Should I sell my Miata? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

WingsofWar · 03-14-2012, 05:45 PM

My advice:

id say no to selling your miata outright yet because of the BRZ. If the BRZ is directly replacing the Miata because of Financial, space, or practicality, then yes I would sell it. However if the BRZ is not replacing anything directly other than just driving the Miata, there's no real reason to sell it. In fact you may even regret it if you do.

If you get the BRZ, keep the Miata for atleast 6months to a year and evaluate your experience owning both cars. If the Miata is giving you problems..such as..it takes up space...i don't drive it anymore...its not reliable. Then get rid of it, because it has served you plenty and your attachment to it has lessened.

If there's no rush to sell..don't rush. Take the time to think about it, while you have that time. And have your wife engaged in the thoughts and decisions with you.
1. She'll love you for it.
2. She might even support you turning it into a track car if you play your cards right.
3. An extra unused car on tap apart from daily driven vehicles puts commuting issues at ease when a car is down for maintenance & repair.

NastyNate · 03-15-2012, 12:20 AM

You'll regret selling the miata. Do the maintenance, add some boost, maybe up the suspension and you've got a more fun car thats paid for...Keep in in mind I own modded Mazdaspeed Miata.

n2oinferno · 03-15-2012, 12:41 AM

I'll go with option D.) Get a bigger garage. Or a lift to park the Miata on and your DD under it.

tranzformer · 03-15-2012, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2oinferno

I'll go with option D.) Get a bigger garage. Or a lift to park the Miata on and your DD under it.

Is that your garage n2oinferno? If so, very impressive!

blur · 03-15-2012, 12:43 AM

If I were you I'd wait on the roadster 86. Then sell the miata :p

ashtray · 03-15-2012, 01:52 AM

I got a 3 car garage, but one spot is filled with storage items. I've thought about putting the stuff in a storage unit but $200/mo is way too pricey!

(I could probably get a 2 post lift for a year or two's worth of storage rent!)

Re: Miata. Have FM 1.5 suspension (new) and frame rails. Supercharger has always interested me, but I've resisted. (no value added to car - a $4k investment and a potential for not passing smog and a reduced resale value).

Here's a pic:

tranzformer · 03-15-2012, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashtray

I got a 3 car garage, but one spot is filled with storage items. I've thought about putting the stuff in a storage unit but $200/mo is way too pricey!

(I could probably get a 2 post lift for a year or two's worth of storage rent!)

Re: Miata. Have FM 1.5 suspension (new) and frame rails. Supercharger has always interested me, but I've resisted. (no value added to car - a $4k investment and a potential for not passing smog and a reduced resale value).

With that info I say keep it. But always talk things over with the wife. A happy wife is a happy life.

Enemies · 03-15-2012, 02:21 AM

Garage sale! If it's in storage you don't need it! :P

n2oinferno · 03-15-2012, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Is that your garage n2oinferno? If so, very impressive!

No, that's from the manufacturer's site. I wish though!

03-14-2012, 05:45 PM	#15
WingsofWar MODERATOR-SAMA Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Swagtron Scooter Location: Seattle Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 345 Thanked 1,561 Times in 524 Posts Mentioned: 81 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My advice: id say no to selling your miata outright yet because of the BRZ. If the BRZ is directly replacing the Miata because of Financial, space, or practicality, then yes I would sell it. However if the BRZ is not replacing anything directly other than just driving the Miata, there's no real reason to sell it. In fact you may even regret it if you do. If you get the BRZ, keep the Miata for atleast 6months to a year and evaluate your experience owning both cars. If the Miata is giving you problems..such as..it takes up space...i don't drive it anymore...its not reliable. Then get rid of it, because it has served you plenty and your attachment to it has lessened. If there's no rush to sell..don't rush. Take the time to think about it, while you have that time. And have your wife engaged in the thoughts and decisions with you. 1. She'll love you for it. 2. She might even support you turning it into a track car if you play your cards right. 3. An extra unused car on tap apart from daily driven vehicles puts commuting issues at ease when a car is down for maintenance & repair. __________________

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NastyNate Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 05 MazdaSpeed Miata Location: SA,TX Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You'll regret selling the miata. Do the maintenance, add some boost, maybe up the suspension and you've got a more fun car thats paid for...Keep in in mind I own modded Mazdaspeed Miata. __________________ Fast in the straights is for everyone else. Fast in the corners is for me.

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