Miata Mailing List: July 1993, Message #63
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   From: "Ronnie B. Kon" 
Subject: Re: DAILY digest of mailing list "miata" (part 1)
   Date: Thu, 8 Jul 1993 12:11:43 -0400


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> For the '93 models, Package A adds alloy wheels, power steering,
> power mirrors, headrest speakers, and probably something else minor.
> A/C is sold separately from the three packages, as is the hard top
> and ABS.  I think the options grouping was a little bit different in
> '91; I'm sure someone else can help there.

Leather wrapped stearing wheel (best part of package A  1/2 :-))

In '92 the radio came in package A, the headrest speakers in B, and
there were no power mirrors available.

You must have at least package B to get ABS.

You cannot find a car with any options that does not have A/C.
Ordering special from the factory will probably end up costing more
than buying with A/C off the lot.

Hardtops are only sold (officially) in addition to an option package.
Note that hardtops from '90 miatas did not have the rear window
defogger.

> If $13K is your limit, don't even consider a new Miata.  List price
> for the base car (no A/C, manual everything) is $15,300.  A/C adds
> another $800 or so, and package A is around $1000.

No no no no no.  MSRP has no relation to what you end up paying.  I
just bought a new package A with A/C, yellow paint (an extra cost
option) and limited slip differential last week for $15,400.  The
secret: look for close-outs.  Mine is a '92.  The dealers are looking
at getting '94s in (which will be notably different--bigger engines)
and don't want old cars on the lot.  If you can wait 'til October or
December, you can probably cut a similar deal on a '93.  Or find a '92
still in stock, but they're going fast.

The dealer cost on '92 cars are (you don't want to pay more than this):

Base Price		$13,024
CA Emission Equip	     59
Package A		  1,151
Package B 		  1,714
Yellow Paint		    215
Limited Slip Differential   200
Anti-Lock Brakes	    765
Air Conditioning	    664
Floor Mats		     45
Destination Charge	    350
Advertising		    300

(The advertising cost is charged by the local dealership group (in my
case the Northern California Mazda Dealers or some such) for
advertising.  It appears on the invoice.  The amount varies by region.

So how good a deal can you cut?  Well adding up all the costs for my car
show a dealer cost of $16,008.  So I bought for over $600 below dealer
cost.  It is worth spending a couple of thousand extra for a new car
instead of used.  And if you can find a base model '92 you can probably
get it for $13K or less.

MSRP builds in about a $2000 profit to the dealer.  The sticker shows a
further $2500 or so.  You can buy below MSRP on a brand new car almost
always.  Remember that Miatas are not in the demand they once were.  We
are in a bad economy and a Miata is not a sensible car to buy.  For the
same money you can buy a Toyota Camry.