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Coupes & Convertibles Mazda Miata Mazda MIATA ... an all year car?
15 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2007 at 9:26 AM
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Hi. I currently drive a large saloon (sedan?) and am buying a MX5/Miata PRHT (hard top). I see that some people say they put away their Miatas during the winter. live in the UK where we have relatively mild winters and only a few days of snow. Should I think of the Miata as a year-round everyday car, or keep my sedan to use during the winter months? Thanks.
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Replying to: guild (Jan 09, 2007 5:47 am) Some people baby their Miata's. I don't. I take care of it, but for me a car is there to be driven. |
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Replying to: guild (Jan 09, 2007 5:47 am) Sure, you'll have traction with snow tires, but what about everybody else hitting you? Especially in a heavy SUV, you in the tiny Miata on icy roads. The same things that make it a great summer car make it a poor winter car. Get a winter beater, any old Subaru would be the ideal complement to a Miata.
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| I have a 96 and I live in ny and I drive mine year round. Just let a little air out of your tires when it's snowing so you have more sticking to the ground. I get better traction then all my neighbors in their 4 wheel drives. 4 wheel drive is for uneven surfaces and doesn't help when it's just slick. The fact that the car is 50/50 means that when you do slide, weight doesn't swing you out line. | |
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I recently made the pluge and purchased a 90 Miata - and am loving it - having never had a convertable before I have a question regarding cold weather - Is is ok to drive the Miata as far as the top is concerned when the weather gets cold - winter in New England? thanks
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Replying to: guitardave (Sep 18, 2007 5:52 am) Do not fold the top if the temps are below 40 degrees - it can crack! A new top costs $800-1200 installed, so you don't want that. Also, if there is snow or ice on the top, don't hit the top to try to bang the ice loose, that can also make it crack. The best thing to do is to remove snow as it accumulates, so ice doesn't form. |
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I just brought a mx-5 2007. I want to drive it all year round. I was told the tires it came with are only good for the summer. I'm going to be driving it in the winter also. I need Ideas for good winter tires with good traction. If anybody can give me some ideas I'd appreciate it.
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Replying to: topdown5 (Oct 14, 2007 2:17 pm)
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Replying to: wilzap (Oct 16, 2007 7:06 am) |
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