Finally cleaned up my Miata

"Needmoargarage" (needmoargarage) 04/18/2016 at 18:35 • Filed to: The Answer, Miata, Too Many Cars

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Now I have to figure out what to do with the thing..

I’ve had my fun on track with it, but I feel I’ve outgrown it. I’m not willing to put much money into this platform for engine upgrades or more suspension bits. So far it’s had the interior mostly replaced, a garage paint job, rebuilt brakes, some suspension, all engine rubber replaced, etc. Should it stay or go?

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Needmoargarage 04/18/2016 at 18:39

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If you’re using the word “outgrown,” it’s time for something else. Someone will gladly take on this car if it has turnkey status.

Needmoargarage > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 04/18/2016 at 18:43

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Haha...I guess not literally outgrown though that would be easy in a Miata.

BayAreaMiataBoi > Needmoargarage 04/18/2016 at 18:45

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I recommend storing it until you are +sure+ that the replacement vehicle is completely sorted out just the way you want it, and that the replacement is +really+ everything you had in mind. This forum is littered with people who say "I wish I'd never sold that ."

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Needmoargarage 04/18/2016 at 18:49

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I don’t really fit that well in one of my cars, but that was already true when I bought it. The things car guys do...

Needmoargarage > BayAreaMiataBoi 04/18/2016 at 18:49

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Good advice. Sadly I say that about every car I’ve ever owned. That would make 20 or so I regret selling for one reason or another.

Another problem is space...we have 5 vehicles for 2 drivers. I may be in trouble with the wife if I don’t clear a spot before buying another. :/

Needmoargarage > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 04/18/2016 at 18:52

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Would that be the F355 by any chance? I tried to convince myself that I fit well in this car, but smacked my head pretty good driving over a bump while out on a date one night. Now I have to swap in a different seat every time I want to use the car with a helmet.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Needmoargarage 04/18/2016 at 18:58

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Affirmative. The car it replaced, a Cayman, is much more ergonomically accommodating for anyone taller than average. Then again, I question whether 1990s Ferrari employed any actual engineers outside the powertrain department.

You’ll just have to wear a helmet on your next date. Great conversation starter!

Or take the hardtop off.

thedevilinside > Needmoargarage 04/18/2016 at 19:09

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Where and how much??? Haha, it sounds like you need to sleep on it but may be time to move on.

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > Needmoargarage 04/18/2016 at 19:13

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If you’re questioning it, I’d say sell it, I’m guessing there are other cars on the list that you want to own?

daender > Needmoargarage 04/18/2016 at 19:31

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If it goes, then sell me those wheels. Otherwise, make dead sure your next vehicle can comfortably replace it without any expensive or annoying fixes.

BayAreaMiataBoi > Needmoargarage 04/18/2016 at 19:31

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HaHaHa, I hear you. I +finally+ convinced my wife that we need a garage. "For car projects, +and temp-controlled storage+." (I did it with a straight face, and they're almost done with the new garage now.)

Needmoargarage > BayAreaMiataBoi 04/18/2016 at 20:32

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Nice work!

Needmoargarage > daender 04/18/2016 at 20:33

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Would you believe I paid someone at work $100 for the set? Not a single flaw on them. My frugality was proud.

Needmoargarage > 66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash 04/18/2016 at 20:33

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Too many...

Needmoargarage > thedevilinside 04/18/2016 at 20:34

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Detroit metro. No idea on price. Suppose it will depend on whether or not it comes with hardtop, rollbar, and/or those wheels.

thedevilinside > Needmoargarage 04/18/2016 at 22:01

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I am moving to Detroit metro in a month, funny coincidence. I hope you fgure out what you wanna do with it. It looks nice, love the wheels and hard top.

Needmoargarage > thedevilinside 04/19/2016 at 09:44

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Thanks, took some work to get it there.

Are you moving out here for work?

thedevilinside > Needmoargarage 04/19/2016 at 16:10

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Ya, will be on the NW side of Detroit. I have never lived in Michigan so it’ll be a big change.

Needmoargarage > thedevilinside 04/19/2016 at 16:49

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Cool. Let me know if you have questions about anything. I moved out here from California and knew nothing about MI two years ago...ended up liking it quite a bit.