Buying a 10+ year old car what could go wrong?

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Originally Posted by Flexon Phil

FWD..FTL

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Like you're going to power oversteer a miata... Can you even feel torque steer at 110 #/ft? That del sol will come around with a little lift off flick, no problem.

That being said, I don't disagree... But to settle the issue, the miata should have an optional something that gets it up to 240hp and tightens the chassis. Then at least rwd would matter... Never understood why Mazda has refused to make the version of the car that everyone wants.

Saw a new miata today. Fucking great looking car.

http://media.caranddriver.com/images...-s-450x274.jpg

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Originally Posted by stfu&gbtw

Like you're going to power oversteer a miata... Can you even feel torque steer at 110 #/ft? That del sol will come around with a little lift off flick, no problem.

That being said, I don't disagree... But to settle the issue, the miata should have an optional something that gets it up to 240hp and tightens the chassis. Then at least rwd would matter... Never understood why Mazda has refused to make the version of the car that everyone wants.

Saw a new miata today. Fucking great looking car.

http://media.caranddriver.com/images...-s-450x274.jpg

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There are some real sweet Del Sol's out there for sure and some that kill in SOLO2. Dammit, you actually have me thinking about..but to find a unmolested Si (for reasonable $$) will be near impossible.

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Originally Posted by stfu&gbtw

Like you're going to power oversteer a miata... Can you even feel torque steer at 110 #/ft? That del sol will come around with a little lift off flick, no problem.

That being said, I don't disagree... But to settle the issue, the miata should have an optional something that gets it up to 240hp and tightens the chassis. Then at least rwd would matter... Never understood why Mazda has refused to make the version of the car that everyone wants.

Saw a new miata today. Fucking great looking car.

http://media.caranddriver.com/images...-s-450x274.jpg

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RX7 rotary motor would be cool.

There is a reason Miatas have their own track class.

When they designed the Miata, they literally hung it from a chain vertically (nose pointed at the floor, like a plumb bob) to make sure the weight distribution was even, and made adjustments until it was perfect.

I can't find the video link right now, but there is a group of Miatas that do choreographed drifting, like fucking water ballet. It's amazing.

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Originally Posted by stfu&gbtw

to make the version of the car that everyone wants.

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if only.

http://www.turnology.com/image/2016/...8_04-38-29.jpg

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Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier

RX7 rotary motor would be cool.

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Cool? That would be fucking badass. My dad used to have a sweet rx7 turbo. Fucking rocket.

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Originally Posted by Beer Drinker

if only.

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Someone makes aftermarket parts for the miata!?!?! :eek:


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So whats the going rate on a 10 year old?

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Originally Posted by scottyb

So whats the going rate on a 10 year old?

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Originally Posted by Flexon Phil

We did want something nicer, more refined. Speed is not a concern...

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Can I interest you in a 1979 Lincoln Versailles? Available for you in Reno, with all the green-upholstered refinery you could ever wish for:
http://www.privatepartycars.com/For-...s-4-Door-Sedan

Or if you'd rather have something more authentically French than the ersatz Lincoln, how about a 1987 Citroen 2CV?
http://www.privatepartycars.com/For-...87-Citreon-2CV

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Originally Posted by El Chupacabra

Can I interest you in a 1979 Lincoln Versailles? Available for you in Reno, with all the green-upholstered refinery you could ever wish for:
http://www.privatepartycars.com/For-...s-4-Door-Sedan

Or if you'd rather have something more authentically French than the ersatz Lincoln, how about a 1987 Citroen 2CV?
http://www.privatepartycars.com/For-...87-Citreon-2CV

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http://www.privatepartycars.com/For-...E-2-Door-Coupe

Have you guys considered the Hyundai family of vehicles?

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Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

Have you guys considered the Hyundai family of vehicles?

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For me? No. They don't make a ragtop.

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Originally Posted by Flexon Phil

For me? No. They don't make a ragtop.

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Sawzall

Went back with another Miata...01 BRG.

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Originally Posted by Dromontana

pics or it didn't happen. Special Edition?

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Interesting - towed in Saturday

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Originally Posted by Aldo

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Interesting - towed in Saturday

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I love jeepsters! What's your plan with it?

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Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier

I love jeepsters! What's your plan with it?

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Probably a manual-diesel swap and a box with some stickers.

No?

Nice pickup Phil, enjoy

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Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

Probably a manual-diesel swap and a box with some stickers.

No?

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zing!

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Originally Posted by Bromontana

Nice pickup Phil, enjoy

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Thanks, I found a motivated seller. Car is not perfect, but I was not looking for perfect. 91K on her and picked it up for cheap. New Sumatomo tires, car cover, nice seat covers...although I hate the look, they are much more comfortable than the leather.

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Originally Posted by El Chupacabra

Sawzall

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5 minutes with a good sharp sawzall is all it takes. Might even be less with thin Hyundai steel.

Y'all are making me want to get my RX-7 back on the road. Only 234k miles on it...
Such a fun snowmobile. It liked the mountains more than my Subi does.

I sold that boxster I bought last year yesterday. Needed to decrease my monthly budget..I had a lot of bad luck with it..and needed my money back for a house.. Oh well..my gf loved it.. We'll buy something fun together in 10 or so years

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