Most desirable Miata

[booboom]

Hi Guys,

I've been saving for a speed3, but I came across a 2002 Miata special edition in titanium grey with baseball glove leather seats. The car is stunning. 70K miles for $12,500.

What are the opinions of these cars compared to other miata models and the speed3?

thanks!

 

[aMaff]

What are the opinions of these cars compared to ... the speed3?

It's like comparing apples to digital cameras..... they're pretty much totally different. In pretty much every way.

 

[blkspdfreak]

speed 3 all the way, unless you want to spend a butt-load to go as fast as ne. be patient and wait.

 

[aMaff]

It depends. Do you want to go fast in a straight line? Or do you want a light, nimble drop top 2 seater that just begs you to beat on it harder... They're pretty much polar opposites on the sporty car spectrum.

 

[booboom]

Ok, how about forget the speed3 for now. What is considered the best miata, or best for the money?

Feel like I can get a kick ass used miata for about half the cost of the speed3 anyway.

I read that the 2002 se was way overpriced at production time ($28k) but since prices have dropped, it's worth considering. I'm coming from an Audi S4, so I really need something economical, reliable and fun to drive.

Thanks guys!

 

[autoxes]

MazdaSpeed Miata is the fastest one.

 

[TropicalDelight]

don't get a miata, they are slow, and just not practical for everyday driving. Not comfortable at all, and they are rattle traps, especially one with 70k miles.

 

[blkspdfreak]

get an old one and throw in a 3 rotor or ls1.

 

[aMaff]

get an old one and throw in a 3 rotor or ls1.

funny part is getting an LS1 to fit is easier than a 3 rotor

 

[mx-p5]

You can get a late 90's Miata for $2k and dump what it woulda cost to pickup a MS3 and you'll take it in a straight line as well as in the corners.

 

[Justin2011]

Hey boomboom i have a 2002 Miata SE titanium grey with every dealer option and an extened warrenty with only 34000miles. for $14k! Let me know if would be intreseted!

 

[Justin2011]

Ok, how about forget the speed3 for now. What is considered the best miata, or best for the money?

Feel like I can get a kick ass used miata for about half the cost of the speed3 anyway.

I read that the 2002 se was way overpriced at production time ($28k) but since prices have dropped, it's worth considering. I'm coming from an Audi S4, so I really need something economical, reliable and fun to drive.

Thanks guys!

Well i really have what your looking for great gas mileage, oh yeah you said fun dont think i could have anymore fun in a car! My car the 6spd manuel, the nardi touring edition. 6 disc in dash bose stero system glass back winshield with defroster! Premium wheels! This a great car with low miles!

 

[JDM-P5]

I purchased my demon spawn for $1,500 over 2 years ago. It was bad red with blemishes EVERYWHERE! parts were missing and it ran like crap...but it had that GReddy turbo kit already attached. Sure I blew the motor within 2 months of ownership...but thats ok...Kevin (KCBHIW) tackled a rough job and I ended up with a gem of a car...even made centerfold for a national magazine a year later. Been through hell and high water...but the fact that I get to drop the top & enjoy a RWD turbocharged go-kart is just about enough for me. Don't let your money do the thinking...but you CAN go my route.