xx(Vantage)xx
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...with experience? Just like the question says. I'm planning on buying a 1991 Mazda Miata MX5. It's in good overal condition, with only a couple of minor flaws.
-1: Small rip in the shifter nob boot.
-2: Rear window in convertible top is loose.
Other than that, it's all great. display reads about 200,000 miles, but the engine was replaced with one from a 1993 with less than 90,000 miles, and the transmission was replaced at the same time. All in all, it looks good(From the pictures), and it's $1700. White exterior, black interior and top. Has the basic 1.6 liter engine. My questions: How are NA (First generation) Miatas as far as leg room? Head room doesn't really matter, as most of my driving would be with the top down. But I'm 6', 1", and about 190 pounds. I had an Uncle who had a 1990 miata, and he said it was fine, but he was 5'8", so maybe it will be worse fior me? I don't want to drive 65 miles just to sit in it and find out that I don't fit. This is not a dealership, it's one guy trying to sell his car. I haven't seen it yet. If any of you have any experiance with this, please let me know. I wouldn't be driving a whole lot, as this would be my first car. My commute to work is 10 miles one way, and I usually work 3 days per week. Other than that I would occasionally go out into the mountains to have some fun on the twisties, or other weekend warrior stuff. My biggest concern: Will I fit, and will it be comfortable? As far as maintaining the car, that won't be a problem, I know how to do that. If there are any problems with it when I buy(IF), then I can do the work. So if any of you have owned (OR still own) a NA Miata, and are similar size, or have had passengers of similar size, please let me know. I know I would have fun with this car. And it's either this or a Mitsubishi 3000gt, which would be more expensive, and probably less reliable. Thanks for any info!
-1: Small rip in the shifter nob boot.
-2: Rear window in convertible top is loose.
Other than that, it's all great. display reads about 200,000 miles, but the engine was replaced with one from a 1993 with less than 90,000 miles, and the transmission was replaced at the same time. All in all, it looks good(From the pictures), and it's $1700. White exterior, black interior and top. Has the basic 1.6 liter engine. My questions: How are NA (First generation) Miatas as far as leg room? Head room doesn't really matter, as most of my driving would be with the top down. But I'm 6', 1", and about 190 pounds. I had an Uncle who had a 1990 miata, and he said it was fine, but he was 5'8", so maybe it will be worse fior me? I don't want to drive 65 miles just to sit in it and find out that I don't fit. This is not a dealership, it's one guy trying to sell his car. I haven't seen it yet. If any of you have any experiance with this, please let me know. I wouldn't be driving a whole lot, as this would be my first car. My commute to work is 10 miles one way, and I usually work 3 days per week. Other than that I would occasionally go out into the mountains to have some fun on the twisties, or other weekend warrior stuff. My biggest concern: Will I fit, and will it be comfortable? As far as maintaining the car, that won't be a problem, I know how to do that. If there are any problems with it when I buy(IF), then I can do the work. So if any of you have owned (OR still own) a NA Miata, and are similar size, or have had passengers of similar size, please let me know. I know I would have fun with this car. And it's either this or a Mitsubishi 3000gt, which would be more expensive, and probably less reliable. Thanks for any info!