What to look for when your buying NA6

[Wiam_7]

Hi guys im new to the forum and im buying my first mx5 im really wondering what to look for when inspecting a NA6 Mx5.
But here some of my questions:
1. What would be the average price for a NA6 with RWC and Rego
2. What are the main things to look for
3. Would it be good to bring someone like a mechanic with me to check it out
Thanks Guys for your help

[Mr Morlock]

This subject has been raised many times. What to look for is a permanent section so take a gander at the forum.
Re your questions
1. Average price take a look at Car sales for guide. Say $6500 +/-650.
2 look for condition and service records on cars that have not been thrashed and abused. Try and get a car which does not have high kms. There are still NAs with reasonable k's
3. Definitely worth having a car checked by mechanic.

[lightyear]

These cars can take high km's, so don't let that put you off. As long as your happy with the price, condition, the way it drives/looks, and is mechanically fine. Buy it.
I suggest for $3000 more to buy an NB8B if you don't have your heart set on pop up headlights. You will spend $3000 modding the NA6 before you know it.

[speed]

I've seen plenty of bargain cars in the for sale section of this forum over the last 12 months. Usually better than car sales, check it out.


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[Odd]

Depends..;)

If it's a daily driver....that you want to race and will park it in the open 24/7
buy one that's already modded....

If it's a weekend toy....and you can garage it
Pay top dollar and buy a low k example that isn't greatly modded.....$10K+
look after it, keep it original....I believe Good examples will appreciate

[93_Clubman]

Welcome!

1. What would be the average price for a NA6 with RWC and Rego
Depends on what you want it for, what condition you want, & what state are you in.
2. What are the main things to look for
http://www.miata.net/faq/usedmx5.html
http://www.miata.net/faq/inspection_list.html
viewtopic.php?f=73&t=18802
viewtopic.php?f=76&t=31669
3. Would it be good to bring someone like a mechanic with me to check it out
Definitely, if you don't have the necessary knowledge & experience.

[Wiam_7]

Thanks Guys for the help ill be sure to have a look around on the forums.

[cookie]

Also, make sure it's yellow ;-)

[lizard]

Also, make sure it's yellow ;-)

So it matches the lolly pop lady at the school x ing

[smy0003]

Oh cookie, how long I have been looking for a malibu...