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2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — reliable cheap first car or newer car with warranty? — NYC owner

CamberScout887Community StarterAug 20, 20262024 Mazda MX-5 Miata ClubNYC
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 40,500 miles. I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into an older proven car with cash left over, or a newer car with warranty coverage?
apr
7.57
location
NYC
trade in
ppi planned
term months
60
asking price
77500
dealer addons
495
dealer doc fee
499
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CamberScout887Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 20, 2026permalink
OP here. Still looking, but I'm waiting on inspection notes before I send money on the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
CamberScout887Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 21, 2026permalink
I asked about 5 miata — reliable cheap first car again and they still won't put GAP/add-ons on their own lines. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
ShopDetailer288Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 22, 2026permalink
Don't get cute with the meetup or the payment. Meet at a bank or dealer title office for the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata, not a parking lot at night. That's where I'd start. Was this after sitting overnight? I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
TowDaily488Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 22, 2026permalink
I'd treat this like cash with a paper trail. Meet at a bank or dealer title office for the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata, not a parking lot at night. I'd do that before spending real money. On “5 miata — reliable cheap first car,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata in NYC with 40,500 miles. Do that first. If GAP is bundled I'm making them unbundle it.
CamberScout887Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 22, 2026permalink
OP here. Still looking, but I'm waiting on inspection notes before I send money on the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
CamberScout887Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 23, 2026permalink
I asked about 5 miata — reliable cheap first car again and they still won't put GAP/add-ons on their own lines. Not wiring anything in the meantime.
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