I bought a Miata! 

"Milky" (jordanmielke) 10/02/2017 at 10:13 • Filed to: MX5, Miata, ND, Crossfire

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Then took it to the tail of the dragon and drove it home 1000 miles on the second day of having a manual.

I really like this car.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Milky 10/02/2017 at 10:17

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Congrats! Very nice car. I’d guess this means the Crossfire will be finding a new home?

Dasupersprint - base trim is enough > Milky 10/02/2017 at 10:17

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Niiiice

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Milky 10/02/2017 at 10:17

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So when’re ya gonna let me have at it? :p

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Milky 10/02/2017 at 10:18

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Congrats man!!!! Best colour too!

Milky > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 10/02/2017 at 10:21

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Yea. It’d be cool to keep it as a winter beater, but it’d be even cooler to have a couple grand back in my pocket.

Milky > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/02/2017 at 10:23

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When you let me have a go in the ‘stang.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Milky 10/02/2017 at 10:28

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Congrats! When you were shopping around, did you compare it against the Fiat version?

Chariotoflove > Milky 10/02/2017 at 10:33

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Hooray! Congrats.

Nerd-Vol > Milky 10/02/2017 at 10:35

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Congrats!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Milky 10/02/2017 at 10:35

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Sell the crossfire and use some of the money to buy a clapped out C4 Corvette and winter drive that.

Milky > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 10/02/2017 at 10:39

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Yea and a 124 Abarth was nice, but too much money. Not enough out there or used yet. And well, the Club Miata is just nice.

Milky > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 10/02/2017 at 10:42

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I already have plans for when the snow comes.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Milky 10/02/2017 at 10:56

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That is a good plan

sony1492 > Milky 10/02/2017 at 11:01

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Way to go, a long drive in a new car is always fun.

Tripper > Milky 10/02/2017 at 11:11

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Congrats!!! Keeping the crossfire or nah?

red014 > Milky 10/02/2017 at 11:12

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Milky > sony1492 10/02/2017 at 11:16

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Honestly, sitting for 12 hours in it wasn’t bad. Got a crash course in manual too!

Milky > Tripper 10/02/2017 at 11:19

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Dont need 2 red 2 seaters, esp. in the state with the highest car insurance. Sadly its time to go has come.

Milky > red014 10/02/2017 at 11:21

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I lost my hipster cred. But I gained a warranty, reliability, 10mpg, a top that goes up/down, a nice interior ...

red014 > Milky 10/02/2017 at 11:25

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Oh, that was meant as a “welcome to the club.” Proud owner of a 2010 GT checking in!

Milky > red014 10/02/2017 at 11:32

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I figured! Just saying why I joined the club.

Chuckles > Milky 10/02/2017 at 11:36

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Welcome to the club. It’s not the perfect car for every occasion, but I’ve never been happier behind the wheel than when I’m driving my Miata on a twisty road.

sony1492 > Milky 10/02/2017 at 11:54

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It’s the best way to learn

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Milky 10/02/2017 at 12:36

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That looks really good.

Milky > Chuckles 10/02/2017 at 12:51

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On those curvy mountain roads I was like “yea, this was a good buy”.

Milky > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 10/02/2017 at 12:53

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The SC and Crossfire were fine/fun in the snow. Hoping the lighter Miata can handle it too.

Chuckles > Milky 10/02/2017 at 12:58

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My first proper trip in my Miata was on the back roads of West Virginia. By the time I made it over the first mountain pass I was in love. I went about 600 miles that day from Eastern NC to Western PA, and when I got to my hotel I wanted to keep going.

B_dol > Milky 10/02/2017 at 13:18

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Congrats! Fantastic car, my wife is thoroughly enjoying her RF as well and just completed the 7.5K mile service.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Milky 10/02/2017 at 13:22

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mmmm very nice! havent ridden in a ND yet. Need to get to the dealer and take one out

Milky > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 10/02/2017 at 15:17

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Do it. It feels like a toy to me because its so small and light, but I wonder how it would feel to an NB owner.

wkiernan > Milky 10/02/2017 at 15:35

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I remember the first week I drove a Miata. My face was sore from grinning too much.

daender > Milky 10/02/2017 at 18:44

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Welcome to Miata world!

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...So when are you going to start customizing/personalizing it?

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Milky 10/02/2017 at 22:28

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It should weigh about the same so hopefully similar. I am used to my suspension mods tho

carcrazydan738 > Milky 10/03/2017 at 10:17

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well I hope you didn’t “crash” lol

Milky > daender 10/03/2017 at 10:25

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Got winter wheels and tires picked out. Who knows after that!

Milky > carcrazydan738 10/03/2017 at 10:29

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Ha, no. Poor word choice.

carcrazydan738 > Milky 10/03/2017 at 10:44

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I sat in one of those new Miatas It looks very fun to drive but didn’t like where they put the cup holders behind the seats almost.

Milky > carcrazydan738 10/03/2017 at 11:16

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I’ve only had one in place by the passenger seat, that I move when someone is with me. The main spot for both cupholders is pretty dumb, but I imagine I’ll only have them in there on long road trips.

daender > Milky 10/03/2017 at 18:03

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I totally recommend an aftermarket muffler if you want a bit more noise to go with your enthusiastic driving! Good-Win-Racing is a great source of Miata parts of both stock and aftermarket. http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Parts/MX5ND/Exhaust.html?id=HQERy8dF

I run a Roadster Sport on mine since I have the option of bolting in a baffle if I want to lower my exhaust note for long drives and whatnot.

Milky > daender 10/03/2017 at 20:57

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I do want more noise, it kind of needs it. I had actually looked up a muffler delete and a ECUtek tune for burbles on the over-run. But now that I have a crazy long warranty, I don’t want to fuck that up. And that one you linked sounds good.  

$400 isn’t cheap but a lifetime warranty, damn. That might actually be the next thing I buy after winter wheels/tires.

daender > Milky 10/03/2017 at 21:04

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I picked mine up used with a matching RoadsterSport mid-pipe for the price of a new RS3 muffler. There is a bad drone between 2.5k thru 3.1k RPM but only when I have a top up so I bought the packed baffle insert...which I lost earlier this year along with the bolt that holds it in place. From what I read, it only drones bad if the muffler and mid-pipe are combined...this is on a NB Miata by the way so your results may be different.

Make sure to list to some YouTube videos of ND MX-5 aftermarket exhaust recordings to make sure which one sounds best for you!

daender > Milky 10/04/2017 at 21:33

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Oh, also, please consider removing that silly black plastic tab on the rear wheel arches. That’s only there because automakers can’t sell cars with tires that stick out past the bodywork. That tab is the legal way around it and it’s an eyesore. Keep it around for when it’s time for vehicle inspections (if your area has them).

Milky > daender 10/05/2017 at 10:32

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Yea my car for sure has that, plus damn, I need wheels that stick out more at some point.

I’m not trying to cut anything up for at least a little while though! I’d feel bad doing that to something I spent actual money on. Definitely going to youtube the shit out of exhaust videos before I buy though. I’ve done that for my last two cars too.

(Also no inspections for Michigan)

daender > Milky 10/05/2017 at 17:33

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It’s molded to the inner fender lining? Dang, I thought it was held in by screws or bolts!

Milky > daender 10/06/2017 at 09:12

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Ya know what, I actually don’t know. I’ll have to bend down and see next time I get in my car.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Milky 10/19/2017 at 01:00

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Nice. I guess this means no Sc400 tho :P