Am I crazy?

[Erik]

I had a minor accident with the prelude this week and basically put it in an undrivable status.

I've been thinking a lot about what car to move onto from here and I think now may be the time to get the one I've always wanted. A Miata.

Now I'm very picky about which one. It has to be a 94 or 95 (1.8L, OBD1, optional LSD) and manual. Having one with LSD would obviously be a big bonus.

Lately, as I've been surfing the web, I keep seeing insanely cheap miata's that are located in California and Florida. One I saw was a '94, with LSD, no damage, lots of extra work done, 115,000 miles for $3500. I really don't think I can afford to spend more than $4,000 on a new car, so this deal just blew me away.

I just never see any for sale within the tri-state area that fit my criteria or any that I can afford at all really. Am I crazy for considering flying to Florida or California (or anywhere for that matter) to get a good deal on a Miata?

[KA-T_240]

nope there is an advatage to that also. No or little rust and that make the car so much easier to work on and worth more in an area like this. if i buy another 240 or something im going down south, ive got a friend who is planning on doing this also

[dubbsy]

of course not. I seriously considered Texas for a car.

[24valvenotak]

its a good idea if you can afford the plane ticket, not get screwed on the description/condition of the car, and drive it home without any mechanical problems..

[Erik]

The good news is that a one-way ticket to most of these places from Minneapolis is less than $200.

[STiSchucky]

no your not crazy, i had to drive back from PHX in tonys supra

[weshole]

I drove to Chicago to get mine for $2900.00. It was worth the trip. People around this area seem to think they are made of gold or something based on what they want for em.

[PSiedTSi]

I bought my S14 in Upstate NY and my Supra in Phoenix. I also sold my S14 to a kid in Detroit. You'll be much happier with a car you drive to get instead of something of quality from this area. The cars just aren't up to par and the market is weird.

[Bryce]

Poor Prelude:(

[Joel]

what is a minor accident that left it in an undriveable state?

[Erik]

I slid off the road and into an empty dirt lot.

Except for the giant drainhole cover that slammed into the bottom of the car and smooshed all the underbody frames and reinforcements. Plus there was some damage to the front suspension.

I drove it home and I'm not leaking any fluids, but it just doesn't feel or sound right anymore. And its not something I can just "bend back out".

[Guest]

PSiedTSi wrote:
I bought my S14 in Upstate NY and my Supra in Phoenix. I also sold my S14 to a kid in Detroit. You'll be much happier with a car you drive to get instead of something of quality from this area. The cars just aren't up to par and the market is weird.

I agree with you. I bought my turbo supra in omha,neb overall a good deal. I bought my turbo grand am just over the border from st paul,mn. In a small town in WI another good deal. Bought a really nice 96 roadmaster wagon in st cloud at a good price. Im happy with that.

Overall its a risk but the cars in town are crap. I bought a turbo grand prix in st paul. The dealer lied and I got my money back. You win some lose some.

[Guest]

If I had a decent cash flow. I would pick up old turbo and supercharged cars and restore them. Now im babbling.

[Rsexeven]

KidSupreme wrote:
I slid off the road and into an empty dirt lot.
Except for the giant drainhole cover that slammed into the bottom of the car and smooshed all the underbody frames and reinforcements.

At least we didn't fall in the hole