I found a really cute 1995 Mazda Miata and I'm trying to decide whether or not to buy it.
1. It has 79,000 miles on it
2. It's $4,500
3. No warranty (it's from a dealer though)
4. The seats, steering wheel, seatbelts, and dash board are a little worn (but I can probably fix this right?)
* Also, are these cars reliable?
I would greatly appreciate any help that you guys can give me. Thank you so much.
2007-08-03 11:43:55 · 8 answers · asked by Emily 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Hi Emily. Be careful. With only 79,000 miles the seats, steering wheel and seatbelts should not look worn. These may be signs that the mileage is 'off'. This is a 12 year old car, even at only 12,000 miles a year, you would expect it to have 144,000 miles. Note: this higher mileage is more consistent with the low price!
NEVER buy a used car without having an independent mechanic (one you trust) evaluate it first.
Best wishes and good luck.
2007-08-03 11:49:30 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
how much do you like to shop? i had a miata. cute right? no trunk space.......they make great 2nd cars but not practical at all. plus there are a lot of miles on it and just because a car is from a dealer does NOT mean a thing. you want a certified used car if anything. i think you are about to get hosed.
2007-08-03 19:11:59 · answer #2 · answered by bella36 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sell cars... So my advice is this, find a nicer car and deal on the price... with that many miles the resale value or trade in value is nothing. and it is not a reliable ride...even if it had a warrenty they could not pay me to take it off their hands.
2007-08-03 19:34:50 · answer #3 · answered by srguy79 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can you fix worn seatbelts and dash?
2007-08-03 18:47:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I wonder where people find good deals like that. Get it it is a DEAL. and when i say deal I mean it is totally worht it.
2007-08-04 15:54:47 · answer #5 · answered by hakim1125 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, its not worth it
its a 12 year old car with almost 80 thousand on it already
dont waste ur money and save up for anything better...like a bmw...just kidding...get a nissan...good for their price
2007-08-03 18:48:00 · answer #6 · answered by Rainman 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
honestly its a mazda its not reliable.....personally i would not buy it because it wouldnt be reliable and those things are death traps
2007-08-03 18:46:21 · answer #7 · answered by atreyu_590 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
4500 is too much for it. see for yourself. this is assuming average condition... as it sounds that it is.
http://www.kbb.com/KBB/UsedCars/PricingReport.aspx?ManufacturerId=30&YearId=1995&VehicleClass=UsedCar&VehicleId=OC81LzIwMDd8Nzk3Ng%3d%3d&PriceType=Trade-In&ModelId=198&Mileage=75000&SelectionHistory=7976%7c3916%7c02201%7c0%7c0%7c&Condition=&QuizConditions=1;1;0;0;0;1;1;1;0;0;0;0;0;0;0;0
2007-08-03 18:46:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