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Old May 29, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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Anyone ever own one? They look like they'd be fun to drive around
 
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Old May 30, 2006 | 06:41 AM
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I don't, but my cousin does (a 92 1.6l) a great little car.
 
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Old May 30, 2006 | 08:06 AM
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Check out this site....

http://forum.miata.net/
 
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Old May 30, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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My son bought one of the first ones. It still runs great, is fun to drive and destined to be my granddaughters first car.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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They'd be fun to put a V8 in...

http://v8miata.com/
 

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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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There are a couple running around with triple rotors here...
 
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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My dad and I shared one. It was the MR limited racing edition. Wicked, way fast. you could drop from 6th to 5th at 90, and be at 120 in a real hurry.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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If they did have a coupe version, I would go for it. I just don't like the chassis flex of a convertable.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Ford_Six
If they did have a coupe version, I would go for it. I just don't like the chassis flex of a convertible.
Most sport convertibles have the frame reinforced to reduce flex. The original Miatas handled well but did indicate some flex on rough surfaces, but improvements made in 2001 virtually eliminated flex and shake. Go for it.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 06:01 PM
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How are the new MX-5s holding up? A nice little sports car might be needed once I get the lift on the Subaru. I'm getting kinda spoiled by tight suspension, quick handling, and rear wheel drive.
 
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