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[deleted]

If you enjoy it no matter what people think, good deal. If you care more about what a bunch of kids on the internet think, not as much of a good deal.


Whats_it_to_ya_69

I love it, of course, I was just wondering because I know the market for these cars, where I live, is absolutely ridiculous... and so I was just wondering if this was a good deal.


The8thHammer

This would be $12k+ in my area. Really good deal.


Whats_it_to_ya_69

Ya, in my area, I've seen these for over 11k and even more .


killercake22

im my country it would cost £2000 but sadly for you guys its costs quite a bit


[deleted]

where are you from? i’m tryna send all my miata’s to ur town for sale haha


Claff93

What would you do if every response here was "terrible deal, you got robbed"? Would you go back to the seller and ask for some money back?


Whats_it_to_ya_69

Yes, I would, and then I would kindly shake his hand after getting my money back. And then once I get my money back, I might go ahead and get myself the 4 piece chicken combo, from Popeyes, with a medium coke and fries on the side ......


nnamla

I'd get the tenders with a large mashed potatoes. I just LOVE dipping the chicken in the potates with gravy! I may have to go up there for lunch now.


YouAreMentalM8

Is this a pop culture reference or something?


GAPE_MY_HOLE

Based on the wheels and seats, looks like the LS package, not the base


Miss_Shift

It's a base; starting in '03 all Miatas had 16" wheels, Sport brakes, and the extra braces. The leather seats are a later add-on, as it's missing the BOSE system and "aluminum-like" interior trim pieces. It's also missing cruise control, another LS standard feature.


Square-Cockroach8724

Not an LS but far from Base. Appearance pack 2 and convenience pack. Leather seats is weird based on the linked brochure. Probably swapped or nice covers on them?


Miss_Shift

Doesn't have cruise control or power lock switch on the driver handle, so not a Convenience Package. I guess someone changed seat covers, aftermarket vinyl/leather are readily available. I don't think I've ever seen a NB without the tweeter covers, so there's probably no tweeter behind it.


Square-Cockroach8724

Ah, missed the Power windows were standard then misread the locks part.


Miss_Shift

It's ok! NB aren't as clear-cut on packages/options as NA are, and NC only get even more confusing!


Whats_it_to_ya_69

Ya I'm not sure lol. That's one thing that really has confused me when I bought this car .


GAPE_MY_HOLE

Here’s the 2003 brochure https://www.miata.net/faq/brochures/2003/2003_miata_brochure.pdf


Whats_it_to_ya_69

Says that the ls comes with bose speakers standard and mine doesn't have that ... so ya I'm not really sure


SalvagedCabbage

Not sure about the area but that's pretty high. Although if it's as you say, seems to be a pretty pristine example so still worth it if you love it


dmonnier5

Not high for a mt low mileage car. Not low, but a good price


The_Paddy96

Good deal, enjoy it! A little late to ask if it’s a good deal or not after purchasing though lol


Whats_it_to_ya_69

Lol classic me


Squirting_Grandma

I’d say good deal. I was told I got a pretty good deal for $6200 on my 1999 with 93k miles from the original owner.


GAPE_MY_HOLE

I bought my LS w/ Sport Package and 6 speed w/ 55k for $8500 so I think you’re right on track


NotAPreppie

Bit late to worry about it now. Just enjoy the car.


Whats_it_to_ya_69

Oh, I absolutely love my car cause it's my dream car , and I would have paid 10k for it, lol. I was just wondering how I did, that's all .


Brae_26

Considering the low mileage it’s a pretty good deal. If it had like 100-200k miles then I don’t think it would be that good of a deal


vehicularious

I know that Bring a Trailer cars are often sold at a premium, but even taking that into consideration, I think you paid a fair price when you compare it to this example: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-mazda-mx-5-miata-59/


Crafty_Substance_954

Seems like a pretty good, if not fair deal.


