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stickguy

That makes more sense to where you are. Further from Burlington than I realized driving up. And only 15 minutes on the boat.

henryn

driver100 said:

kyfdx said:

https://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/35671/general/x/who-killed-the-cimarron#latest

Thanks, that was fun to look at and I saw some interesting old and same faces. I liked this statement;

RE; 1982 Cimmaron: rated at 88hp, but torque was much better with the 2 litre. Some chassis changes were made that improved ride and handling. Remember the speed limit during this period was 55 mph. With the automatic the 82 did 0-60 in 15.8 sec, qtr mile 22 sec at 65 mph.

I wonder if Cadillac will ever bring back the Cimmaron nameplate?

That would be roughly equivalent to a late 60s / early 70s VW bug. Which was a lot cheaper, and actually kind of fun, in it's own way.

snakeweasel

stickguy said:

@sb55 said:

I've got one. Now that you are a northerner, take a short trip up the Northway. I'll even hop the ferry to meet you in Plattsburgh.

Did not know that. You selling or just offering a look over? 😁

I did discover from some research that Carvana apparently cornered the market on used Miata’s. Almost every one advertised for sale is from them. Mostly at crazy prices too. That stinks.

I just did a quick look into who has Miata's and the price. I found about a dozen used cars from dealerships in the area but I cannot say where the ones Carvana are so they are not included in that number. And I found that the dealerships have better prices than Carvana, significantly better prices.

snakeweasel

oldfarmer50 said:

ab348 said:

There is a current-model HT Miata that apparently lives nearby since I see it on my street fairly often. When it goes past I wonder how anyone other than a jockey can fit behind the wheel. It looks *really* tiny with the hardtop in place.

I know that a 6’2” old man can fit in one.




Not comfortably.

My sister had a Miata when they first came out and I test drove it. I am 6 foot 2 also and yes I can fit in it but I wouldn't want to drive it very far.

I remember one time filling up the Sebring next to a guy filling up a Miata. He mentioned that I should have got a Miata, I replied that I couldn't, I have more than one friend.

kyfdx

snakeweasel said:

oldfarmer50 said:

ab348 said:

There is a current-model HT Miata that apparently lives nearby since I see it on my street fairly often. When it goes past I wonder how anyone other than a jockey can fit behind the wheel. It looks *really* tiny with the hardtop in place.

I know that a 6’2” old man can fit in one.




Not comfortably.

My sister had a Miata when they first came out and I test drove it. I am 6 foot 2 also and yes I can fit in it but I wouldn't want to drive it very far.

I remember one time filling up the Sebring next to a guy filling up a Miata. He mentioned that I should have got a Miata, I replied that I couldn't, I have more than one friend.

So... you lied?

explorerx4

oldfarmer50 is concerned about the water pumps in the Ford 3.5.
This one doesn't seem to have any problems.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDR04rAUqo4

snakeweasel

kyfdx said:

snakeweasel said:

oldfarmer50 said:

ab348 said:

There is a current-model HT Miata that apparently lives nearby since I see it on my street fairly often. When it goes past I wonder how anyone other than a jockey can fit behind the wheel. It looks *really* tiny with the hardtop in place.

I know that a 6’2” old man can fit in one.




Not comfortably.

My sister had a Miata when they first came out and I test drove it. I am 6 foot 2 also and yes I can fit in it but I wouldn't want to drive it very far.

I remember one time filling up the Sebring next to a guy filling up a Miata. He mentioned that I should have got a Miata, I replied that I couldn't, I have more than one friend.

So... you lied?

What do you mean by that? Just because you were the only one here that didn't come to my house for last years forum Christmas party doesn't mean I don't have friends.

oldfarmer50

Didn’t somebody just buy these tires?

https://youtu.be/I6wUa2ySpO8

stickguy

snakeweasel said:

stickguy said:

@sb55 said:

I've got one. Now that you are a northerner, take a short trip up the Northway. I'll even hop the ferry to meet you in Plattsburgh.

Did not know that. You selling or just offering a look over? 😁

I did discover from some research that Carvana apparently cornered the market on used Miata’s. Almost every one advertised for sale is from them. Mostly at crazy prices too. That stinks.

