The Official MX-5 Miata Thread

[veeman]

I found myself browsing auto PRHT NCs this week.....   

The weather here is almost always good enough for top down, but when it's raining I don't like to drive Scrappy because of visibility, traction, add the top rain noise and it gets pretty bad.

Wife has only driven Scrappy twice- once to get used to it, once because she had to. Auto she would be more likely to drive it if needed, would be nice cruiser for trips, and as I get older my carthusiasm may wane....

Rental spec Ford Mustang convertible. 

[CALL_911]

yeah these are still money too
https://augusta.craigslist.org/cto/d/augusta-selling-2010-lexus-sc430-2dr/7560840698.html

I've always liked those a lot. Never really understood the hate

[Laconian]

I've always liked those a lot. Never really understood the hate

Tweener appeal, I think. Feminine styling and unathletic handling on an expensive boy's toy.

[AutobahnSHO]

Rental spec Ford Mustang convertible. 

For some crazy reason wife hates Stangs of every model. I'd consider otherwise.

[CaminoRacer]

I got the Antigravity battery. Comes with a little remote to jumpstart it if it ever dies.

[Laconian]

Do you think you'll notice the weight savings? Does the jumpstart work by reserving some capacity? It's really cool that it's LiFePO4, definitely a better chemistry for safety and cold temp performance.

[CaminoRacer]

Yes if the BMS senses too much discharge it puts the battery to sleep with enough reserve to start the engine one more time.

I probably won't notice the weight savings of this alone. I've already dropped 15 lbs from the muffler and seat bracket and didn't notice that. But we'll see. I need to do better at autocrossing with less fuel in the tank, that's the easiest weight savings.

[FoMoJo]

Yes if the BMS senses too much discharge it puts the battery to sleep with enough reserve to start the engine one more time.

I probably won't notice the weight savings of this alone. I've already dropped 15 lbs from the muffler and seat bracket and didn't notice that. But we'll see. I need to do better at autocrossing with less fuel in the tank, that's the easiest weight savings.

...or you could go on a diet.

[CaminoRacer]

...or you could go on a diet.

Need to do that too.

[AutobahnSHO]

Lol it always cracked me up guys spending $$$$$ to get a bicycle a few ounces lighter when they weigh 20lbs more...

[AutobahnSHO]

Went out for McD's (wife's request, she's sick). 70deg so of course Miata top down. Kid at the window says he loves the car, asks what kind it is. I say "Mazda Miata. This one's a 2000, the new ones are REAAALLY nice!"

"Yours is dope though! Drop top and everything!" 

[r0tor]

I think after EVs take over, the loss of lightness will be a bigger crime than the loss of manual transmissions and engine noise

[AutobahnSHO]

Scrappy had to roll with the top up today.

It rained ultra hard and Odyssey was in the shop for tires.

[AutobahnSHO]

LOL
I saw someone selling a 1999 Miata Auto with replaced seats (but they're still worn) in same color as Scrappy- with a hardtop, for $5500.

They'd sell the car alone for $4500 and hardtop alone for $2500. Showed wife just for fun, she says do we want to sell Scrappy to buy it. NO!

BUT, she didn't drive Scrappy even once while I was gone- and she's only driven it twice. SO many hills around here- starting on them makes her nervous.

I've actually looked at NB PRHT from time to time- to have a car for "toodling" or long road trips- and sad to say automatic could be the best as we get older. Sure not as much "fun" but some mornings going into the Fort gate uphill at 3mph stop and go I wish I had picked a different car.

Anyway we just spent so much money on Mav and Scrappy is awesome (for many reasons) AND house payoff plan, I don't think more car expenditures are a good idea for now....

[Laconian]

You don't want an auto Miata. The engine doesn't make a lot of power to begin with amd automatics from that era were really parasitic.

[AutobahnSHO]

You don't want an auto Miata. The engine doesn't make a lot of power to begin with amd automatics from that era were really parasitic.

I know, but it would be a nice 'cruiser'. We really enjoy using the car as a "toodling" car- we get so much good weather here. Sure it's not the fastest even as a manual but my 'thusiast strength gets weaker each year.

[CaminoRacer]

An auto ND is probably decent since it's a modern 6 speed.

[Laconian]

I saw a couple broccoli-haired Gen Z dudes in a PT Cruiser convertible. You should get one of those.

[AutobahnSHO]

I saw a couple broccoli-haired Gen Z dudes in a PT Cruiser convertible. You should get one of those.

Those and Mustangs are hard NO from wifey.

[Laconian]

G37 convertible!

[AutobahnSHO]

Lol. The only reason I've been able to drive Miatas is because of the stupid low entry price.

For now we'll just keep what we have.

[AutobahnSHO]

TWO black NCs for sale on lots near us, one has sticker for $8k. Is it a sign?

[Rich]

TWO black NCs for sale on lots near us, one has sticker for $8k. Is it a sign?

Holy shit that's cheap.  I've seen NBs go for 12k on the auction sites.

[CaminoRacer]

Holy shit that's cheap.  I've seen NBs go for 12k on the auction sites.

NAs are definitely classics now. NBs on the edge and gaining value. But I think NCs are still just viewed as aging used cars

[Rich]

Even still, in this environment it seems like if a car is clean and without rust, it's a 10k car. I've been so jaded by this market.

[AutobahnSHO]

NAs are going up in price, NCs were never as desirable anyway.

I think the overall market is finally over the peak- hopefully coming back down.

[AutobahnSHO]

It was overcast but not too hot today, I'm switching units and that involves running from office to office getting signatures and "in processing". Some young (20s) Soldier said, "Nice Miata, Sir!" 

[Eye of the Tiger]

It was overcast but not too hot today, I'm switching units and that involves running from office to office getting signatures and "in processing". Some young (20s) Soldier said, "Nice Miata, Sir!" 

Sounds like a trouble maker

[AutobahnSHO]

Sounds like a trouble maker

Later I wondered if he's as old as the car.

[CaminoRacer]

Later I wondered if he's as old as the car.

It's weird that NAs can get classic plates now