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1997 Mazda Miata Base Convertible 2-door 1.8l on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:139550 Color: Red /
 Black
Location:

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States
Advertising:
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
VIN: JM1NA3535V0721252 Make: Mazda
Model: MX-5 Miata
Options: Convertible
Mileage: 139,550
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Exterior Color: Red
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Interior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 4
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Year: 1997
Condition: UsedA 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.Seller Notes:"This car is not in the greatest of shape and is over 15 years old. The clutch is out and will need replaced. The brakes should be replaced. The top will need to be replaced soon. The dent in the center of the hood and broken turn light are from a runaway shopping cart. Various door dings along the sides. Some hail damage. Paint peeling in back. Any further pictures needed to show damages I can send you."

I am selling this Mazda to pay for a vacation to Disney World for myself and my 12 year old daughter.  Her mother was killed in a home invasion earlier this year.  I have limited income and know that opportunities to go on a family vacation will become more limited as she gets older.  I had the option of fixing this car up eventually, or just sell it and use the money for vacation.  My plans originally were to fix it up for my daughter when she is able to drive.   

The engine runs great, I have had no problems with the engine whatsoever.  The handling on this car is probably the best out of all of the cars I have every owned.  The gas mileage is usually around 30MPG.  With gas prices going up, this will make a great car for trips around town.  I really liked this car and hate to see it go.  But I am not a mechanic and this project will take more time and money than I have.  So my loss is someone else's gain. 

Please do not expect a perfect car, this one was my daily driver for the past 10 years and has seen it's share of problems.  The clutch went out about 4 months ago and I have not been able to drive it much after.  It will start in gear, and able to drive for short distances by shifting gears between certain RPMs.  At highway speeds, the top does not 'whistle' nor leak, but is the original top and over 15 years old, it will need to be replaced.  As I live in SW Oklahoma, it has some hail damage, windshield and windows are intact.  The front driver's turn signal was broken by a runaway shopping cart that wedged onto the top of the hood, there is a dent and scratches on the hood from this.  The clear coat is peeling on the trunk, spoiler and back left side.  There are various dents and door dings on the sides of the car.  I had planned on having it repainted eventually.  The brakes need to be replaced.  I have very little mechanical ability, so I would have to take it to have these repairs done.  If you are mechanically inclined, this will be a great project car for you.   Also, the drivers seat has been worn through from getting in and out, but I put a seat cover on it. 

If there are any pictures that you would like added or emailed, let me know.  Title is clear.  I can deliver up to 200 miles, but if that is needed, I will add a delivery fee.  When picking up, it will need to be towed due to the clutch being out.

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Mazda specs new MX-5 Miata with accessories

Fri, Feb 13 2015

It's been 26 years since Mazda showcased the original Miata at the Chicago Auto Show, and now it's returned with a conceptual take on the new model, decked out with all the accessories and optional equipment your roadster-loving heart could desire. Or at least some of 'em, anyway. This show car is painted Ceramic Metallic (Zoom Zoom-speak for "white") and spec'd out with a full aero kit (including front air dam, side sills, rear skirt and lip spoiler) all done up in gloss black, 17-inch BBS wheels and Brembo brakes with red calipers. Mazda is also showcasing a carbon-fiber luggage rack for the new MX-5 that weighs less than two pounds and includes and integrated brake light. "The concept parts and accessories we have showcased at the Chicago Auto Show," said Mazda's North American chief Jim O'Sullivan, "were developed to give customers a look at what is possible for the new cars to make them truly one-of-a-kind, adding to that excitement." See them shown off in our high-res gallery of live photos, above. MAZDA UNVEILS 2016 MX-5 MIATA ACCESSORIES CONCEPT DESIGN AT CHICAGO AUTO SHOW CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2015 -- The only thing better than the all-new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a personalized 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Today at the Chicago Auto Show, where the first-generation MX-5 Miata was introduced to the world in 1989, Mazda revealed an MX-5 accessories design concept of the next-generation roadster that will hit showrooms this summer. At the Chicago Auto Show, Mazda revealed a 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata accessories design concept for the next-generation roadster that will hit showrooms this summer. "There is so much MX-5 history at the Chicago Auto Show, and we wanted to continue building on that," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations. "The MX-5 is the soul of our company, and its enthusiast following both inside and outside of Mazda drives us to keep innovating new ideas for it and the rest of our lineup." Painted Ceramic Metallic, the 2016 MX-5 accessories concept will be on display from Thursday, February 12 through Sunday, February 22 and includes an Aero Kit, BBS Wheels and Brembo Brakes as well as a Luggage Rack shown separately in Mazda's display. MX-5 concept accessories include: - Aero Kit (Front Air Dam, Side Sill Extensions, Rear Bumper Skirt and Rear Lip Spoiler): The gloss-black Aero Kit is the same package found on the 2016 MX-5 Global Cup Car that debuted at SEMA in November.

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is truly a four-season sports car

Wed, Feb 10 2016

For all intents and purposes, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is a product of California. I know it says Hiroshima on the shipping container, but the car belongs to the Golden State as it was dreamt up in Irvine and honed its driving skills on the roads near Santa Barbara. And logic would dictate the Miata would be useless in any situation other than direct sunlight. That's what drivers from other states would think, anyway. It's the time of year when those of us from the west coast fly out to places where it's snowy and icy and everyone laughs at us because the cold and white stuff essentially shuts us down. Make fun of Californians driving in the rain or freaking out when the outside temperature dips below 55 degrees. What can we say, we're just out of our element. Perhaps, then, it's surprising the Miata handles snow a lot better than I do. I found this out when Mazda sent me to Crested Butte, CO, for a little fun on a frozen track. Yes, there was a lot of sideways action, but it had more to do with the two California residents inside than with the car. The company really invited journalists to Colorado to get an idea of how its all-wheel-drive crossovers perform when things get snowy and icy. But the real show was watching how we navigated the autocross course they set up for the rear-drive Miatas that Mazda brought along. The Miata had a good heater, but it was my laughter caused by immense admiration that kept me from freezing my fingers off. Armed with a set of Bridgestone Blizzak winter tires, the Miata performs just about how you'd expect it to – if you're light on the gas and quick with the steering and have a good amount of patience in you. It all works well if you're a pro driver, less so if you're not a frequent track visitor, regardless of the weather. But fortunately we were using the fourth-generation Miata, which has to be the most forgiving sports car ever. On pavement, it behaves like a compact hatchback. Put it in sixth and it's relaxed and compliant, with a ride that doesn't beat you up and an engine that knows when you just want to get where you need to go. Provoke it, however, and it rewards you with predictable responses from the controls. It does the same thing on ice, if you have a firm grasp on how a car responds to the frozen stuff. Starts are tricky, even in second gear, if you underestimate the power from the 2.0-liter four.

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Tue, 15 Apr 2014

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