Mazdazine eh? My 2nd car
07-12-2011, 10:06 PM
#1
Mazdazine eh? My 2nd car
Well, since my Genesis always seems to be away either getting parts tested or shows.. or other stuff..
I thought having a cheap 2nd car would be nice... might as well make it an enjoyable 2nd car
for $1.5k... this is what i picked up.. lol
'95 Mazda MX-5 Miata 5MT....
Why did I choose this? I've driven my friends 93 Miata for awhile since that was his 2nd car and it is a fun little car.. I've decided that having a 94+ with a 1.8 would be must over the 1.6..
hehe.
I thought having a cheap 2nd car would be nice... might as well make it an enjoyable 2nd car
for $1.5k... this is what i picked up.. lol
'95 Mazda MX-5 Miata 5MT....
Why did I choose this? I've driven my friends 93 Miata for awhile since that was his 2nd car and it is a fun little car.. I've decided that having a 94+ with a 1.8 would be must over the 1.6..
hehe.
07-12-2011, 10:18 PM
#2
Senior Moderator
$1500? 
07-12-2011, 11:29 PM
#5
In the Mid-South meow
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Mazdaspeed taking over the world muhhhhhaaaahhhaaaaa!!! 
Looks to be in great condition for $1500!
Looks to be in great condition for $1500!
07-12-2011, 11:34 PM
#6
My first Avatar....
btw. 
07-12-2011, 11:36 PM
#7
I drive a Subata.
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Great buy, Josh!
Make this as your build thread! I want to see everything! Because one day... I'll pull the trigger.........
Congrats again
Make this as your build thread! I want to see everything! Because one day... I'll pull the trigger.........
Congrats again
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07-13-2011, 12:47 AM
#8
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Nice job! What are your plans?
07-13-2011, 01:30 AM
#9
2016 Acura TLX
looks like it has some body damage (right tail, maybe more), but still a nice pickup for 1500. do miatas really handle like everyone says they do? congrats on the purchase
07-13-2011, 02:01 AM
#10
some exterior damage.. i had to pull out the passenger rear a little and a few dings.. front driver fender was dented in but i pulled it out too..
176k...
just use it as my daily... probably put on koni shocks and springs. i dunno.. im sure there will be more mods for it as time goes by. haha
yes. some body damage
they do really handle nice.. love it
176k...
just use it as my daily... probably put on koni shocks and springs. i dunno.. im sure there will be more mods for it as time goes by. haha
they do really handle nice.. love it
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07-13-2011, 07:39 AM
#13
The Dumb One
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2-$2.5k is about what they go for around here... they're usually sitting next to the old civics in used car lots...
if i found one for $1500 i would pick it up to keep miles off the accord
if i found one for $1500 i would pick it up to keep miles off the accord
We've seen what you do to your cars... 
07-13-2011, 10:56 AM
#21
I drive a Subata.
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Ohlins
07-13-2011, 12:01 PM
#24
I drive a Subata.
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btw where you find your car josh?
07-13-2011, 12:05 PM
#25
Moderator
$1,500? That's going to be a lot of fun for a little money. They look like rolling kidney beans, but you can't beat a little roadster like that for the pure smile factor. Enjoy!
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JS + XES (07-14-2011)
07-13-2011, 11:54 PM
#29
haha.
anywho.. got my new tail lights today and put them on... nice to see a good working tail light.. and its been polished..
also did half atf half oil and then put in new 5w-30 with new filter.. valve lifter noises are gone.. all i need to do now is fix this idle issue...
when i come to a stop... it likes to rev up to 2k and holds it there for about 20-30 seconds.. and other random times...
anywho.. got my new tail lights today and put them on... nice to see a good working tail light.. and its been polished..
also did half atf half oil and then put in new 5w-30 with new filter.. valve lifter noises are gone.. all i need to do now is fix this idle issue...
when i come to a stop... it likes to rev up to 2k and holds it there for about 20-30 seconds.. and other random times...
08-15-2011, 01:46 AM
#30
just thought i give it a small little update...
changed out the intake manifold gasket and fuel injectors seals.. had a few more vacuum leaks so all that is fixed with a few bit of hoses.. everything runs fine now but... i wired up my universal o2 sensor wrong.. lmao fail..
since my friend came over to do his water pump + timing belt.. i decided to do my shifter rebuild...
BEFORE:
AFTER:
i'll hopefully do another smog this weekend after fixing the wires and get her tags.... finally.
changed out the intake manifold gasket and fuel injectors seals.. had a few more vacuum leaks so all that is fixed with a few bit of hoses.. everything runs fine now but... i wired up my universal o2 sensor wrong.. lmao fail..
since my friend came over to do his water pump + timing belt.. i decided to do my shifter rebuild...
BEFORE:
AFTER:
i'll hopefully do another smog this weekend after fixing the wires and get her tags.... finally.
08-15-2011, 03:06 AM
#31
Y U NO GET AFTERMARKET SHIFTER?
the stock Miata shifter is amazing as is, I haven't met anyone yet with an aftermarket one. Have fun!
the stock Miata shifter is amazing as is, I haven't met anyone yet with an aftermarket one. Have fun!
08-15-2011, 04:11 PM
#33
I drive a Subata.
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josh
take a pic of the interior, i want to check it out.
take a pic of the interior, i want to check it out.
09-25-2011, 09:37 PM
#35
lol thanks!
anywho, an update for anyone that follows...... lmao
replaced the head gasket and water pump with all the belts... that was fun.
replaced my dented up door with a nicely used one and same with the rear finish panel. (old one was cracked)
oh.. and the soft top.. changed that too. no more brown rear window.. lol..
anywho, an update for anyone that follows...... lmao
replaced the head gasket and water pump with all the belts... that was fun.
replaced my dented up door with a nicely used one and same with the rear finish panel. (old one was cracked)
oh.. and the soft top.. changed that too. no more brown rear window.. lol..
Really? It's an '03 Accord not a NSX. Drive your car dude; it's one of the most practical cars ever made and you're worried about "keeping the miles off it?"
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S14 n Tsx (09-26-2011)
09-28-2011, 02:21 PM
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10-01-2011, 02:07 AM
#40
hmm.. i should take some pictures of the parts i buy... or something.. lol
got my header put in with my test pipe.. also picked up some NB Koni yellows with racing beats on NB top hats for $350.. got the fronts put in.. i'll put the rest in tomorrow.. hehe
got my header put in with my test pipe.. also picked up some NB Koni yellows with racing beats on NB top hats for $350.. got the fronts put in.. i'll put the rest in tomorrow.. hehe