Sometimes I cry on my bed at night....

"RotaryLover" (rotarylover) 01/12/2014 at 22:38 • Filed to: None

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...realizing that I could really afford it with ease after all even with the payments for my sick toolbox that didn't get delivered yet *sigh*. Seriously, I can't find these anymore!

Orange Exige > RotaryLover 01/12/2014 at 23:19

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Can't find Miatas anymore...?
What rock are you living under???

RotaryLover > Orange Exige 01/12/2014 at 23:25

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I mean this exact model. 2006 MX5 Limited Edition. I can't find them anymore.

Orange Exige > RotaryLover 01/12/2014 at 23:28

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Hmm what makes this year so special?
Is LE not a normal option package for new Miatas?

sorry I know diddly squat about NCs XD

RotaryLover > Orange Exige 01/12/2014 at 23:35

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The 2006 model had a red interior, the chrome on the A pillar, the front air dam and the foglights and the gas door with all the equipment of a fully loaded GT model. Of course they had beautiful rims that came with them. There's a special plate in the center console with the car's number. They only came in red also. I think it was a one year thing because of the launch of a new generation of Miatas. Anyone can correct this?

Orange Exige > RotaryLover 01/13/2014 at 00:40

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Interesting...
I guess the special part makes sense - I forgot that this was the first year of the NC.

I don't really like the chrome windshield trim but the wheels are pretty nice.
Besides the NA BBS basketweaves, I think these below may be my favorite Miata wheels ever - though I've never seen em in real life. Apparently they're from the 2002 SE.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > RotaryLover 01/13/2014 at 01:34

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2006 LE is a nice piece.

And I agree... the two tone interior, wheels, and the chrome surround windshield... nice touches.

I usually like contrasting windshield frames on convertibles... goes with the fact that the roof isn't the same color as the body, either.

I just wish the NC had the coke-bottle curves of my NB Miata... rather than looking like a bar of soap with fender flares added on. But I like the size, and the fact that the top folds outside-up when stowed, without a tonneau cover needed.

Squid > RotaryLover 01/13/2014 at 02:09

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There there, just save up for the FM II turbo kit and you can swallow those tears of letting the NC LE slip through your hands. . .

RotaryLover > Orange Exige 01/13/2014 at 05:51

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That model used to be the one I wanted with the exact color, but not the tupperware ground effects. I found the cleanest one I ever seen for 13000$ but for that price, I think it's a crack pipe.

RotaryLover > Squid 01/13/2014 at 05:52

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I know, I know. But look how hot it is!

RotaryLover > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. 01/13/2014 at 05:54

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Soap bar....you killed it man.

Squid > RotaryLover 01/13/2014 at 06:16

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But look at the power!!!!!!

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > RotaryLover 01/13/2014 at 10:54

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In a positive or negative context?

I hope I didn't kill your want for one. They are good cars.

I would still drive an NC Miata, and probably fit better in it, but part of me would miss the coke-bottle curves of the NB (99 classic red) that I have now.

I am driving it in the winter, while my wife drives the AWD car, since she commutes before sunrise, and it is a great car... but I wouldn't mind a bit more room (I am 6'2"), and the idea has crossed my mind to look for a hard top for it.

But a 2006 LE would be a special car. Velocity Red Mica is a great color, and I like the chrome windscreen frame... but then again, I like MGs and other old roadsters that have alloy or polished windshield frames that bolt to the body.

Orange Exige > RotaryLover 01/13/2014 at 12:14

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I can agree with you on not being a huge fan of that bodykit... and also $13k for an NB Miata being a crackpipe. Couple grand too high, but that yellow is realllllll nice.
That SE I think only came in yellow if I recall what I read last night.

RotaryLover > Squid 01/13/2014 at 18:30

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But I'll be in trouble with the police...

RotaryLover > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. 01/13/2014 at 18:32

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I'd be scared to drive mine not because of the traction, but because of salt. The body is clean and it would hurt me to see some rust on it.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > RotaryLover 01/13/2014 at 18:44

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I know...

we have kept it out of the winter for the most part of the last 8 years or so, but the SVX is down, and the Miata is all that is left. I do need to wash it soon, also.

We do car-pool in the AWD car, though on days where the roads are actually bad. The miata mostly sees dry, albeit cold, pavement.

RotaryLover > Orange Exige 01/13/2014 at 19:36

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There was vivid yellow (like sunburst yellow from the NA) also, only 239 were made. The SEs yellow is just too beautiful tho, like a creamy yellow.