I just did a quick look into who has Miata's and the price. I found about a dozen used cars from dealerships in the area but I cannot say where the ones Carvana are so they are not included in that number. And I found that the dealerships have better prices than Carvana, significantly better prices.

I looked at cars.com and I think it was 6 of 7. within 40 miles of me. I checked auto tempest and it found 1/2 on cars.com I think, and 36 at Carvana (not sure what distance that was). Carvana seems weird. they come up as local just about everywhere.

oldfarmer50

stickguy said:

That makes more sense to where you are. Further from Burlington than I realized driving up. And only 15 minutes on the boat.

If you want the fun route to Burlington take Exit 28 off the Northway and Rt. 74 to the side road through Ironville. That will take you over the Champlain bridge into VT. Much more scenic.

stickguy

just looked again. Maybe cars.com isn't the best source now but I still use it. 100 miles from me. 29 Miatas come up. 27 are at Carvana (and all of the sticks).

https://www.cars.com/shopping/results/?page=2&page_size=20&dealer_id=&keyword=&list_price_max=40000&list_price_min=&makes[]=mazda&maximum_distance=100&mileage_max=&models[]=mazda-mx_5_miata&sort=best_match_desc&stock_type=used&transmission_slugs[]=automatic&transmission_slugs[]=manual&year_max=&year_min=&zip=12019

qbrozen

oldfarmer50 said:

Didn’t somebody just buy these tires?

https://youtu.be/I6wUa2ySpO8

what are they? I don't want to watch the video.
Look a bit like the Ventus I had on my MR2, which were complete garbage.

explorerx4

@oldfarmer50,
I watched that tire video too. That guy doesn't sugar coat how things work.

oldfarmer50

explorerx4 said:

oldfarmer50 is concerned about the water pumps in the Ford 3.5.
This one doesn't seem to have any problems.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDR04rAUqo4

LOL, talk about an outlier. My question would be how many water pumps did he put into that vehicle to make those 358k miles. It might be an original engine but not all original pumps, compressors, alternators etc.

Actually the 3.5L is a great engine and there’s nothing particularly bad about the water pumps but it’s the internal location of the WP that can be disastrous. I’ve read about the pumps failing and causing coolant to go into the oil without warning which granades the motor pretty quick. Even if you stop immediately I understand it’s a $3k repair.

Ford isn’t the only company that uses internal WPs. Chrysler’s notorious 2.7L had one. I seem to remember some older Cadillacs had them back in the 90s.

oldfarmer50

qbrozen said:

oldfarmer50 said:

Didn’t somebody just buy these tires?

https://youtu.be/I6wUa2ySpO8

what are they? I don't want to watch the video.
Look a bit like the Ventus I had on my MR2, which were complete garbage.

Michelin Cross Climate 2s. I was thinking of getting a set for my Kia. I’d pay extra to watch them get installed.

snakeweasel

oldfarmer50 said:

Didn’t somebody just buy these tires?

https://youtu.be/I6wUa2ySpO8

I think they used to much stuff there. I've seen that done before and the flame was just enough to get the tire seated then ran out.

qbrozen

using fire is total amateur hour, stupid, and obviously dangerous.

jmonroe1

snakeweasel said:

kyfdx said:

snakeweasel said:

oldfarmer50 said:

ab348 said:

There is a current-model HT Miata that apparently lives nearby since I see it on my street fairly often. When it goes past I wonder how anyone other than a jockey can fit behind the wheel. It looks *really* tiny with the hardtop in place.

I know that a 6’2” old man can fit in one.




Not comfortably.

My sister had a Miata when they first came out and I test drove it. I am 6 foot 2 also and yes I can fit in it but I wouldn't want to drive it very far.

I remember one time filling up the Sebring next to a guy filling up a Miata. He mentioned that I should have got a Miata, I replied that I couldn't, I have more than one friend.

So... you lied?

What do you mean by that? Just because you were the only one here that didn't come to my house for last years forum Christmas party doesn't mean I don't have friends.

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Then how else can you explain it?

jmonroe

Michaell

qbrozen said:

using fire is total amateur hour, stupid, and obviously dangerous.

