What things to watch for on a used purchase?

[a99miata]

Like the header says: what should I look for on purchasing a used Spyder F3? I figure the belt, any rust showing on the hubs, smooth boot up when the key is turned on,.... what else? Thanks in advance for the knowledge.

[IGETAROUND]

Might want to send a PM to this gent: https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...ford-Blue-Dark

[Bfromla]

Visually gonna be lil difficult to just eyeball for troubles. Ask if they have service history with dates & mileages. Generally that can shed light on quality of owner & how might have treated machine. (Loved or just gas& go) Sun fade on plastics, depending age maybe micro cracks on dash or not. Grips Likely to show wear & oil/grit build up-can be covered with foam covers. So don’t have be deal breaker.

[JayBros]

Looks like you've a very good sounding machine almost in your backyard that isn't even broken in. The only thing I would question about that Spyder is the age of the tires; they're old and, if Kendas, the usual OEM junk. Do send him a PM offering $15.5 telling him about the tire age in your offer.