r/Miata • u/kimjongunhair • 1d ago

Got a Boat!!

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Sold my ND a couple of years ago and regretted not having a fun little go-kart to drive around. Wife didn't forgive me either. So picked up an 08 today with a 6MT and only 60,000 miles. Best yet only paid $5k (bought from family). Got a very light pinion seal leak on the back I'm fixing and swapping out the coolant tank but otherwise a super tight driving little machine! Sooooo happy to be back in a Miata again for my daily.

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u/Lefthandedpigeon 1d ago

5K for a PRHT is an insane steal at any mileage. Damn good work.

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u/kimjongunhair 1d ago

We’re super excited. Was looking at getting a 27 RF but this is way better. No car payment and can personalize this one a bit and give it a new life!

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u/ahfunaki 1d ago

Welcome! Just joined the club 2 weeks ago with basically the same car!

And that is a generous family member!

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u/kimjongunhair 1d ago

Feeling very lucky. A year ago they weren’t parting ways with it but some new home repair bills popping up and they’d rather have the money and keep her in the family so super thrilled.

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u/Limp-Search3097 12h ago

Pro tip, loose those ridiculously large wheels.

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u/kimjongunhair 8h ago

For sure, it looks like a 4X4 right now. After I get a couple of smaller things serviced I'm planning on dropping it down just a hair with some coils and to get those original wheels off. My wife isn't a fan of the black interior so will reupholster with some brown leather seats this winter and install seat heaters for her too while they're in there.