No Longer Miata-less

"Arrivederci" (arrividerci) 11/06/2019 at 07:38 • Filed to: None

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Picked up this 2009 Touring with 28k miles from an elderly couple downsizing their fleet. Standard car aside from the Suspension Package:

It was a very unloved little car - parked outside uncovered and rarely moved. Oil was last changed at 25k miles in 2017. I’ll be getting that and a new coolant tank (preventative) + flush done on Monday.

As it was pretty unloved, it does have some needs. It could use a new top as it has small 3-4" separation at the seams on the rear quarters of the top. I cleaned as best I could, but it probably needs another thorough cleaning literally everywhere. Fluids all need baselined, starting with an oil change and fresh coolant/new expansion tank . Any other recommendations from Oppos? Brake fluid most likely as well.

Wheels are all in good shape and are wearing newish Continentals with 2017 date codes. Interior looks like new after I cleaned it. Windows are nasty, but should clean up well, too.

The front bumper has been repainted at some point, and rather poorly (look how bad the match is) . There isn’t any damage underneath that I could spot, so I’m guessing it was a cosmetic thing. That didn’t bother me as I’m planning on a NC3 Club swap on it anyway, so I’ll just have to get to a shop that can actually match the Marble White paint.

I’m super stoked to have a fun car again!

pip bip - choose Corrour > Arrivederci 11/06/2019 at 07:57

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congrats

Oppenheimer - not missing my shitboxes anymore > Arrivederci 11/06/2019 at 08:14

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I really like the NC!

Arrivederci > Oppenheimer - not missing my shitboxes anymore 11/06/2019 at 08:28

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Me too - it’s the Miata I fit best in, this will be my second one.

Arrivederci > pip bip - choose Corrour 11/06/2019 at 08:28

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Thank you!

Oppenheimer - not missing my shitboxes anymore > Arrivederci 11/06/2019 at 08:41

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How tall are you? I’m 6"2 and wonder if I fit in it

Arrivederci > Oppenheimer - not missing my shitboxes anymore 11/06/2019 at 08:45

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I think you would - I’m 6' and don’t need the seat back all the way.

Echo51 > Arrivederci 11/06/2019 at 09:21

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Do all fluids+filters, check rubber bushings all over(especially exhaust hangers since those are likely first to go in my experience), tyre dry rot and such.

someassemblyrequired > Arrivederci 11/06/2019 at 09:21

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A good convertible top place should be able to repair the top. Failing that NC’s are new enough that you should be able to get a decent one mounted on bows for cheap. Partsgroup in Florida is great for second hand parts.

Congrats, NC’s are really underrated cars.

EL_ULY > Arrivederci 11/06/2019 at 09:51

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k ickazz!

Arrivederci > someassemblyrequired 11/06/2019 at 11:30

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I’ll have to check that out - I was planning on installing a new Robbins canvas top which is about $66 0.  Until then I was going to bodge it together with some vinyl repair and marine goop.

Arrivederci > Echo51 11/06/2019 at 11:32

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I’ve ordered a new air filter, will be changing the oil Monday, have a new coolant tank en route and will then do a flush and fresh coolant. Mazda recommends trans and diff oil be changed out, so I might get to that over the winter as well.

Tires actually look great - tons of tread and 2017 date codes.

someassemblyrequired > Arrivederci 11/06/2019 at 22:38

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Putting a top on the bows is not a fun job, so if you can get the top fixed (especially if the split is at a seam) that’s the best option.

Failing that, a ready to go top on the bows saves a lot of grief.

wkiernan > Arrivederci 11/22/2019 at 10:04

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Congratulations! I love my ‘09 Miata, I hope you will love yours too! Nice color, too.