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#4274 of 4340 Re: Miata wont run [cellis06] by ateixeira Nov 21, 2007 (8:32 am)
Replying to: cellis06 (Nov 20, 2007 8:58 pm) This is purely from memory, but I think it was 850 rpm.
#4275 of 4340 1996 Miata used car purchase by lantzka Nov 25, 2007 (6:57 pm)
Very interested but never purchased a Miata, I have a line on a '96 with 113k miles on it for $5300. Looking for any advice on what to look for or be prepared for before taking the plunge.   Cheers   kevin Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 26, 2007 7:53 am)
#4276 of 4340 Re: 1996 Miata used car purchase [lantzka] by ateixeira Nov 26, 2007 (7:53 am)
Replying to: lantzka (Nov 25, 2007 6:57 pm) That's a good year in terms of reliability, but with that kind of miles it's all about the care it received, so ask for service records.   The top is 11 years old so if it's original budget $900 plus for a replacement. If it's not cracked already it will be in the next year or two.
#4277 of 4340 2000 Miata by lantzka Nov 27, 2007 (7:07 pm)
Have found a 2000 that's closer to home, a little more ($8300) and fewer miles (66k). Any tips for this model?   Thanks. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 28, 2007 7:20 am)
#4278 of 4340 Re: 2000 Miata [lantzka] by ateixeira Nov 28, 2007 (7:20 am)
Replying to: lantzka (Nov 27, 2007 7:07 pm) IMHO that's a better deal.   The re-do came in 1999, so that's a newer generation.   I believe some early cars had some clutch chatter issues, not all of them, but a few. Make sure the clutch engages smoothly.   That's a good price, though.
#4279 of 4340 Does this purchase sound good? by pasquali56 Nov 28, 2007 (11:20 am)
Found a great looking blue/grey 2005 Miata LS, 24k miles, driven with extreme care by one female adult owner, tan leather, automatic, BOSE, with factory warranty for one more year. They came down to $16k, which is pretty far below the book. Only problem is that prior owner was a smoker, although I believe the odor can be eliminated (and the seller is doing much to help out in this regard). How does this sound to you guys?   Also, I'm wondering if you would recommend buying an extended bumper-to-bumper warranty -- not from the dealership, but from my credit union where I've bought warranties before with great success ($1300 for a 0 deductible, 4 year or 100,000 miles). Thanks. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 28, 2007 12:08 pm)
#4280 of 4340 Re: Does this purchase sound good? [pasquali56] by ateixeira Nov 28, 2007 (12:08 pm)
Replying to: pasquali56 (Nov 28, 2007 11:20 am) The only things that would turn me off are the fact that it's an automatic (you wouldn't prefer a manual in a Miata?) and the previous smoker, the latter because I have some asthma.
#4281 of 4340 Cowl shake by tsotsi Dec 03, 2007 (1:36 pm)
I have a '93 Miata that is still nice and tight except for a loose feeling/noise coming from under the steering wheel when hitting a big bump. With a little experimentation I discovered that the removable panel section just under the steering column is not connected to the panels on both sides very well. I screwed a 14 inch long, thin strip of wood along the bottom of the panels, connecting the three of them tightly together and the noise went away completely.   It is amazing how such a small thing can cure the feeling that the whole dashboard area is coming loose. I don't wince when hitting a bump or going over railroad tracks any more.
#4282 of 4340 1990 miata water in the car by keli449 Jan 30, 2008 (12:47 pm)
Hi, I have a 1990 miata and I can hear water swooshing when I stop but I dont know where it is comming from? I do know its somewhere in/or the passenger side.   Thank you Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jan 31, 2008 7:45 am)
#4283 of 4340 Re: 1990 miata water in the car [keli449] by ateixeira Jan 31, 2008 (7:45 am)
Replying to: keli449 (Jan 30, 2008 12:47 pm) Probably in the door sills.   There are drains near the jack points, if you can find them, use a paper clip to loosen any debris that may have clogged it.   The drains are just holes, basically, nothing special.   Warning - do *not* look up at it while you do this, else you may get an eye full of dirty water and debris.

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