I'm officially Gay (Miata content)

[MRVW00]

I'm coming out as a Miata owner. I joined the cult on Saturday...after I said I would never own one.

I STAND CORRECTED

What a raw car. I was convinced I needed a Boxster to have a more "pure" motoring experience. I'm wrong. Terribly wrong. I'm sorry Miata Gods.

I traded for a '90 in Classic Red, manual, 130K, newer top, COLD AC, stack of service records from the last several years totaling over $20K. Yes, I said over $20K. This car was ridiculously maintained by a fanatical owner. New Koni's installed a month ago. The bad: Hail damage on hood and trunk from a recent storm in our region. Bumper needs a buff, and one headlight door. He traded after a body shop quoted him $7700 to fix the hood/trunk and to repaint the car...

He traded it for a '99 Miata I had at my dealership.

I paid $500.00...and yes, I'm keeping this one!

[emmettlodge]

It's no FRS thats for sure, but congrats anyways!

It's gonna look great stanced!

[mikegilbert]

****, you stole that!

[MRVW00]

Mike, it's actually half of what auction prices are. ;-)

[GTE77]

Maaco Paint it + new wheels = FUN?

Also, Very racist thread tittle.

[Numbersix]

It may half of auction prices, but retail value for a car in that mechanical condition would be about $3500-4000 here.

Nice score for sure.

[MRVW00]

Also, Very racist thread tittle.

Racist?

Gays aren't a "race"

It's gaycist, and I'm a OG homo so it's cool.

[cougar]

Maaco Paint it + new wheels = FUN?

Also, Very racist thread tittle.

Shaddup, Honkey.

[Subwoofers]

Maaco Paint it + new wheels = FUN?

Also, Very racist thread tittle.

Lol racist.

[mx5er]

Looks like a solid base to start with Even the tip of the nose is not crushed in First and foremost, get all the bracing that's found on the 1.8 models.

How's the condition of the top? There's a ton of aftermarket tops available. You can even get a expensive lookin' cloth top. But whatever material you choose, pick a no-zip ,glass window version.

[compy222]

Total steal on the price.

[Pineapplegti !]

It's no FRS thats for sure, but congrats anyways!

It's gonna look great stanced!

Frs .. blah

Maaco Paint it + new wheels = FUN?

Also, Very racist thread tittle.

Rub the original paint out.. welcome to the roadster family.. Foamectomy is a must.. Im 6'5 345 and i fit after one and a 280mm wheel.

[ValveCoverGasket]

for $500... **** id almost consider a miata too.. maybe.

[genjy]

$500??




Congrats.

[Ark6]

$500? That's cheaper than tires for my S2000.
Congrats on the purscase!

[kingrukus]

For $500 I would consider one too.

[Roadkilled78]

But whatever material you choose, pick a no-zip ,glass window version.

He's in Florida. Windows open w/ rear window unzipped is much more pleasant than top down on a brutally sunny day.

[MAC]

Also, Very racist thread tittle.

True. He's a rabid anti-dentite. Sad really...

Wanna make a quick 1k on it ? My wife really wants one. I can't find a cheap one without major needs.

[kraut_pauer79]

I paid $500.00...and yes, I'm keeping this one!

and with all the money you saved, you can go out and buy a sassy matching purse and pumps to go with it

[johnny_p]

Wow that's a hell of a deal

Would paint, add wheels, and a super sweet looking roll bar and go attack some back roads

[VeeDubDriver]

My '99 Miata was still the most fun car I have ever owned, even though it was one of the slowest in a straight line.

[.LSinLV.]

Frs .. blah


Rub the original paint out.. welcome to the roadster family.. Foamectomy is a must.. Im 6'5 345 and i fit after one and a 280mm wheel.

you left out that you are ghey!!!

[zaYG]

Looks like a solid base to start with Even the tip of the nose is not crushed in First and foremost, get all the bracing that's found on the 1.8 models.

How's the condition of the top? There's a ton of aftermarket tops available. You can even get a expensive lookin' cloth top. But whatever material you choose, pick a no-zip ,glass window version.

Yeah, don't listen to a word this guy says, unless you want the bottom of the glass to completely separate from the top due to stress if you actually use it.

Make sure you get a zip top.

[MRVW00]

Looks like a solid base to start with Even the tip of the nose is not crushed in First and foremost, get all the bracing that's found on the 1.8 models.

How's the condition of the top? There's a ton of aftermarket tops available. You can even get a expensive lookin' cloth top. But whatever material you choose, pick a no-zip ,glass window version.

Nose crush? Bracing?
What is all that mean?
I'm totally new to Miata's.

