a price but appears to be okay with the 3-5 grand neighborhood. Anyone who is selling something as rust-free while also describing brief autocross fun and a roof replacement as being swear-worthy strikes me as pretty honest.
Plus, the car has Koni sports on it in great shape. Score!
Five-speed, low miles, no leaks, excellent condition, well-maintained, Koni Sport dampers, Fat Cat Motorsports bump stops, Boss Frog roll-bar Calls only, no texts at three zero nine, two six nine, one three two five -- Sam The price is negotiable and dictated by the market. The KBB private party, very good amount is $3,768. The Hagerty average value is $4,728 with Condition 4 listed at $2,900 and Condition 3 listed at $4,500 (see their website for descriptions of these conditions). These are difficult to find in the Midwest in good shape. I would appreciate interested parties performing their own research and making a reasonable offer. This vehicle is not a commodity like a Toyota Corolla, and they typically exchange hands for amounts slightly in excess of the "book" value. Factor-in the cost of a replacement soft-top. This car has been maintained according to the factory schedule since I purchased it in 2013 from a dealership in Chicago - at which point it had approximately 35,000 miles I am selling because I am a CPA now and my travel and work schedule makes a newer vehicle with more space more appealing Autocrossed only twice and taken to the track once - so not abused by any stretch This vehicle does have power steering and air conditioning but does not have ABS, cruise control, or traction control. It's actually a decent car to drive in the winter -- I have felt safer and more in-control than in many SUVs. New tires, a 50:50 weight distribution and manual transmission help quite a bit. Here is the full work history: At 35,000 miles: replaced spark plugs; changed coolant; changed transmission and differential oil; tightened bolts on chassis and body; scraped and re-painted front and rear lower control arms; replaced rear brake pads; installed tow-hook-mounted front license plate frame; replaced radio; had new tires balanced; had new tires mounted (touring); had four-wheel alignment performed; cleaned valve cover; replaced spark plug wire set; lubricated locks and hinges Since then and until 52,000 miles: replaced battery, bled clutch fluid and brake fluid; disconnected light buzzer; replaced shifter turret oil; replaced shifter dust boot and insulator; inspected ignition timing; replaced air filter; replaced power steering fluid; installed Koni Sport dampers (adjustable from soft to firm at the top of the damper towers); installed Boss Frog roll-bar When I checked last summer, widths of the brake discs and brake pads were within acceptable factory limits What this car will conceivably need within the next 10,000 miles: replacement of soft top (approximately $300 to $500 if you do the work yourself); changing of timing belt (these belts are non-interference, so if/when it breaks it won't harm the engine); rotation of tires; performance of four-wheel alignment; replacement of transmission and differential oil Note that, currently, the rear window is held together with tape. Newer soft top designs are available which forgo the whole zipper-and-fold nonsense, so you can make it better than it was from the factory for about $400 if you buy a $20 rivet gun and have a free weekend you'd like to spend swearing at the top of your lungs. There is no body rust, and only the typical oxidation that's starting to form on the underside of the car. To my knowledge and based on the shape of the body, I would say that this is only the second Midwest winter this car has seen. This car has been a blast for the past two years. It has a great, raspy engine note for a four-cylinder that is not obnoxious. These are some of the most reliable cars designed and built. The engine block was used in the 323 GTX rally car where it made over 300 horsepower in turbocharged form. When Mazda used it in the Miata application, all the cooling channels from the original race block remained. The engine can be wound-up all day long provided you keep it well-lubricated. These engines are actually under-stressed despite being small. This 1995 has the 1.8 liter, which is superior in terms of power output and crank design to the earlier 1.6 liter. The vehicle was designed by an automotive journalist who wanted a British roadster without engine electrics designed by Satan. Mazda made the hood from aluminum and moved the battery to the rear to achieve a near-50:50 weight distribution. The Miata does handle exceptionally well for a convertible, but it is still a convertible and prone to a certain level of body roll. This has been partially addressed with the addition of the roll-bar, but could be helped along further with stiffer roll bars if you so choose. Parts are cheap and the aftermarket support is second-to-none, so you may modify to your heart's content Full specifications are as follows Rear-wheel drive roadster (defined as a two-seat convertible) 1.8L 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual 128 horsepower at 6,500 rpm 110 fl-lbs. of torque at 5,000 rpm Observed fuel economy is 19 in the city and 25 on the highway Length of 12 feet, 11.4 inches Height of 4 feet, 0.2 inches Width of 5 feet, 5.9 inches Wheel base of 7 feet, 5.2 inches 12.7 gallon fuel cell Regular, unleaded gasoline (running premium will offer no benefits) Stock curb weight of 2,293 pounds (admittedly, the roll bar has added some weight) Factory paint hue description is "Brilliant Black"
