Miata Mailing List: July 1993, Message #41
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   From: The Terror That Flaps in the Night 
Subject: Buying used
   Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1993 17:43:22 -0400


Hi, I've been on the list for a while and have just now come up
with specific questions about buying a Miata.
There seem to be a fair amount of used Miatas in my area
(Delaware).  So I'm looking to buy something around a '91.  The
options I'm concerned with are: Air Conditioning, headrest speakers,
and a Hardtop; also interested in ABS, but not sure how much wishful
thinking this is.  I wouldn't mind other options (I sort of plan on
having to get a package A at least).  Does A/C come with Package A?
If not, I'm sure I'll wind up buying the package that includes A/C.
As for the speakers, I would like to put in my own stereo
anyway, so the stereo that would be with the used car would be of no
consequence to me.
My larger concern is a Hardtop.  There don't seem to be many
used Miatas with Hardtops, would it be possible to buy a hardtop from a
dealer?  I'm sure if it is, it'll be pretty expensive, but does anyone
have any idea of just HOW expensive something like this would cost?
Another thing I'm considering is that since I only want 2-3
options, would I be better off just ordering one new?  Also, buy
ordering new, would I be able to get away with ordering the headrest
speakers and no radio of any kind?  I'm figuring that I wouldn't.  So if
I ordered no Radio (can you even do that?) how hard is it to install the
headrest speakers?  I imagine it being pretty tough, since I'm sure I'd
have to buy different seats.
I really don't want to spend more than $13K, that's why I've
been thinking about buying used.  Am I being resonable in price
expectations?
Thanks to all in advance for the advice...it's most
appreciated!




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