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1994 Miata +hardtop Koni Sport Shocks Rota Slipstream Wheels Re-01r Tire Upgrade on 2040-cars

Year:1994 Mileage:113881 Color: White /
 Black
Location:

San Jose, California, United States

San Jose, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8L 1839CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: JM1NA3534R0506452 Year: 1994
Make: Mazda
Model: Miata
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Options: CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 113,881
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 4
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

It's 1994 Mazda Miata with manual transmission, currently at 113xxx miles.  The Miata is well maintained and runs great.  Clean title in hand.


The car is upgraded with the following features cost over $3000 themselves (see more items in detailed maintenance log below):
* OEM Hard top with defrost, Montego Blue, cost $950
* Rota Slipstream light weight alloy wheels, gun metal color, only weighs 12.9 lb each, cost $519
* Bridgestone RE-01R Maximum performance summer tires, cost $530, only used for about 9k miles, still lots of thread life left.
* Koni Sport adjustable shocks, adjustable from stock ride comfort to race-ready firmness, life time warranty, cost $575
* Racing Beat Sway Bar + adjustable sway bar links, cost $160
* Kenwood KDC-MP532U CD/MP3 player head unit, USB drive compatiable, cost $80
* Pioneer REV premier Kevlar main speakers + Infinity Reference headrest speakers, cost $200
 * Custom genuine leather shifter boot and hand brake boot, voodoo shifter, cherry wood console trim, cost $135 

Engine Oil has been changed regularly using Mobil 1 synthetic oil.  Brake pads have replaced with OEM blue pads, brake fluid flushed, still clear color.  New battery this year.  I kept a detailed maintenance log, please see below for all the maintenance works for the car.   Exterior has a few scratches and dings consistent with the age of the car, nothing major.  The rear quarter panels have some signs of rust.  I used the hard top mostly.  The soft top is still in reasonable well condition without leak, the rear plastic window on the soft top has a crack.  

No Reserve Auction!  The car is in San Jose, California.  Buyer can pick up locally or arrange the shipment to anywhere in continental US (buyer's responsibility).  Sold as is.
Require $500 deposit within 24 hours of auction close.  If the deposit is not received within the time frame, you will be reported to ebay, no exception.

Maintenance log:
5/16/2007 60030 oil change, Mobil 1, premier wipers, NGK spark plugs, NGK Spark Plug Wires, A/C belt
6/8/2007 60302 Kenwood HU, Pioneer REV spk
7/3/2007 63400 oil change, Mobile 1
7/11/2007 63584 brake pads, OEM Shifter upper and lower boots, OEM PCV valve, grommet
8/5/2007 67200 oil change Mobil 1, oem filter, coolant change
8/5/2007 67243 Timing belt/pulleys/water pump/gaskets/crankshaft
8/26/2007 68312 replace clutch master/slave cylinder, brake fluid, wood parking brake handle
8/31/2007 68892 Brake fluid bleeding, miata OEM air filter, Oil chage Mobil 1 5W30 
9/6/2007 69613 Redline MTF Transmission Fluid, 75W90 Differential Fluid, CAS gasket ring
9/22/2007 70692 bleed clutch hydraulics, Bosal muffler, gasket, Napa Gold fuel filter
10/18/2007 72319  parking/turn light, PIAA Xtreme White 19228
10/28/2007 72800 Infinity Reference headrest speakers,embed seat speaker wire
11/3/2007 73312 Oil change, Royal Purple 5W30, PuraOne filter
11/3/2007 73312 custom leather shift boot/e-brake/knob/armrest
11/15/2007 74112 soundproof, doors and rear decker
1/16/2008 77765 Oil chagne, mobile 1 5W30 oil change
3/28/2008 81569 Oil change, PuraOne filter/10W30 Mobil 1
4/28/2008 82023 hard top with defrost, Montego Blue 
5/18/2008 85042 bosch evolution wipers
5/24/2008 85170 Oil change, Mobil 1 5W30, OEM filter
11/1/2008 86212 Rear brake calipers, FCM 54mm progressive bumper stop
11/3/2008 86240 Apex Alignment
11/4/2008 86336 Racing Beat Sway bar
11/5/2008 86350 Oil change, Mobile 1 5W30, OEM filter
11/8/2008 88600 Koni Sport adjustable shocks
12/4/2008 89491 Oil change Mobil 1 5W30, OEM filter
4/12/2009 91324 cobalt sway bar end links 
4/27/2009 91813 Apex Alignment
5/16/2009 91998 Oil change, Mobil 1 5W30, PuraOne filter
7/26/2010 97455 OEM blue Brake pads, brake fluid; Oil change, Mobil 1 5W30, PuraOne filter
7/12/2011 104239 Oil change, Mobil  1 5W30, PuraOne filter
7/14/2011 104245 Rota Slipstream wheels, 15x7mm + Bridgestone RE-01R tires 195/50R15
12/3/2012 112023 Oil change, Mobil 1 5W30, PuraOne filter
2/12/2013 112753 New battery

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