The top is in great shape and was replaced a few years ago. Why pick the no zip version?

Rub the original paint out.. welcome to the roadster family.. Foamectomy is a must..

Paint is being rubbed.
What's a foamectomy? I fit pretty well at 6'2" and 230

He's in Florida. Windows open w/ rear window unzipped is much more pleasant than top down on a brutally sunny day.

I'm in KY

True. He's a rabid anti-dentite. Sad really...

Wanna make a quick 1k on it ? My wife really wants one. I can't find a cheap one without major needs.

Seinfeld joke made me laugh.
I think I'm gonna keep this one for awhile. I always wanted one of these, but didn't spend the money. I was demoing a NB and hated it...like the NA much better. If you're in the Miata market, send me a PM and I'll find you one for cheap money.

and with all the money you saved, you can go out and buy a sassy matching purse and pumps to go with it

I done did, girlfriend! This bitch looks fierce in leopard print

Wow that's a hell of a deal

Would paint, add wheels, and a super sweet looking roll bar and go attack some back roads

Keeping OE paint, wheel shopping, and roll bar too.
I want to maybe do some SCCA racing.

Where is the TCL of Miata's?

[ValveCoverGasket]

The top is in great shape and was replaced a few years ago. Why pick the no zip version?

actually using the top - ie taking it up and down - completely ruins the back plastic window after a while and you end up not being able to see out the back of the car.
i know some miata folks run cut pool noodles that they stuff into the plastic rear window as its being folded down to prevent it rubbing on itself.

pretty lame really... i could definitely see the advantage to a glass rear window, though ive never used a miata with one, only the plastic ones

[MRVW00]

actually using the top - ie taking it up and down - completely ruins the back plastic window after a while and you end up not being able to see out the back of the car.
i know some miata folks run cut pool noodles that they stuff into the plastic rear window as its being folded down to prevent it rubbing on itself.

pretty lame really... i could definitely see the advantage to a glass rear window, though ive never used a miata with one, only the plastic ones

I was going to use maybe a baby diaper?

[ValveCoverGasket]

Where is the TCL of Miata's?

miata.net and turbomiata.net were the two forums i remember from my brief foray into these cars...

one of them is mostly tech geeks with actual wrench turning knowledge and the other one was just stance dorks who know what wheels fit when they were lowered to scraping height. but both should have good maintenance info.

[monoaural]

actually using the top - ie taking it up and down - completely ruins the back plastic window after a while and you end up not being able to see out the back of the car.
i know some miata folks run cut pool noodles that they stuff into the plastic rear window as its being folded down to prevent it rubbing on itself.

pretty lame really... i could definitely see the advantage to a glass rear window, though ive never used a miata with one, only the plastic ones

I have a no zip glass window, replaced a zip plastic one. My glass window is really small. At 6'1", it is pretty much useless going down the road. And I really miss the zip the window down, and cruise with the top up. I would try to get a zip glass window top, if you are gonna do a new top.

My dirty miata.

[.LSinLV.]

I was going to use maybe a baby diaper?

it's the same with our Porsche 968 cabrio, use a CLEAN 100% cotton baby diaper.

baby poo makes for dirty windows.

[Roadkilled78]

actually using the top - ie taking it up and down - completely ruins the back plastic window after a while and you end up not being able to see out the back of the car.
i know some miata folks run cut pool noodles that they stuff into the plastic rear window as its being folded down to prevent it rubbing on itself.

pretty lame really... i could definitely see the advantage to a glass rear window, though ive never used a miata with one, only the plastic ones

...Have you used a Miata with the zip-open plastic one? Putting that down before the top keeps it clear. There's even an available felt-lined pouch to protect it from rubbing on the carpet.

KY, FL, whatever. (I got my TCL used car dealers mixed up)

[snafuracer94]

[QUOTE=Pineapplegti !;78240681]Frs .. blah


Rub the original paint out.. welcome to the roadster family.. Foamectomy is a must.. Im 6'5 345 and i fit after one and a 280mm wheel.[/QUO

Sweet! There is hope for me owning one then!! I come across cheap ones all the time, but am just too cramped to enjoy driving them.

[Inspector Detector]

You're officially stupid too, to stereotype and attach the Miata to gay people.

[lonely superstar]

You're officially stupid too, to stereotype and attach the Miata to gay people.

You must be new here

[SSLByron]

I have a zipper/glass rear window. Love it. My parts car has a no-zip glass window and I really don't get the point.

[MAC]

You're officially stupid too, to stereotype and attach the Miata to gay people.

Stereotypes are so fun. Especially when combined with irony.