Hi Everyone!
I will probably be buying my first Miata in the Fall/Winter when
prices come down a bit. Being the car nut that I am, I’ve been looking
at a lot of different modifications (+1"/2" rims, low profile headlamps,
faux hardwood dash, ect). But it occurred the other day that the Miata
may very well become quite a collector’s item in the next decade or so,
and modifications _may_ hurt the "collectiblity" of my car should I
choose to sell it when they become sought-after. If this is true, should
I chain myself to the ground and resist tampering with the stock parts?
Take care…
Eric
01
Nov
Ruin a Classic?
In article <31C30BB6.1…@sfu.ca>, Eric Glanville <eglan…@sfu.ca> wrote:
}Hi Everyone!
} I will probably be buying my first Miata in the Fall/Winter when
}prices come down a bit. Being the car nut that I am, I’ve been looking
}at a lot of different modifications (+1"/2" rims, low profile headlamps,
}faux hardwood dash, ect). But it occurred the other day that the Miata
}may very well become quite a collector’s item in the next decade or so,
}and modifications _may_ hurt the "collectiblity" of my car should I
}choose to sell it when they become sought-after. If this is true, should
}I chain myself to the ground and resist tampering with the stock parts?
}Take care…
The Miata is too high production to ever become a collector’s car,
IMO. But you could always hold onto the stock parts if you like.
—
Matthew T. Russotto russo…@pond.com russo…@his.com
"Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice, and moderation in pursuit
of justice is no virtue."
Eric Glanville <eglan…@sfu.ca> wrote:
>faux hardwood dash, ect). But it occurred the other day that the Miata
>may very well become quite a collector’s item in the next decade or so,
>and modifications _may_ hurt the "collectiblity" of my car should I
>choose to sell it when they become sought-after. If this is true, should
>I chain myself to the ground and resist tampering with the stock parts?
>Take care…
> Eric
Eric, let me just ask this.
Why do you want to buy a miata ? For fun or for profit ?
Mods may indeed hurt its collectibility (other makes tend to be worth
more in ‘original’ condition), but if you’re the kind of person who
really wants a miata (and not just a car to show off in), modify to
your hearts content and be happy
Darren
Eric:
On my ’95 I have made all of the changes you are considering. There is
not one of these things that can’t be changed back if I ever so desire.
With the modifications (including electric door locks from a subaru at
the wrecking yard and windows that roll up automatically when I set my
alarm) I have produced a car that is "me" it is more to me than when I
bought it brand new. The personality that you impress on the vehicle
produces a sence of pride that you can’t get from a stock car just like
all the others. Modify your car but use some brains in the process.
—
Charlie ’95 White W/Big Blue Stripes
PSCMCA Member
Olympia,WA
> Eric Glanville <eglan…@sfu.ca> wrote:
> >faux hardwood dash, ect). But it occurred the other day that the Miata
> >may very well become quite a collector’s item in the next decade or so,
> >and modifications _may_ hurt the "collectiblity" of my car should I
> >choose to sell it when they become sought-after. If this is true, should
> >I chain myself to the ground and resist tampering with the stock parts?
> >Take care…
> > Eric
Just make mods you can reverse, and make sure you keep the stock parts,
I feel the same way about my miata, it will be a classic, and I don’t
ever want to give it up, so I have:
BSP lighted mirror, low profile headlamps
MM Marketing window pocket, door sill protectors, grille
Crazy red air horns
About to install Alpine head and CD changer
Ultimately looking to put in a supercharger
I have a big box of standard bits now, and I’m keeping them to ensure I
can go back to stock if I ever have to.
Phil
—
Phil Brown SEI Tel (408) 438 5330 x172 p…@sei.com
95 P black, voodoo, still looking for a name