Change is good! 1992 Mazda Miata
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
And now for something completely different...
I distinctly remember the first time I read an article about the all new 1990 Mazda Miata. In fact, I still have the issue of Car and Driver! I was intrigued by the total package, but most impressed with how a new car, built in Japan, could evoke comparisons to some of the greatest roadsters ever built. As the years went by, I read of more and more praise by the magazine writers. This has fostered a distant appreciation for Miatas and I've always been "sorta" looking for a 1990-1993 model.
When spring rolled around this year, I felt like it was time to try something completely new and different with the 'ole car hobby. I wanted a lightweight, reliable sports car that wouldn't break the bank and one car fit the bill more than any other. The Mazda Miata.
I began seriously searching a few months ago, but kept finding the same stuff. "Nice" cars, but with some major quirk that would turn me away. Just when I was starting to lose faith I came across a gem! I called immediately, went to see it later that evening, and picked it up a couple days later. I've never seen myself as a yellow car guy, but for some reason, it just looks right on a Miata. That and the fact that this was a rare beast with the factory hardtop. Only 1,519 were made in Sunburst Yellow and of that 519 wore factory hardtops.
This particular car was owned by a lady who had pampered it from day one. She was a great owner, keeping track of all the maintenance and even threw in the stock wheels/tires, stereo, car cover, tonneau cover and a few other parts. The car currently has a littler over 73,000 miles, is in superb condition inside and out.
I don't have any immediate plans for it, other than putting the top down and enjoying finally owning a Miata after all of these years!
Labels: miata
posted by Tom T. @ 8:39 PM,
7 Comments:
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At June 21, 2007 7:03 PM,
Sean said...
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Hey, was just trying to find some info on Dodge Colts and came across your site, just leaving a message to say it's awesome and I love the info. I have a 1989 Dodge Colt Turbo coming my way this Saturday (June 23, 2007), it should be fun. Anyways, great site, great info, and I love that Miata, have fun!
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At June 21, 2007 7:11 PM,
CT said...
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Welcome to the club Tom!
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At June 21, 2007 7:12 PM,
CT said...
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Welcome to the club Tom! What's nice about getting one now is that you have several months of warm weather driving to look forward to.
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At June 22, 2007 10:19 AM,
Tom T. said...
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Thanks Sean! Welcome and come back again soon. Oh, and great find on the 89 Colt GT. Best of luck.
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At June 26, 2007 5:00 PM,
kyle austin davis the first said...
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so...does this mean youre gonna hock the mirage?? ive got a military bonus comin up this year...*wink wink* ;)
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At July 9, 2007 3:33 PM,
said...
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Its a girly car, but nothing a good transplant wouldn't help.
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At July 10, 2007 6:53 AM,
Tom T. said...
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Thanks for the comments guys. And it may indeed be a girly car, but I've got a little something in store to take care of that. :-)
