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#2146 of 4340 Load Factor? by amoxoma Mar 22, 2002 (11:31 pm)
Hey, there's not enough extra space in a Miata to challenge any kind of load factor numbers. Toss a soft suitcase in the trunk, you'll be fine. Enjoy.
#2147 of 4340 OK, Time to sell my 90 Miata by amoxoma Mar 22, 2002 (11:34 pm)
It's been a wonderful car, wonderful - I've had it since 94. But spring is coming, and every year I want to get down to 2 cars - from 2 1/2 - this year I'm really going to do it!   So, any ideas on the right way to sell it? I was wondering if ebay would work? I live in Pittsburgh, PA, not exactly a Miata town..   - Ron
#2148 of 4340 MIATA FOR WIFE? by phillyguy2 Mar 23, 2002 (4:36 am)
I am looking a reasonable priced 2 seater & Miata seems to fit bill. Wife will only drive auto trans(I know, no fun). Pros & cons would be appreciated. Just looking for a convertible or coupe that will not give us trouble and have decent resale if she gets tired of it. We only average 12K/year. Thanks
#2149 of 4340 Miata is an excellent choice... for some by freddy_k Mar 23, 2002 (5:48 am)
phillyguy   The Miata is as fun as driving gets, with amazing handling, great steering, and incredible response. Almost all of the Maitas strengths are in the actual drive of the car. Including an phenomenal shifter.   If your wife can't appretiate the driving aspect of the car, you may want to consider something like the VW Cabrio, which is great for different reasons - it's a front drive that comes with more features, a superior roof that is better insolated and cloth (less wind noise), not to mention less engine noise and road noise. It's just a very friendly get around town convertable that is 'smoother around the edges' then the Miata.
#2150 of 4340 More Miata Info by nativetex44 Mar 23, 2002 (6:58 am)
FYI - In case Miata owners don't know, there's a website where you can sign up to receive lots of e-mail messages from around the world from Miata owners. Go to http://realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/miata You will begin receiving lots of e-mail from Miata owners with all types of questions and answers. You can also ask for advice, etc. Once you sign up for this service, you will receive a lot of e-mail, so if you don't wish to receive a lot of mail, this site is not for you.
#2151 of 4340 Bra or no bra by nativetex44 Mar 24, 2002 (7:23 am)
Does anyone think the Miata looks better with or without a bra? I have a bra on my car, but it is a pain to take off and on when I wash my car. I bought this car with the bra and have left it on. I hesitate to take if off because of the protection it gives from small rocks, etc. But it is a pain to have to take it off, then back on after the car is clean.
#2152 of 4340 Miata Load Capacity by cpearson1 Mar 24, 2002 (2:44 pm)
It is true that Consumer Reports gives a load capacity of 340 pounds. It also gives a curb weight of 2365 pounds. The plate on my 2000 gives a GVW of 2835 pounds. According to my arithmetic that gives a load capacity of 470 pounds,
#2153 of 4340 nativetex - car bra by freddy_k Mar 25, 2002 (5:07 am)
I never quite understood why people think a black piece of vinyl strapped to the front of a car made it look better then the cars natural finish.   To me it is a utility that you use to protect the paint from stone chips and such on the highway. If you do a lot of freeway driving, it might be a good idea in the long run, if you do a lot of city driving it probably isn't worth the hassle.   If you do choose to use it, make sure that you remove it any time you wash the car, and wash the bra as well. Dirt and stones will get trapped between the bra and the paint and cause scratching otherwise, which defeats the purpase of the nose bra.
#2154 of 4340 Have to agree with freddy there by WarpDrive Mar 25, 2002 (5:51 am)
No offense to anybody who uses them, but ANY bra on ANY car looks goofy. What's even worse are those solid black plastic hood protectors that you see on cars.   And for the most part, they hurt the paint since a flapping bra (and most of them DO flap) will dull away the finish. Also, the paint will fade unevenly and dirt trapped underneath will scratch also.   The best protection you can get is stonguard clear bras....that's what I would get.
#2155 of 4340 by ateixeira Mar 25, 2002 (6:53 am)
Jeff: buy Ron's, LOL! What a coincidence, back-to-back posts. He's not even far away. Question is, is it an automatic? And do you want new or used?   Pros? Very reliable, fun, affordable, light, fuel efficient, simple to fix/modify, and a strong aftermarket.   Cons? Cramped interior, loud, ride can be tiring.   If the wife fits, and doesn't mind the noise and the ride, then go for it. The auto handles just as well as the stick, at least.   -juice

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