"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
10/30/2018 at 21:50 • Filed to: brain droppings
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"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
10/30/2018 at 21:50 • Filed to: brain droppings | 5
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I’ve got things to say and they will be heard!
1) I have an opportunity to buy my mom’s “project” NA Miata in the next year, yet somehow I’m way more attracted to an MR2 Spyder. Am I bad person?
2) After dozens of hours of consideration , I still really want a Land Cruiser. But since I don’t want to give up either of my vehicles, I guess the only thing I can do is start saving for one. Current Land Cruiser Fund balance: $90.00
3) I ate too much pumpkin cheesecake.
Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/30/2018 at 21:57 |
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You are a great person for not wanting a miata
CB
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/30/2018 at 21:57 |
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1) Nah, you’re not a bad person.
2) If you stop drinking coffee, you could save $3 or whatever a day! With around $1000 saved a year, you could buy a Land Cruiser in... [checks math] ... you know what, keep drinking coffee.
Chuckles
> Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
10/30/2018 at 21:58 |
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That's kind of a weird thing to say.
Kiltedpadre
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/30/2018 at 22:00 |
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I prefer the MR2 as well. I think it’s because I don’t see them everyday.
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Chuckles
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/30/2018 at 22:00 |
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I do love those MR2 convertibles. I seriously considered one before buying my Miata, but the lack of cargo space killed it for me. I feel like you can either have a weekend bag or a passenger in the MR2, but not both. But I still love them.
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Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
> Chuckles
10/30/2018 at 22:01 |
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ok, i get that it can ha ndle good and all, but why do people on this website obsess over the miata so much? im gonna go burn
random001
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/30/2018 at 22:01 |
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Buy a Montero.
dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter
> random001
10/30/2018 at 22:04 |
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One of the vehiclesi might legitimately consideran engine swap on. Great of
f road. Not
great engine
Nauraushaun
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/30/2018 at 22:04 |
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The Miata will have more storage space, be more useful.
But so will an SW20
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random001
> dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter
10/30/2018 at 22:05 |
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define “not great” because as far as running forever, they’re pretty much solid there. or you can swap in the 3.8 from the endeavour. or bolt up the lexus 1uz from the sc400...
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Chuckles
> Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
10/30/2018 at 22:07 |
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Honestly? I feel like 90% of the time you see someone on here say “Miata Is Always The Answer” it’s by someone who doesn’t own one. It’s a fun car. But it’s not for everybody, and that’s fine. So if you don’t like it, cool. It just seems weird to me to s ay that someone is great for not wanting one.
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Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
> Chuckles
10/30/2018 at 22:11 |
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I personally think its too overhyped by this website and i dont see why. so when i see someone trying to buy something be sides a miata, i feel very refreshed
AestheticsInMotion
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/30/2018 at 22:12 |
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I absolutely adore those MR2's. I don’t care if it’s “the bad” generation. They’re so unique. Try to get a green one? That said if you buy a red Miata just THINK of twins-ing opportunities!
So you have a preferred Land Cruiser gen?
Maxima Speed
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/30/2018 at 22:13 |
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MR2>Miata, any day.
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> Chuckles
10/30/2018 at 22:13 |
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ZZW30 MR2 is a point A to point A car for sure. The trunk on an NA is pretty good, I always thought.
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> AestheticsInMotion
10/30/2018 at 22:14 |
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Series-100, facelifted. Looking forward to purchasing one by 2036. Oh wait, they’ll be selling for 50 grand on BaT by then. HMMMM....
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Chuckles
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/30/2018 at 22:17 |
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The trunk on my NA is big enough for a suitcase or several duffel bags. Plenty of room for gear for a long weekend for 2 people. That was the deciding factor over a ZZW30 MR2. I wanted something I could take on a trip.
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> CB
10/30/2018 at 22:18 |
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Yeah, I was like, “I’ll set aside like $100 a paycheck. That’ll add up in no time!”
Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/30/2018 at 22:20 |
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MR2!
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CB
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/30/2018 at 22:21 |
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Or, whenever the end of year bonus comes in (or overtime, or raises) save that!
Wait, what do you mean other more important adult expenses came up?
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> Chuckles
10/30/2018 at 22:22 |
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I drove my mom’s for a little while in college. Space and storage was never an issue.
Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/30/2018 at 22:24 |
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1. MR2!!
2. I dont understand Land Cruiser values
3. Sharing is caring
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Chuckles
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/30/2018 at 22:25 |
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They are neat little cars for sure. I like mine, even if I occasionally think about selling it from time to time.
Is the one you’re considering a 1.6L or 1.8L?
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> CB
10/30/2018 at 22:26 |
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Yeah, let’s face facts: it’s never gonna happen for me. If I ever had $18,000 extra lying around, the probability I’d ever use it on a vehicles is near zero.
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> Chuckles
10/30/2018 at 22:30 |
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1.8L, 1994
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Chuckles
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/30/2018 at 22:33 |
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That’s exactly what I have. It’s a good car, and it’s got maybe 96,000 miles on it.
So what makes yours a project?
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> Chuckles
10/30/2018 at 22:43 |
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There’s a drain that kills the battery after it sits for two days, we’re pretty sure it’s the stereo but who knows. Needs an entirely new exhaust system. Clearcoat is gone, wheels are trashed, speedometer doesn’t work, fuel gauge is on the frits, my uncle closed the hood with the prop in the way and it’s misaligned, stuff like that.
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Chuckles
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/30/2018 at 22:49 |
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That does sound like a project. When I bought mine, it used to not always start. It ran fine if it started though. Finally got it running and took it to an auto shop to get the battery and alternator checked. Turns out the previous owner installed a marine battery quick disconnect and it was starting to wiggle loose.
aquila121
> AestheticsInMotion
10/30/2018 at 23:29 |
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Same. I drove an NB Miata back-to-back with an MR-S, and was floored by how much I preferred the Toyota. The Miata’s engine was more eager, but the MR-S was so planted (I realize that the suspension was likely set by the OEM to understeer predictably at the limit) that I felt ready to hustle the car after a couple of turns.
If I could find one and the unobtanium hardtop, I'd snatch it in a heartbeat. And then I'd be thinking about a Celica GT-S engine swap.
Boxer_4
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/30/2018 at 23:30 |
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2ZZ MR2!
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AestheticsInMotion
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/30/2018 at 23:31 |
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That's okay, your Sportcross will be going for double that
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dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter
> random001
10/31/2018 at 00:05 |
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They’re pretty gutless, though. And they don’t get great mileage.
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> AestheticsInMotion
10/31/2018 at 00:24 |
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If I don't exceed 100k miles, I bet it could be worth quite a bit someday.
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random001
> dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter
10/31/2018 at 06:45 |
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It’s a torque motor, and geared appropriately. It’ll crawl up a hill of gravel like it’s flat pavement. Mine’s got 35's and 4.90 gears in the back, and the offroad performance is great. my mileage is about 17 mpg average. Yes, I’ve had more powerful motors in smaller cars, but it does the job. I do really want to swap in the 3.8, though.