I want to buy a Miata!!!

You forgot eBay...Larry HIll

Ah yes I did, but I have been searching that as well - thanks though.

I think you're out of line on the $2k price, unless you want a car that was stolen and stripped?

On the newwer car, you mention you want top and clutch replaced, sorry but a properly used miata clutch will not need replacing at this age / mileage (under 100k), same goes for the top. Generally tops last about 7 yrs on up to 10 or more if well protected and such.

I'm all for you getting your full wish list but don't be penny wise and pound foolish as they say. If someone's taken good care of thier car (and that should be important to you), they are going to want to get a reasonable price. If it hasn't been cared for they are more likely to just want to unload it for the minimum.

Chris

92BB&T

You're assessment sounds pretty accurate. I paid $2500 for my '92 last January, it was no where near prestine however. I had to replace the top, radiator, and brakes soon after buying it (I was aware of this on purchase and talked him down from $3200). It had over 190,000 miles when I bought it, and the engine was replaced 45,000 miles prior. The thing runs great after fixing those problems, however there is some noise coming from the drivetrain which I noted when I bought it 15,000 miles ago. I'm not sure how long the transmission/differential lasts in these cars. I replaced all of the fluids with synthetic, same as the owner before me used religiously, to no avail. The sound doesn't appear to be worsening, so I am completely satisfied with the car and surprised with it's durability after the loving abuse I throw it daily. The engine has seen 6500+ rpm a couple of times a week for the past year and the thing still purrs like a kitten and reved freely after replacing the fuel filter... While I'm on it, has anyone else noticed how sensitive these cars are to dirty fuel filters? After only

5,000 miles on the last one, the engine is starting to lose some of it's instant throttle response it had on the last change. Are there any performance brands out there?

It may be the fuel! I'm having lots of trouble with the injectors sticking, and believe bad gas is the culprit. Since most of the stations get gas from the same tanker company and refiner (in this area) there is no safe source that I've yet found.

What about fuel addative as a regular thing, maybe every other tankfull?

Chris

92BB&T