Any miata junkies here??

Looking to get into a 2006 MX5 NC1 Touring with 53k miles 6sp auto (i know i know, but wife is dead set on an auto---she hates driving my truck), Appears to be in great shape, coolant tank looks in good shape, rockers and fenders are rust free, soft top opens and closes smoothly.

Are there any other issues i should look out for? I'm relatively newish to miatas, but been an enthusiast for a while and want something to putz around in on the weekends.

Right now price is around 10k, I think i can get it to about 8500-9k on price. No accidents except a minor fender bender years ago. New tires and brakes. Coolant system was just appeared to be flushed at 51k by the dealer. All maintenance kept up

 

I've had an 99 NB since new but I'm not too familiar with the NC. Check out miata.net in the garage section for any tips, tricks and things to look out for. Spring and summer are when the prices are usually the highest, later fall is when people are looking to sell before the winter season. Avoid anything with rust, the rocker panels are usually the first to go.

Here's where you can start

 

@klavender1 help this dude out.

 

Thanks man, i ended up picking it up. Been a blast taking it out and around town. No complaints so far!

 

Very nice, post pics. I had an NB MazdaSpeed Miata a while back and just picked up an ND2 RF and love it!

 

This was taken the day I picked it up last week. I've since given it a full bath, claybar, polish, sealant and wax to clean her up a bit. I'll send some more pics later on!

 

Welcome to the Miata family. I posted in the other Miata thread that every time I think about selling my car I take it for an extended drive then come back home realizing I can never part with it. They are so much fun and inexpensive to maintain.

 

Well my vote wouldn't have been NC or auto. Lol

But I am biased. Lol

 

I'm ok with an NC. I would have liked a MT, but wife weighed in and well... You know how that goes. I got my 6MT in the tacoma so I guess I can't be too picky. She knows how to drive a stick just hates to.