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Plus, a hard top was $800 last time I looked, even for a used one. Have they come down a lot?
Also, where to store it...I dunno.
Not to nit pick, but the Speed3 is rated at 263hp. However, there really is no shoe horn needed. The 2.0 and 2.3 use the same block. I would think the intercooler would need to be placed in the front on the grill, to prevent the hood bulge. I don't see why it can't be done.
I hope you get it worked out soon...
The bulletin for squeaky brakes is for the 2006 and 07 models but I am sure this is the same thing. I guess the thing to do is to apply some pressure at the dealership.
Here's an example (not me):
That's on a Jeep, but the stuff's universal.
It did quiet my dad's Outback brakes.
The interior is a nice dark brown, as is the door leather trim, the steering wheel, and cloth top. I really like the wheels. However, I wish they were from the new 40th Anniversary Rotary Edition RX-8.
Is that the only exterior color?
Brown would look better with a dark red exterior, maybe. Something in the same family.
It seems to me if the problem was really the fluid, ALL the gears would be rough, not just second. Or, if there was a problem with the way the 2nd gear is milled or seated, then it would always be hard to shift and wouldn't smooth out after 10-15 miles.
I'm now up to 700 miles. I'm documenting everything in case I end up having to make a Florida "lemon law" claim, but I'd really rather solve the problem. Otherwise, I love the car. But it gets scary when I pull out into traffic going 45 mph, and I can't shift out of first to get moving. I could shift directly into 3rd, but for a brand new $26,000 car, that should have to be the answer.
Any thoughts? Anyone else having a similar problem?
The silver is actually called Icy Blue. In bright sunlight, it will look like silver, but, it really is blue. It is the only exterior color. The only way to modify the Special Edition is your choice of an auto tranny or manual. Smart key, xenon's, all standard
What is pretty cool, is the stitching on the leather is the color of the car. Nice touch
It's not a big enough problem for me to lose interest, and I like the idea of having a cup holder (even if I use it for other things). But why right at knee level?
Higher or lower, please, Mazda.
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I know nothing about mechanical issues in cars, but I do think there is a break-in period. I was concerned at first. This probably doesn't help anyone but I think sometimes these little bugs work themselves out.
Additionally, I think most new Miata owners are very sensitive to their cars. We expect a perfect machine.
So here is the question to all you PRHT GT owners. Did anyone out there pay sticker price besides me? I am hoping to hear I am not the only one.
A friend of mine bought a 1990 Miata when they came out - and paid $1750 over sticker price. :surprise:
What did you mean by "just keep the revs up" when you said:
>>. Just enjoy the car and keep the revs up, the warranty is not going away anytime soon...
I have just started to read the Miata forums, as I just bought one yesterday. Other then performance reasons, is there a reason to keep the revs up? Just want to make sure I didn't miss something important, unique to this engine.
thanks ;-)
However, I was shopping new cars as well. I was looking at Subaru WRXs, Mitsubishi Evolution X, and Miatas. In all cases I found the dealer showrooms completely empty and sales people looking very very bored. Everyone agrees that the economy is really really slow. Most had so called "market" adjustments. For example, the Evolution X sticker was $35k and they "market adjusted" it up another $4500. totally around $40,000. Note: This car Just came out and is super hyped all over in the press. However, when I told them that in no way will I ever pay an additional markup. He said "well I guess you are not buying this car then". I smiled and politely said.. "well I guess probably not from you". I didn't get mad, I just hung out a little longer with him, engaging in a polite dialog. Looking at the car some more because they are very rare....he asks me if I will buy it at sticker price. I said, well at least we would be a lot closer. After a test drive, I told him that I didn't care for the interior as it doesn't feel like a $35k interior to me. Next he starts going under sticker a thosand dollars. Long and the short of it... dont let the markup discourage you right now. Its a buyer's market, especially for sports cars which dont have large volumes (ie. dont move off the lot at great rates). Pay no attention to it. It is just a form of negotiation. Get them to spend some time with you and after that show them that you are willing to walk away after they have vested some time with you. You will find they are bluffing if you dont insult their ego or engage in angry dialog.
