Area of country is Michigan, so the season is over already.
It's a very elaborate 'sale', involving Caseys heavily modified car, this car and a 3rd car and a 3rd individual.. don't ask. ;) But it is going to take place int he next few weeks if it all works out, so waiting isn't really an option (which is a non-issue since all cars involved are Miata and they will all go up and down in value about the same based on season)
Wallyman
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From: Ken Bogart <[email protected]>
Sent by: [email protected]
Date: 09/29/2009 09:10AM
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Subject: Re: NPC - Value of 96 NA
Depends on area of the country, but considering its off season, and the modifications are of little value to resale value, it is worth less to someone else than the owner with some attachment to it.The history of the car would make it a higher risk than an original stock configuration. To me, an engine and tranny replacement would be a negative indicating a hard life and unknown issues in the future. Racers may not care about the swap, but the open diff is a detriment and would reduce the value to them.Mismatched body panels and bad paint would turn off most non-miata owners and reduce value dramatically.If you find the right buyer that is willing to settle for a less than pristine car, you may get $3500 for it. But many first time miata buyers would be smart to shy away from a modded car. Too many unknowns.Better to sell it in the spring. Could be worth an extra $500-1000 if he waits.Ken Bogart-----------------------------------------------------_______________________________________________
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97 Black & Tan (Hers)
90 Crystal White (sons)
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MiataMail.com list ownerOn Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 8:58 AM, < [email protected] > wrote:Buddy has a car that he's modified in very hodgepodge fashion.. can you guys give me a ballpark of what you think it's worth? I need some honest opinions to beat him with because he lives in the alternate reality where mods return 95% investment and not out here with us where they maybe return 40% if the economy is good.. :)96 Montego base model, open diffy 5 speedBody 7/10.. Texas car but clear coat peeling on trunk, mismatched left fender (montego but has rockgaurd while rest of car does not), door dings, etc. Typcial wear for a car that age. Top good.90k on body, but motor and tranny were swaped from something elseRollbar (track legal)FM frame railsRB Header (but stock exhaust)KYB 8 ways and GC coiloversFidanza FW and Spec clutch but bone stock engine, no power mods
Leaks oil.. assume valve cover or CASOtherwise runs decent, no major mechanical issues.So, what is that worth on the open market right now? I'm guessing sub 3500, but curious what you guys think.Thanks!Wallyman
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