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mx52go

7th February 2012, 01:05

Wow :cool: !

Real clean appearing 1995 M - edition.

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ctd/2838081985.html

I don't even see wheel weights on the rims or any signs where they may have been on them.

Granted, the radiator color indicates it is about due for a replacement.

Also, is it my imagination, or is one of the inside door panels (driver's side I think) a slightly different shade :confused: .

All in all, a terrific candidate for a sweet daily driver :thumbs: .

Nate91

7th February 2012, 07:17

looks sweet enough...1800 miles from Jersey...if it check's out...one way ticket & drive or have it shipped? Are you (mx52go) or is anyone close enough to check it out?

ksd

7th February 2012, 07:50

Wow, indeed. I would be all over it if I didn't already have a 95 M.

tom4416

7th February 2012, 08:13

Also, is it my imagination, or is one of the inside door panels (driver's side I think) a slightly different shade :confused: .

All in all, a terrific candidate for a sweet daily driver :thumbs: .

Just the effect of the flash yellowing out the tan. Beautiful looking car but any buyer should realize it's at a tipping point for a number of deferred maintenance items like a radiator, shocks, fluids and perhaps because of age more than mileage, timing belt/waterpump. It looks to have been very well maintained but now traded it as it approached some fairly significant maintenance items if you had to pay someone else to perform them. If you can DIY, probably $800-$900 for everything to make it a needs nothing car. But, if you have to pay someone else, could be another $1500-$1800 added to the price of the car.

Still, it you could snag it for $6000, do the deferred maintenance, you'd have a really nice driver for not a lot of money in today's world.

Cincycaddy

7th February 2012, 11:13

Looks like a one owner car. Popped up on Autotrader today as well. Jettison the foglights and you have a very nice looking M. I dig the R trunk spoiler. I think the asking price is reasonable if it shows as in photos. A screaming deal no, but a Southern no rust car has a premium in my book, being from the rust belt.

http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=CFL_0&vin=JM1NA3533S0616558

Greg 713

7th February 2012, 11:55

but a Southern no rust car has a premium in my book, being from the rust belt.
+ 1. And *IF* the car is as nice as it is presented I think it is a very fair asking price. Not everybody wants to give their cars away and not make a profit.

I am with you, the fog lights got to GO!

ksd

7th February 2012, 12:08

I'm not really keen on the spoiler, but it's not a big deal. If I had the money, I would definitely be trying to buy this car for $6000. I would be happy to get it at $6500, and would even be satisfied at the $6995 asking price if it is as nice in person as it sounds/looks in the ad.

For comparison, I paid $7900 last Spring for my 95 M edition. Mine only had 34,000 miles on it, but it was a northern car and probably wasn't quite as well preserved as this one.

Nate91

7th February 2012, 17:07

In scouring the photo's it does seem really clean and even well cared for - it even comes with the aftermarket 'short' oil dip stick (broken)! - I've spoken with the seller/dealer & also have received additional photo's...

Can anyone recommend reliable carrier services that have been used recently?

I'm thinking San Antonio to New Jersey to be approximately $600?

ksd

7th February 2012, 17:17

$600 would be cheap. I got six quotes recently for shipping a Miata from Salt Lake City to Cincinnati. They ranged from $900 to $1900. The well known, reputable carriers were $1300 and up. The cheapest quotes were brokers who couldn't promise who actually deliver the vehicle, how or when.

I ended up going with Dependable Auto Shippers (DAS). Their quote was $1350 for door-to-door transport via enclosed carrier, and when I called I was able to get the price down to $1250 all in.

DAS scheduled the pickup via flat bed hauler for a 2 hour window, and they were on time picking it up. It was transferred to an enclosed hauler at DAS's terminal in Salt Lake City. It is en route to Cincinnati right now, and I can find out precisely where it is at any time via the web or telephone.

tom4416

7th February 2012, 17:26

Second recommendation for DAS. In many, many shipments, both to and from, they've never damaged the car and never missed a delivery date. However, most of their dropoff terminals look like really scary places so door to door might not be a bad idea.

Nate91

7th February 2012, 17:39

My Nephew's brother ( I guess that make's him a friend) was close enough to check the car out on very short notice this morning-

...from pic's, Face Time walk around, and all reports & inspection it is everything as presented.

thanks for the reco's guys... DAS will more than likely be used... would rather have a reliable carrier and some additional cost than an unreliable/unknown carrier....

Looks like this 95M is sold... to me!

ksd

7th February 2012, 17:46

Congratulations! I love the 95 M editions and I am thrilled that this one is going to a good home.

Also, I second the recommendation of door-to-door service from DAS. It is much expensive than terminal-to-terminal and is worth the premium.

Hawker

7th February 2012, 17:56

Congrats Nate...it's my favorite M and this one looks real nice!

Steve
'95 Laguna

mx52go

7th February 2012, 18:29

Here is a 3rd recommendation for DAS :thumbs: !
Last year I had a high end car (long story, don't ask) shipped from Southern California to Houston. I got many quotes, some lower ones & some higher.
I initially went with a different carrier, but they turned out to be rather unorganized and none to professional.
I switched to DAS at the last minute, basically because they had a local drop point (tow yard).
I agree with Tom though, the yard was a little on the dirty side, but they locked the car inside a wall, behind a gate.
It cost be about $1500 to ship the car, using the enclosed transport option.
They also flatbedded my car from the Houston depot to my local repair shop, about 20 miles or so.

Congrats to you! I am glad that the '95 M is going to a good home :D .

Zembonez

7th February 2012, 18:34

Man I hate idiots that use punctuation like a 12 year old girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1995m

7th February 2012, 21:52

http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=CFL_0&vin=JM1NA3533S0616558

Ad says 1 owner.

Greg 713

7th February 2012, 22:00

Looks like this 95M is sold... to me!

Thats cool!

Cincycaddy

7th February 2012, 23:08

Congratulations. If it were me though I'd fly out and drive it home :) Possibility of snow and salt on the road would be the only downside. Did it once from Orange County, CA to Cincinnati. Definitely an adventure :)

kumquatism

7th February 2012, 23:19

What a beautiful car. I would have loved to buy it, but it's too far, and shipping would put it a nose above my budget.

The Driver

7th February 2012, 23:32

+1. San An to Jersey would be a hoot. I did Indianapolis to Tampa, and that too was a hoot!

Greg 713

7th February 2012, 23:41

I can find out precisely where it is at any time via the web or telephone.
How many times a day do you do that?!
You got to let us know what the Sunburst looks like when it gets "home".

Nate91

8th February 2012, 06:29

Greg 713

8th February 2012, 08:36

Thanks all. I will be looking into taking a day or two off from work - flying to SAT on Sunday and driving back to NJ through Tuesday...it has been my initial consideration and will be more economical than carrier. Big + is the 'hands on' experience.
Some of the people here have found a round trip ticket purchased when you make your flight arrangements is MUCH less expensive than making arrangements the day you realize the car is not what you expected and now have to get back to NJ without driving.

I was fortunate in the past. I didn't know any better at the time but the cars were as advertised. Now I have a contingency plan when I go long distances.

LouG

8th February 2012, 10:43

Sounds like an excellent choice. I had my SBY shipped via enclosed carrier up to Chicago from Ft. Lauderdale, but only b/c of the lack of cruise control (I just couldn't see driving 1400 miles without my right foot falling off along the way).

Much congrats on the purchase.....! :cool: :D :thumbs:

Vince3

8th February 2012, 14:03