When I shopped "newish" used cars at the dealers, I was successfull with negotiating from the trade-in value up. Yes.. I said wholesale, trade-in. People dont have a lot of disposable income right now to spend on a sports cars. Dont pay any attention to the retail price. The price of the car should be, a reasonable profilt plus what the dealer paid for the car. This will be less then a private party sale.. no matter what they say they want for it. Ignore it. Get them to invest some time, dont get mad or leave quickly if they initially make it appear they dont want to deal. In every case, the dealer was ok with my offer of $500 profit above their cost (i.e. wholesale price).
I live in the Portland, Oregon area. Ironically, the car I bought in the end came from a private party.. I just couldn't pass up the car in perfect condition with 1700 miles. I realize I may have pad a 1000 less at a dealer by paying $500 over their whole sale/trade in price, but I didn't think I would be very successful finding a car in this condition at a dealer. So it was worth it to me paying a little extra. I dont feel bad, can complain too much about getting almost new car with 1700 miles which has already taken a $7000 (~25%) depreciate off the MSRP.
Best Regards!
I think maybe if I had hung in longer with my search (and that was before the decline of the stock market), I might have gotten a deal (deal meaning anything off sticker). I did actually walk off away from several lots because they refused to budge off of sticker price. I eventually gave way. I truly believed it wasn't going to change for a long while. I never buy emotionally with cars, but in this case I did. I am still happy I got the car when I did though.
I am in my 50s now and have always wanted a car like this. This past summer two very good friends died. One very very suddenly of cancer and the other in a tornado. I had planned on waiting a few years to get this car (until my other one just gave up) but then after the tragedies in my life, realized I might not be around. I already have cheated death once a decade ago....so I decided to go for it. Hence, the emotional purchase so unlike me. But you know what? Even though it still bothers me to have paid sticker, I got the car I always wanted, and it's a joy everytime I get in it...so in that sense...I got my money's worth.
First I want to say that I am sorry to hear about your friends battle with cancer. I understand 110%!
Ironically, I bought my Miata for the very same reason. My mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a few months ago and she is barely alive at this point. Sleeping 23.5 hours per day, not eating and hardly drinking. She has always saved money her whole life and when it came time to retire, she was too sick to enjoy it and my dad pass away before she could enjoy it with him.
So you see, I have been raised to be very conservative with my money as well. I buy practical cars. For example, my wife drives a Subaru Legacy Wagon (non Outback, to get slightly better gas milage and save a few dollars over the Outback).
I drive a 1992 Ford Ranger with 120k miles.
Buying the Miata for myself would not have happened if it wasn't for the realization that life is too short. Learning a painfull lessen through my parents. You have to enjoy it along the way and not put things off till you retire. Although within reason, you still need to be financially responsible. So as crazy as it felt to buy an unpractical car like the Miata for myself, getting the best deal I could in these economic times was something I wanted to do to make the experience a little easier to swallow financially.
I wish our Miata's bring us joy, and fill our lives with good memories and look back on the experience without any regrets!! Life is too short!
-Best Regards
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My friend had a similar, aggressive intestinal cancer (he was my age), so I know some of what you are going through. Very dark, dark times. We are on the same page with this philosophy. Everyone is calling it my mid-life crises car. What is a mid-life crises but the total awareness that you are indeed immortal and life is too short?
I had an 11-year-old Honda Civic which I loved (great gas mileage, great car) but I was going to save up and pay CASH for this MX-5 and wear out the old one first (160K miles at the time). I am frugal with my money as well.
Well, I had a good chunk of it by the time I forked it over. And my friend got to ride around the block and had his picture taken in the new car. The first passenger ride was reserved for him. And he managed a huge smile.
Anyway, the joy of MIATA is ours now! Congratulations on your great deal and ownership of such a fantastic car!