Used 6 spd 2006 Mazda Miata MX-5 Grand Touring, damaged, harsh ride for sale in Ypsilanti, MI

Vehicle Description

The prior owner in Georgia took great care of this car. except that they lowered it two inches, and put such unwisely stiff coilovers on it that the undercarriage is damaged from shaking and bottoming out.

Even if the mechanic *was* exaggerating, I was appalled until a cousin of mine, who races a 2006 NC Grand Touring exactly like this one, told me that:

A: - if the mechanic wasn't familiar with lowered, stiffened NCs, he could be forgiven for thinking it had been airborne.

B: - it assuredly has not been airborne.

C: - the "frame damage" listed happens a lot with cars this stiff, and is not as scary as I thought it was.

Okay, maybe, but clearly, this is a level of ride harshness that is *not* my cup of tea.

Transcription of mechanic's inspection notes:
(See photo)
- front and rear frame damage including undercarriage
- rear sway bar ripped out of frame on right side
- left front frame damage at control arm
- right front sway bar bracket broken
- AC condenser smashed, obviously from bottoming out
- oil leak right rear engine area, presumably from rough ride
- oil was below dip stick before I noticed the slow leak

This damage accumulated after only a few weeks of normal driving over bad Michigan roads.

In addition to the ride harshness damage, the car needs new brakes.

Vehicle Details

Year:

2006

VIN:

JM1NC25F760119422

Mileage:

194,000 mi.

Price:

$7,600

Body Type:

convertible

Size:

compact

Exterior Color:

silver

General Condition:

fair

Title Status:

clean

Cylinders:

4 cylinders

Transmission:

manual

Drive Train:

rwd

Fuel Type:

gas

6 spd 2006 Mazda Miata MX-5 Grand Touring, damaged, harsh ride for sale in Ypsilanti, MI

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