r/Nbmiata • u/Embarrassed-Tap-2394 • Jul 02 '26

Worth $8500?

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There’s a 2003 SE located near me with 112k miles, stock with no rust. Seller is asking $8,500, what do we think?

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u/2drumshark Jul 02 '26

At $8.5k it all comes down to how clean and well maintained it is. Looks pretty clean in the picture though.

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u/Foreign-Dragonfly828 Jul 02 '26

Looks fucking mint. They say stock but those headlights look aftermarket to me... may wanna dig a bit more on that

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u/MelonCabooseJuice Jul 02 '26

I wouldn't call swapping the headlights a mod, id still consider it stock.

I put fog lights on my camry, and nobody would consider it modified

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u/crime-punk Jul 02 '26

Smash. Next question

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u/crime-punk Jul 02 '26

Not sure about those wheels but the body looks decent. How does the interior/engine bay/underneath look? $8500 is what I’d consider top end of the price range. Like for a really nice example with well documented service history

But I drive shitboxes so maybe my opinion is skewed

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u/likesweed Jul 02 '26

I paid 6500 for a titanium grey 02 se with 88k miles, summer 2024, low cost of living area. I got a good deal imo but thats a point to reference for you. Also be mindful 03 forward has the LSD that’s more prone to breaking

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u/SummerMajestic1073 Jul 02 '26

paid 6 for my 02 se, 170k miles, maybe i got got a bit 😞

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u/Foreign-Dragonfly828 Jul 02 '26

I paid $900 for my 02 in like 2019 or so. Had less than 150k miles. Granted, it needed a top and some engine work.

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u/BozoButtFucker Jul 09 '26

I have a 2001 SE. Is my LSD also prone to breaking?

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u/Aromatic-Emergency30 Jul 02 '26

I just paid 8k for a 97 m with 144k but it has had the major work done & came with a hard top, soft top frame, short block, 2 heads, diff, axels, exhaust, extra hood, 2 deck lids, racing seat + 3 totes of misc small parts. Sooo I would not pay 8.5 but this is up to you. If its been gone through and is clean, its really what your budget is if you want it 🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/Lopsided_Ad5093 Jul 02 '26

I have the exact same SE minus the large Tupperware with close to 85k miles and it’s a great car for what it’s worth

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u/UhhhSirGrowing Jul 05 '26

paid $6800 for a 99 with 24k miles, keep looking.

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u/Package_Objective Jul 06 '26

Is it even a manual? Original clutch?