Gimmie some info on Miatas.
Gimmie some info on Miatas.
So anyway. I was just kidding about the Sky.
I need some info on 94-97 Miatas. I can't fit in the 2nd gens.
1 - What are some common problems to look out for?
2 - Are the Type R Miatas excluded from STS2? I am thinking they have a torsen.
3 - How much should I pay for one? (The Miatas on autotrader that I have found are WAY more expensive than I figured).
4 - None have ABS?
5 - Power Steering??
6 - Do you really give up anything going to a pre-94 model (those are 1.6L?)
I need some info on 94-97 Miatas. I can't fit in the 2nd gens.
1 - What are some common problems to look out for?
2 - Are the Type R Miatas excluded from STS2? I am thinking they have a torsen.
3 - How much should I pay for one? (The Miatas on autotrader that I have found are WAY more expensive than I figured).
4 - None have ABS?
5 - Power Steering??
6 - Do you really give up anything going to a pre-94 model (those are 1.6L?)
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thrdeye wrote:Never thought I'd buy a GM product....
I won't have it for another month or so. Apparently, they are hard to come by.
I'll make sure I test drive that one pretty good before you pick it up!
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Re: Gimmie some info on Miatas.
beastard! I was looking forward to a Sky ... what class are those in anyway?thrdeye wrote:So anyway. I was just kidding about the Sky.
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Head on over to miata.net. There's a used Miata shopping guide that'll help a ton. As for the difference in the 1.6 vs 1.8 models, the 1.6 cars are usually lighter and have 4.30 diff as opposed to 4.10. Another advantage to the earlier models is the VLSD. This is legal in STS2 while the Torsen isn't. If you want the later model, the fewer the options the better. An easy rule of thumb is 5-speed + cruise = Torsen. For the 1.6 years, don't get in a hurry and you can find them under $2000. Later models will go up to as much as $8000 depending on condition of course. Hope this helps any, I wouldn't mind growin' the field in STS2 some since Rife can't seem to help himself to driving everybody else's car.
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Thanks for the info. By earlier models with the viscous you mean 90-94?
With the amount of prep I have put into the Scoob, it would still be my primary ass-hauler. But if I ever wanted to run STS2, or have some fun out of town, I would like the car to be a good fit.
With the amount of prep I have put into the Scoob, it would still be my primary ass-hauler. But if I ever wanted to run STS2, or have some fun out of town, I would like the car to be a good fit.
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