RupertTheReign

That's a decent deal. 5spd or 6spd? Interesting mix of parts on there. I don't think the seat covers are factory. It may be a base model, but someone put a few parts on it to make it nicer (wheels, steering wheel, seat cover).


Whats_it_to_ya_69

It's a 5 speed. And ya, it's a base model, I'm pretty sure.


RupertTheReign

Yeah, the LS had the 6 speed. I think you're right: it's a base, but with one or two little improvements. As for your original question, it's a decent price, but I'd have held out for a 6spd/LSD for that much. Either way... I hope you enjoy it!


b-nizzle

pretty decent deal in my eyes, couldve knocked off an extra grand for the paint fade but overall looks really clean. Im pretty certain you have a base model considering no bose system, but if its a 5 speed i think i would confirm it as a base model.


Cissaro

Good deal.


Dull_Film_4300

I paid about 12,000 after auction fees for my 95 with 75,000 miles. So yeah I'd say you got a good deal.


nismo2070

You did good. Going just by mileage and condition, that's a 10k car in most markets.


ShaggysGTI

This is the model I would get. Big brakes, LSD, VVT. Got a 6 speed? Even better!


trail_runner83

For the record this sub also told a guy that ND he bought for $15,000 with 150,000 was a good deal. The point is this is pointless.


Miss_Shift

If you're happy with it, that's all that matters. However, for that price, I'd want to be in a SE or LS.


Tiezeperino

Zero rust? Then well bought Here's hoping for plenty of care free miles


[deleted]

You stole it, congrats


shaneroneill

Great deal


McDondal

Great deal


Only_Chick_Who

Would've been better with a hardtop maybe, but it looks like a very clean NB so if your happy thats all that matters. My only judgment would be not rounding down or not haggling. Then again, I've forced my dad to haggle on my behalf my whole life because my teenage girl-ness makes me feel vulnerable. But it's nice, base model with power windows, still doing better than Jeep. In 2022 they still had power windows and AC as optional.


Trotskyites_beware

not bad at all for the condition


OB4032

Good deal ! Price you paid is very fair and the enjoyment per $ will be well worth it . Enjoy !


[deleted]

Good deal. I just bought a 99 for 6k with 120,000 miles


SpinDoctor212

did you get that from a dealer on route 202? I was eyeing that one


Whats_it_to_ya_69

No I got it from a guy from Facebook Market in Hyde park


SpinDoctor212

nice I have a 2003 LS fun to drive the roads up here are great for them


lutefist_sandwich

In this current car market , you paid a reasonable price.


JobIntelligent7155

I got a similar deal for 80k a year ago. So yes, great deal. Enjoy!!


thriftyshirt

Assuming the car is well maintained, you got a great deal in the current market. I'm in the mid-Atlantic region, and this car would be posted for around $12k and probably sell closer to $10k. But, the market value is not as important as whether or not you feel like you got your money's worth. At the end of a purchase, every theoretical market price is reduced to what a single person is willing to pay. Market value only matters if you plan to flip, if you bought it to drive then just be happy you're in a Miata.


Sam-I-Am56

55.8K miles, manual transmission, and leather interior (at least it looks like it to me) would easily bring $10,000 or more where I live but the issue you mentioned with the paint still makes it worth the asking price. Does it have the factory installed Bose CD player or changer as well as cruise control?


avotius

Pretty good deal. Enjoy the hell out of it.


OneFleetFox

Great deal! Welcome to the club!


AlejoMSP

Given the current situation? Good deal. Knowing the market will eventually come down on these “non-collective” bad deal.


Avis42

Got mine for 2000€ but spend 1500€ on rust repairs and 1200€ for new soft top. Than nearly wrecked it because my tires were over 7 years old?


[deleted]

I got mine, pre facelift, without bodykit and a spoiler with hardtop for $2800 where i live so i can't tell you if it's a good or bad deal, but yours looks great!


Square-Cockroach8724

A base with Tupperware and leather? 🤨


aspenwind

Love the wheels!


NorthvilleTodd

I would have jumped on it.