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

Year:1997 Mileage:85066
Location:

Lehigh Acres, Florida, United States

Lehigh Acres, Florida, United States
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you are biding on a 1997 Miata, car will be available for local pick up in Leigh acres florida. is sold as is
that being said i am a Miata enthusiast and here is what i know about it

***Mechanical***
motor and transmission have 85k miles
new timing belt (i replaced it myself)
new plugs (done myself)
factory exhaust nice and quiet
New brake pads
New coolant flush
New transmission fluid
AC just serviced
Car starts right up and runs good and shifts smooth even at 6500rpm
HAS  LSD TORSEN REAR END

***Interior****

Seats carpet and dash all in amazing condition no tears or cracks anywhere.
steering wheel has a little ware on it but still a good looking wheel see photos
everything works
power windows (could use a greese go up kinda slow)
power mirrors
Factory radio (a rare thing)
a few minor blemishes here and there but id say better than most miatas on the market this old

****exterior****

White paint
looks good
up close there are a few nicks here and there but no major damage....(tough
there is a crack in the front bumper shown in photos
Top is new (less than a year)
all lights work
Has Rare 14inch true hollow spoke rims (under 10 pounds each)
Tires are old and worn will need to be replaced soon if not right away. not recommended for extended highway driving or in rain until replaced

****Underside***
Here is where i was even surprised
This is a true florida car
There is no sign of rot or rust  anywhere
even the heat shealds for the exhaust are in great shape
frame rails have a few dents from where the car was on lift but nothing that will effect chassis integrity at all
this car also has the optional factory bracing from the rear sub frame to the chasis this makes the car more stiff and solid.

All in all a great car for a reliable economical daily driver or a great platform to build a turbo car or track car.
any further questions or other photos you may need just ask, i have nothing to hide

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