"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
08/24/2018 at 10:07 • Filed to: miata
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"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
08/24/2018 at 10:07 • Filed to: miata | 2
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The Abarth gave me the raw end of the meatball yesterday with some oil pressure issues. The result was my wife supporting the purchase of a MX5 RF!
Yesterday on my way in to work, I took a hard left hander and was met with a flashing “low oil pressure, stop car immediately” message on the dash of the Abarth. It went away immediately, but I pulled over and checked things out. All looked well and the dash lights were off. I tested this out again with another hard turn and sure enough, it flashed again. Parked the spicy boi at work and left it to cool down. So began my researching on the issue. On lunch I went to check on things, oil level showed pretty low. Too low for me to really want to drive to get oil honestly. So the Mrs picked me up after work and we made a trip for some 5w-40 and I added two quarters - the car only holds four mind you.
The trip home was uneventful. No issues, noises, lights, etc. However my searching turned up that as these MultiAir engines age, they start to consume oil. Not burn and blue smoke, no leaks, just casual oil consumption.
The Mrs and I were both looking for new cars. She just got a brand new CX5 touring and I was going to hold out for a few more months for...well I wasn’t sure what. However yesterday she said she’s worried about the Abarth and if I want the RF, more or less go for it! So I am, trading the Fiat and coming home with a 2017 MX5 RF Grand Touring (not it exactly, but as pictured above) - I understand the 2019 is more powerful, however we’re also talking about $10k in price difference. Also, I should probably just turn in my oppo card, because it’s automatic. No matter, I’m very excited to enter the world of Miata Life and have the answer to all of life’s questions.
RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> TysMagic
08/24/2018 at 10:37 |
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Or, you could buy the Miata outright and give me the Abarth? :O
LongbowMkII
> TysMagic
08/24/2018 at 10:38 |
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But why auto?
punkgoose17
> TysMagic
08/24/2018 at 10:47 |
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Have fun with the Miata.
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TysMagic
> LongbowMkII
08/24/2018 at 10:54 |
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It means we can both drive it without issue
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TysMagic
> punkgoose17
08/24/2018 at 10:54 |
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I’m excited about it for sure!
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TysMagic
> RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
08/24/2018 at 10:55 |
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Give it to you for $11k?
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LongbowMkII
> TysMagic
08/24/2018 at 10:56 |
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Taking your spouse’s needs into account?
Gross.
Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
> TysMagic
08/24/2018 at 11:02 |
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What's wrong with some oil consumption? Oil is cheap, just replace the oil when you get gas and always carry a 5 quart jug with you. I'm used to that life, I usually add a quart of oil to both cars once a month or so.
Arrivederci
> TysMagic
08/24/2018 at 11:04 |
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Just say no to auto in a Miata. Teach the wife to drive manual instead. I’m sure that’ll be a great experience for both of you :).
CaptDale - is secretly British
> TysMagic
08/24/2018 at 11:28 |
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Why not Fiat 124 Abarth?
AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC
> TysMagic
08/24/2018 at 11:51 |
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No shame in an automatic. As long as you like it then that’s what matters.
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TysMagic
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
08/24/2018 at 13:50 |
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I know we’re all enthusiasts and I’ve had plenty of daily vehicles that needed regular attention but because I don’t have to deal with that if I don’t want to deal with that - just my preference for when I’m at right now, I’m don’t want to deal with that.
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TysMagic
> Arrivederci
08/24/2018 at 13:56 |
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I taught her on my focus years ago, she knows how if she were in a situation that she HAD to drive a manual - but doesn’t do it regularly. It’s not a massive sacrifice for me. I’ve daily driven enough manuals that I’m happy to switch to a slushbox for a bit
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TysMagic
> LongbowMkII
08/24/2018 at 13:57 |
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love will make you do some crazy things
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TysMagic
> CaptDale - is secretly British
08/24/2018 at 13:58 |
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I really love the look of the RF. I’ve loved the 2+ years with the 500 Abarth though
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TysMagic
> AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC
08/24/2018 at 13:59 |
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^community player right here people, keeping oppo nice.
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AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC
> TysMagic
08/24/2018 at 14:13 |
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Someone’s gotta be the voice of reason. I enjoyed my manual BRZ but I am able to admit that I’m not as good as a computer when it comes to shifting. Nobody is.
Jayhawk Jake
> TysMagic
08/24/2018 at 15:22 |
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But...that...doesn’t........bore.
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Arrivederci
> TysMagic
08/24/2018 at 15:22 |
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Well I hope you enjoy it!
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TysMagic
> Jayhawk Jake
08/24/2018 at 16:16 |
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I will need a name for it. My wife says Mazderati is her’s. To keep with the rari theme , perhaps Mazderari?
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TysMagic
> Arrivederci
08/24/2018 at 16:17 |
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I had my eyes on an S3, but read too many stories about poor results from the automatic. Since I’m looking used, most of the ones in the price range were running out of warranty and that felt like a risky game.
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RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> TysMagic
08/24/2018 at 17:42 |
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....$11k of Monopoly money...?
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Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
> TysMagic
08/24/2018 at 23:35 |
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Makes sense. Cant go wrong with a Miata anyways. The ND/RF/Fiata are amazing!
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Arrivederci
> TysMagic
08/28/2018 at 07:48 |
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Poor results how? It’s more stout than the manual and accelerates significantly faster. The weak spot in this car is the Haldex, honestly.
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TysMagic
> Arrivederci
08/28/2018 at 15:23 |
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I believe there is a class action law suit in process for the auto trans failing on people and it’s not warrantied?
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Arrivederci
> TysMagic
08/28/2018 at 15:37 |
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As far as I know the S3 isn’t involved in any class-action lawsuit. I did find this, which pertains to 2013 and older cars. The S3 didn’t come to the US until 2015. Coming from someone who owns one, the DSG is generally stout. The main failure point is the Haldex (usually the pump).
Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
> TysMagic
08/28/2018 at 17:45 |
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Nice, you found the RF locally? What colour?