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#2397 of 4340 by locke2c Jun 20, 2002 (10:11 am)
maltb,   I respectfully disagree. The six speed is slick, no doubt. But if anything the 16" wheels are a hinderance due to their weight. I've noted no handling squirm from "only" 195/50-15s.   I also didn't think the VVT engine made much difference. Obviously it is only rated what 3 HP more than the 2000? But the midrange felt about the same to me too.   An aluminum engine block and real HP would be a welcome change!   -Colin
#2398 of 4340 by ateixeira Jun 20, 2002 (10:15 am)
The 15s seemed fine combined with the new suspension tuning. I think it may be that my shocks (on the '93) are toast, because even with 14s the ride is stiffer.   Where does that 3 extra HP appear? 6000 rpm? See, why bother? I think with VVT came higher compression and the recommendation to use premium fuel. That's why I'd probably look for a '99.   -juice
#2399 of 4340 by locke2c Jun 20, 2002 (10:16 am)
You can get a '99 with the six speed-- most people ask a premium for them though since it's the 10th Anniversary Edition. Gorgeous blue paint...   -Colin
#2400 of 4340 by ateixeira Jun 20, 2002 (10:19 am)
Yeah, but I'll wait a while, maybe a year or two. Find one at the right price and snap it up.   I'd like to get one without too many miles for about $10-11 grand (optimistic), and then sell mine for about $8 grand (even more optimistic). I have just 34k miles, and no problem lining up interested buyers.   -juice
#2401 of 4340 Colin by maltb Jun 20, 2002 (10:45 am)
I have driven a ton of Miatas since the '97 MY and while the VVT only shows 3 more ponies, the engine feels more comfortable and more powerful in the higher RPM range than the non-VVT, IMO.   Interesting about the tire/wheel weight...I have no idea what the difference is...has anybody ever checked?   Juice, about the power only happening at 6k...where else would you drive a Miata?
#2402 of 4340 vvt vs non by freddy_k Jun 20, 2002 (11:00 am)
I can't tell the difference, and I truly believe that people honestly believe they feel a difference, but I doubt they really can. (now assuming a defensive crouch)
#2403 of 4340 by ateixeira Jun 20, 2002 (11:49 am)
I redline mine at least once a day (exercise is good, as they say), but it's getting up to 6000rpm that takes a while, and that I'd like to address if I could change anything.   Hmm, how much are those Jackson Racing S/C kits?   -juice
#2404 of 4340 Roadster Heaven: Just got a '02 LS by brutus85 Jun 20, 2002 (9:14 pm)
Big thanks to all of you! I have been reading your posts for a while. I just bought a 2002 Miata LS yesterday. It's silver with 6-speed, side sills(?), & mud guards as the only options. The appearance package options didn't impress me much when I was test driving but I think it really makes a difference by giving the car a more substantial look. I wanted ABS but due to some time contraints/personal logistic I'll have to do w/out it. I got the car for about 200-300 over invoice. I bought it from my brother who is a car salesman & didn't want to get into nickel & dime-ing w/family even though I knew we could get lower. Anyway, I have driven the car for almost 400 (top down) miles so far and I am in heaven! It handles great! It comfortable. I was driving a Nissan Altima. Which is not bad car for what it is but the whole convertible thing is unbelievable. It's another world all together. I gonna hate when winter comes & I have to put the top up.   I was looking for a mid-life crisis car. I considered BMW 3 series (used!), MR2, Passat, Jetta, Subaru WRX, Acura RSX...ok darn near everything. Finally, I limited my choice to MR2 & Miata. Test drove the MR2. Really not a bad car. I liked the look of the Miata better. And the LS with the tan leather, two-tone interior, Bose stereo system sold me. FWIW I didn't think the MR2 was a bad car or even ugly but the Miata had a much more...ok expensive or classy look. When you put your good money down & you want to feel that you are getting your money's worth. Oh yeah, the $1000 rebate helped a lot too. So, I'm looking forward to years of fun driving now. Yep, I'm in heaven. Thanks again!   Oh, a couple questions. I don't have alarm. Do I need it even though I have engine immobilizer? Second, how to do work the leaving the top up/down thing. I mean, when you park the car, do you always put the top to discourage ...whatever or are the cars pretty much left alone so you just leave the top down until your are ready to wrap it up for the evening? Just curious.
#2405 of 4340 Top "up or down" when parking by smars Jun 21, 2002 (3:22 am)
I use a tonneau and just leave the top down most of the time (it hasn't been up since mid April). I got cought in a thunder shower while parked once, and don't believe any water got in. I do leave a rolled up towel over the console just in case, and I also try to park on an incline (sloping away from the windshield).
#2406 of 4340 brutus by freddy_k Jun 21, 2002 (7:11 am)
Do yourself a favor and take the three seconds to put up your top. People who don't deserve to live often have fun placing things in your car that don't belong - gobs of spit, lit cigarettes etc. Also, birds. Birds just don't have the same respect for nice cars as we do   As for an alarm, opinions differ. I've got something better then an alarm... it's called insurance. I also never, ever leave anything worth anything in the car.

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