[onefasazn]

I've been looking at purchasing a Miata for the last year, trying to find a decent deal on a NA8, and I think I've found a decent deal on one close by my house. Specs on it are as follows:

1995 Red NA8
$3500 obo
149,xxx miles
5 speed
Paint on the front bumper is a little faded.
R-package lip kit

It seems to be on base model wheels, but it has the full R-package lip kit. I havent had a chance to look at it in person yet, but I will in the next few days.

I'm going to be doing pretty basic mods,(i.e.- suspension, wheels, bolt-ons, ITBs) and I was wondering if there was anything I should be aware of when looking? I've looked through the first-time buyers guide on M.net and in Sport Compact Car so I have a basic idea, but was there anything else I should look for?

 

[kissingurami]

welcome..

usually just check for basics. oil leaks, idle, test drive it.

rpackage usually includes lsd, front lip, rear r lip, and rear spoiler. it also comes with lower springs and bilstein shocks (yellow)

rpackage also doesn't come with power steering

good site
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/5361/

 

[coupeloop]

I'm going to be doing pretty basic mods,(i.e.- suspension, wheels, bolt-ons, ITBs)

itbs?? not quite basic

 

[sonique128]

Any NA8 trim will have LSD except for the most basic of trims (no ps, no pw).

 

[kung fu jesus]

r-pack has no extras, it has a torsen.

get the VIN, call mazda USA, get the rundown on the options the car came from the factory with from them.

 

[onefasazn]

r-pack has no extras, it has a torsen.

I think the R-spoilers may have been an add-on from the previous owner.

get the VIN, call mazda USA, get the rundown on the options the car came from the factory with from them.

This I will do for sure. Looks like I may have some time tomorrow to check the car out after work.

I'll try to make it out to KINOD one of these friday nights. However, I'll be in my current car.

Thanks for all of the input!