Yeah I can’t imagine Discount Tire did anything like that when they installed mine.

sda

Michaell said:

qbrozen said:

using fire is total amateur hour, stupid, and obviously dangerous.

Yeah I can’t imagine Discount Tire did anything like that when they installed mine.

@benjaminh installed those on his TLX, has some miles on them now and likes them. They are top rated by CR and T Rack. What are your impressions?

driver100

qbrozen said:

using fire is total amateur hour, stupid, and obviously dangerous.

.....a new meaning to the term......burning rubber!

Maybe it would be safer to put the rims in a large freezer for a few hours.

driver100

jmonroe1 said:

snakeweasel said:

kyfdx said:

snakeweasel said:

oldfarmer50 said:

ab348 said:

There is a current-model HT Miata that apparently lives nearby since I see it on my street fairly often. When it goes past I wonder how anyone other than a jockey can fit behind the wheel. It looks *really* tiny with the hardtop in place.

I know that a 6’2” old man can fit in one.




Not comfortably.

My sister had a Miata when they first came out and I test drove it. I am 6 foot 2 also and yes I can fit in it but I wouldn't want to drive it very far.

I remember one time filling up the Sebring next to a guy filling up a Miata. He mentioned that I should have got a Miata, I replied that I couldn't, I have more than one friend.

So... you lied?

What do you mean by that? Just because you were the only one here that didn't come to my house for last years forum Christmas party doesn't mean I don't have friends.

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Then how else can you explain it?

jmonroe

They are probably imaginary friends

Michaell

sda said:

Michaell said:

qbrozen said:

using fire is total amateur hour, stupid, and obviously dangerous.

Yeah I can’t imagine Discount Tire did anything like that when they installed mine.

@benjaminh installed those on his TLX, has some miles on them now and likes them. They are top rated by CR and T Rack. What are your impressions?

I’m pretty impressed with them, after 700 miles. Very quiet and my mileage has gone up 1-1.5 MPG

stickguy

oldfarmer50 said:

stickguy said:

That makes more sense to where you are. Further from Burlington than I realized driving up. And only 15 minutes on the boat.

If you want the fun route to Burlington take Exit 28 off the Northway and Rt. 74 to the side road through Ironville. That will take you over the Champlain bridge into VT. Much more scenic.

thanks. I will next time. only a couple minutes difference and does look a lot more scenic than going through Queensbury and over 197.

jmonroe1

qbrozen said:

using fire is total amateur hour, stupid, and obviously dangerous.

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You got that right that’s dangerous stuff. He should have gotten his mother to come over and spit on the sealing surface, that would have done it. Mothers spit is magical. It’s cleaned up more kids than a bar of soap. Could even remove rust from the old time chrome bumpers. Good show though.

jmonroe

snakeweasel

Michaell said:

qbrozen said:

using fire is total amateur hour, stupid, and obviously dangerous.

Yeah I can’t imagine Discount Tire did anything like that when they installed mine.

Discount Tire wouldn't do that because an air compressor would do the work too. That technique is usually used in the field and usually by off roaders who may lower the air pressure in their tires from time to time. If they break the bead they will use that technique to reset it.

driver100

Yes, it is a real thing that can be used in a difficult situation, but not recommended to use at home in your own garage or driveway.

explorerx4

You BMW 3 Series guys might like this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crXUE1G_1ZA

driver100

It would be good if that guy could condense the video to a more manageable 3 minutes or less. There is lots of filler as he talks about his toy duck and he is obsessed with the sound of the car. I'm not even sure if the sound is real or produced these days.
I'd like him to explain what that lever is for at the front of the seat...is that an ejection lever?

imidazol97

oldfarmer50 said:

Didn’t somebody just buy these tires?

https://youtu.be/I6wUa2ySpO8

Wow.
At least it gets the oxygen out of the inside of the tire for all those who
think increasing the nitrogen above 78% has some advantage for
normal folks' tires.

stickguy

It’s a carbon fiber trim piece, not a lever.

graphicguy

kyfdx said:

stickguy said:

Was it any better by 1986?

Not sure they ever updated the X1/9.

