"Louros" (louros)
09/07/2014 at 19:56 • Filed to: miatalife
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"Louros" (louros)
09/07/2014 at 19:56 • Filed to: miatalife | 3
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Disregard the stick-on side pipes and donk wheels; they are not long for this world. It's a '99 with just 39k miles, same owner for the past 14 years. Came with a full stack of dealer service records. Florida car, not a speck of anything even resembling rust. This one might be a keeper.
GhostZ
> Louros
09/07/2014 at 19:59 |
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TIL: 17" wheels are "donks" when on a Miata
JGrabowMSt
> Louros
09/07/2014 at 20:00 |
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The wheels dont look terrible, but Id check the outer tie rod bushings and wheel bearings to be positive. Otherwise a super clean looking fun car. Insanely low mileage though, how did that work out?
The Transporter
> Louros
09/07/2014 at 20:03 |
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There's just something about emerald green '99s and Florida.
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Louros
> GhostZ
09/07/2014 at 20:04 |
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Indeed they are. I'm replacing them with 14s.
Arben72
> Louros
09/07/2014 at 20:07 |
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I think I might be joining the miata life soon too...
Steve in Manhattan
> Louros
09/07/2014 at 20:07 |
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Have only driven Gen 1 Miata, bought a CRX Si instead because girlfriend (now long gone) did not like convertibles. Subsequent generations - am I missing anything, or was Gen 1 the most pure experience? Thing handled like it was on rails.
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Louros
> JGrabowMSt
09/07/2014 at 20:07 |
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It drove very well, so I doubt there are any issues in the front end but I will take a good look when I get it home and swap the wheels for my 14" RPF1s.
Guy had it as his winter car in Florida; obviously didn't drive it much. Luckily for me he decided to bring it back up to NJ and sell it up here.
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Louros
> Arben72
09/07/2014 at 20:09 |
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Do it. Buy my NA: http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4657207739…
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Louros
> Steve in Manhattan
09/07/2014 at 20:10 |
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Gen 1 and 2 are basically identical from a chassis standpoint and pretty much handle the same if they are set up the same way. I've owned two of each and didn't find one to be more pure than the other.
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Steve in Manhattan
> Louros
09/07/2014 at 20:16 |
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Heard Gen 3 was a bit softer, but I'll have to see if I can rent/borrow/steal one to find out. Loved that car, should have bought it, but CRX Si not a bad substitute.
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Louros
> Steve in Manhattan
09/07/2014 at 20:16 |
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Never driven a 3rd gen so I have no basis for comparison there.
jkm7680
> Louros
09/07/2014 at 20:17 |
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Remove wheels, remove exhaust. Then it'll hoon.
IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK
> Louros
09/07/2014 at 20:42 |
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Thats a pretty good price, especially with the hardtop. GLWS.
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Arben72
> Louros
09/07/2014 at 20:43 |
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That's in way to nice condition for me. I'm looking more for something to gut and turbocharge, not a show car. Glws though, that thing is mint, and probably my most favorite color combo.
norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
> Louros
09/07/2014 at 20:47 |
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2,500 pesos. You know it's a tempting offer.
Devilishprune
> Louros
09/07/2014 at 21:21 |
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Sweet red interior on that Mini.
Oh yeah, the miata looks clean too.
Justino6969
> Louros
09/07/2014 at 22:01 |
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Man I wish I could.
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Louros
> Devilishprune
09/07/2014 at 22:15 |
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Mini is my DD. I love the red seats.