Unmodified, Adult Owned on 2040-cars

Year:1991 Mileage:175113 Color: White /
Black

Location:

Morrow, Ohio, United States

Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.6L
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

Condition:
Used
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): jm1na3512m1216664
Year: 1991
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Mazda
Model: MX-5 Miata
Trim: MX-5
Options: Cassette Player, Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 175,113
Exterior Color: White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black

Up for auction here is a 1991 Mazda Miata convertible. Always adult driven.

The Good:

-Engine runs fine, no issues here. Starts every time, idles normally, revs smoothly. Still averaging 30-34 MPG on country roads. No smoke or weird noises.

-Transmission is working fine as well. Shifts are crisp and positive. Clutch was replaced at 104,000 miles and works great.

-Brakes are in good shape. Recent new front calipers and rotors. New brake lines to the rear about a year ago. Stops straight.

-The interior is in pretty good shape, not perfect but pretty nice for a 23-year old daily driver.

-New alternator last year.

-New battery in 2012

-New fuel pump in 2011.

The Bad:

-It's going to need a front end alignment. It veers a little to the right.

-The air conditioning will need a charge.

-The power steering is not functional. It's drive-able but takes some arm strength when going slow. The pump will need to be replaced if you don't like the workout. No fan belt noises though.

-The front tires should probably be replaced soon. One of the back tires is less than a year old and the other might be around three years old.

-The oil pressure gauge is not functional.

The Ugly:

-The headlights don't sit right in the down position so I just leave them up. Could be an easy fix, I don't know. I haven't really been bothered by it.

-While the top is in generally good condition, the back window is not. It is going to need to be replaced. Look at the pictures.

-Leather shifter boot is torn.

-It's rusty.

This has been a very dependable and fun car for over ten years. I have had very few problems with it and most of the issues are wear related. The motor has never been modified. The car has never been raced. No boyracer fast and furious nonsense. Regular oil changes with full synthetic. If you have any questions, feel free to email me. I would encourage you to try and see the car before making a bid. There will be no refunds. This is a 23-year old car so know what you're bidding on. You must come and pick up the car. It is completely drive-able so no need for a trailer. But I can help you get it on a trailer if that is how you want to pick it up. I can hold the car as long as it is paid in full. Talk to me. I am quite free until October 1st. Then I get busy. Try to get the car before then. Thanks for looking!

Mazda MX-5 Miata for Sale

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