Anyone w/Miata experience?

[enzia35]

I'm looking at picking one up, for the hell of it. 96 model, 5-speed, 97k on the motor. Asking 3k for it.

I know they're THE roadcar, which is sort of why I want it. Also, I need something to drive around while I work on the Camaro.

So if anyone has had one, chime in and throw in your opinon. Thanks.

[ACiFiC]

Re: Anyone w/Miata experience?

I have a 1994 Euno roadster with the 1.8L engine I like it.. has the hardtop, LSD, rollcage, exhaust and bunch other mods, can't complain.

[Mighty Thor]

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They're good cars. Pretty reliable and nimble in the road. But it is a chick car.

[ACiFiC]

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its honestly not a chick car, esp when they're LS1 swapped and etc. don't let people tell you that. all around great cars whether it be auto cross, Drag, or drifting not to mention great on fuel.

[pace2006]

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Awesome cars for handling those back roads and corners (or sanctioned events). Don't mention a straight line around one though. I wouldn't mind picking up a friend's '01 SE 6 speed with full suspension and throwing a Rotrex on it. That'd make it an all around little monster.

But then I see pics of them in wrecks or a flattened A-pillar and think twice.

[nimrod.sixty9]

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You should check to see if you could fit LOL
I know a few friends that had them and hate them... They are just too small.
I would take the 3k and buy another fbody.....

[whitdog54]

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chick car, but go for it

[bigairboarder44]

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I'm gonna beat a dead horse. It's a chick car. You can say what you want about it, but in the end it is still a chick car.

[Niko97RS]

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"Having a 9 second Honda is just like coming out of the closet....at first everyone is shocked...but in the end you are still gay"

[Mighty Thor]

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You never saw Mia and Tia in the movie Cars?

But you know I would rather be in that car than a riced out Civic.

[enzia35]

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Thanks for the opinions guys. Guess I'll use this money for cam/headwork or a z-28.

[Mighty Thor]

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Thanks for the opinions guys. Guess I'll use this money for cam/headwork or a z-28.

Hey, sorry for knocking it. Just go for it if you want it. Opinions are nice but in the end it's your decision. It's a cool car, esp. when driving it with the top down on a nice sunny beach blvd.

[Jtels2593]

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Had a friend years ago who drove a 1994 Miata. He was racing on Rt. 50 heading toward downtown Cincinnati, jumped a set of railroad tracks and the rear axle blew out.

I'm looking at picking one up, for the hell of it. 96 model, 5-speed, 97k on the motor. Asking 3k for it.

I know they're THE roadcar, which is sort of why I want it. Also, I need something to drive around while I work on the Camaro.

So if anyone has had one, chime in and throw in your opinon. Thanks.

[landj]

Re: Anyone w/Miata experience?

Had a buddy who once had a Miata. He liked it, except when he had to pass or was passed by a much large vehicle (like a tractor trailer or a Chevy Malibu) then he said it was "exciting" (like life flashing before his eye's kind of excitement). He dumped it for a larger vehicle because it was too much "excitement."

It's a small car. I dunno about it being "the road car" considering its a japaneese version of a german roadster that really is too small to feel safe in for American streets. It has been very popular with SCCA racing because it's cheap, light and small enough for most people to work on and afford.

Didn't insurance companies rate this thing as bad of a death trap as the Smart Car, original Beetle and countless other car's marketed as "safe fun vehicles?"