They didn’t. I recall when my sister owned hers (I want to say early ‘80s), she constantly had to take it into the dealer (home of the 12K miles/12 mo warranty). Seemingly every week or two. My father was furious with the dealership and went with her a few of the times. She was pretty young and made her first major purchase of that car with her first post college job.

My father finally got them to extend the warranty. Don’t recall by how much, but I remember him getting into it with the dealership’s owner on one occasion.

Anyway, when the new model came out, it looked the same as the old model, at least to my young eyes.

But, I remember that engine singing like a Ferrari right behind our heads when I was in it. Plus, during the warm months, she kept the targa roof off, which was even more fun. Wasn’t very fast, but it sounded great!

IIRC, she only kept it about 18 months, as rust was already starting to form around the rockers.

qbrozen

driver100 said:

Yes, it is a real thing that can be used in a difficult situation, but not recommended to use at home in your own garage or driveway.

never had to do it in my garage nor driveway. The weird goopy stuff I bought does the trick for difficult situations like that. Takes more work, but it is certainly way safer.

Look to your elders, folks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6N-FggwggY

stickguy

That was cool.

jmonroe1

@qbrozen said:
never had to do it in my garage nor driveway. The weird goopy stuff I bought does the trick for difficult situations like that. Takes more work, but it is certainly way safer.

Look to your elders, folks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6N-FggwggY

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That’s messy work. I still say he should have called his mother to come over and spit on it.

jmonroe

driver100

stickguy said:

It’s a carbon fiber trim piece, not a lever.

Why is it there?

jmonroe1

@driver100 said:
Why is it there?

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Because. Just because.

jmonroe

henryn

qbrozen said:

driver100 said:

Yes, it is a real thing that can be used in a difficult situation, but not recommended to use at home in your own garage or driveway.

never had to do it in my garage nor driveway. The weird goopy stuff I bought does the trick for difficult situations like that. Takes more work, but it is certainly way safer.

Look to your elders, folks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6N-FggwggY

I have seen the exact same thing done, only using axle grease (which the guy had on hand).

qbrozen

jmonroe1 said:

That’s messy work. I still say he should have called his mother to come over and spit on it.

jmonroe

you have an odd fetish. Funny. But odd.

jmonroe1

@qbrozen said:
you have an odd fetish. Funny. But odd.

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I can tell you’re a friend. I’ve had worse complements thrown my way…a lot worse.

jmonroe

driver100

jmonroe1 said:

@driver100 said:

Why is it there?

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Because. Just because.

jmonroe

Thanks....you are a wealth of valuable information. Have you ever considered a site for dawdling seniors?

jmonroe1

@driver100 said:
Thanks....you are a wealth of valuable information. Have you ever considered a site for dawdling seniors?

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To be honest, no. But thanks for the suggestion.

jmonroe

driver100

I stand corrected, I should have said a site for polite, dawdling seniors.

driver100

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jmonroe1

@driver100 said:
OK, so what's the catch?

When you buy from Dealership of Tampa Bay, you’ll get a quality used car, truck or SUV backed by a rock-solid warranty.

You get our Real Lifetime Warranty.

Engine
Cylinder Block
Internal Parts
Transmission
Drive System
Transaxle – all covered at no extra cost!
No extra maintenance required
Your warranty is valid at any certified repair facility in the USA and Canada
Enjoy worry free driving and savings without repair costs
Save More Money And Get Covered Today
At Dealership of Tampa Bay, you’ll get the best deal on your next used car.

And now with our Unlimited Lifetime Used Vehicle Warranty, you’ll get real peace of mind.

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You have to live with the snake pit dealership doc fees of South Florida. And besides, the big print gives it to you but the small print takes it away.

jmonroe

explorerx4

When that dealership goes out of business what will the warranty be worth?

roadburner

My Top Gun: Maverick Limited-Edition Steelbook arrived.
Now to watch it at reference level.

jmonroe1

@roadburner said:
My Top Gun: Maverick Limited-Edition Steelbook arrived.
Now to watch it at reference level.

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I’ll be right over with the popcorn and bourbon.

jmonroe

qbrozen

There is approximately 0% chance I'll ever watch that movie.

jmonroe1

@qbrozen said:
There is approximately 0% chance I'll ever watch that movie.

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Because !

jmonroe