updated list: VW GTI *really like FIAT 500 Subaru WRX Ford Focus Ford Fiesta VW Beetle Hyundai Genesis Coupe Chevy Cruze Honda Fit Honda CRZ Mini Cooper Mazdaspeed 3 Mazda 2?
So there's the list as it stands, I'm gonna test drive the Mazdas tonight.
So I was sure about getting rid of my miata a few days ago. Now, I'm very unsure. Logically I makes no sense to keep it. But when it's dry out it's so much fun.
So I was sure about getting rid of my miata a few days ago. Now, I'm very unsure. Logically I makes no sense to keep it. But when it's dry out it's so much fun.
Can you swap tires to get a bit more grip without compromising how it handles otherwise?
Also, what year is it? If you do decide to get rid of it, and you're not trading it, could you let me know? As I've mentioned earlier, I've got a friend in the market for a Miata, and I don't think he'd have an issue flying out to get it.
Without tearing the engine open is there any wat to find out when a used vehicle last had it's timing belt replaced? An online database? Carfax?
I plan on getting it done asap for the used car I bought but I lack the funds to do it right now.
Just give it an eyeball, they're on the outside, and we can propably tell you where if we know what car. If it looks super shitty, missing teeth, all busted up, change it. Otherwise, you should be fine - you only have to do them every hundred and a half thousand kilometers or so.
So I was sure about getting rid of my miata a few days ago. Now, I'm very unsure. Logically I makes no sense to keep it. But when it's dry out it's so much fun.
Can you swap tires to get a bit more grip without compromising how it handles otherwise?
Also, what year is it? If you do decide to get rid of it, and you're not trading it, could you let me know? As I've mentioned earlier, I've got a friend in the market for a Miata, and I don't think he'd have an issue flying out to get it.
It's a 2010 GT.
OK so the cases for both cars.
Miata
Cons
hard ride
I don't fit well
worthless trunk
noisy interior, especially at highway speed
can't put it's power down in the wet
Pros
fantastic to drive in the dry on a nice back road
convertible
GTI
Cons
Not quite as good a drive on a curvy back road as the miata
Pros
good ride
I fit well
useful trunk and even a back seat for extra people or folds flat for extra storage
quiet interior, except for awesome engine noise when you step on it
can put it's power down in the wet and doesn't try to kill you
Telling you, man, throw some massive sway bars on a GTI and you'll eliminate that con. That car can definitely handle corners at high speeds after some light tuning.
Also, your cons to the Miata, as it stands, far outstrip the cons of a stock GTI.
Telling you, man, throw some massive sway bars on a GTI and you'll eliminate that con. That car can definitely handle corners at high speeds after some light tuning.
Also, your cons to the Miata, as it stands, far outstrip the cons of a stock GTI.
Logically yes, but the thrill and excitement and driving a race car at a clip are an adrenaline rush I can't ignore.
It's a 98 Neon. I just fixed he instrument cluster so I know the mileage is off by a bit. (early Neons are known for a bad solder on the circuit board behind the instrument cluster that causes he speedometer to malfunction and stop working.)
It's a 98 Neon. I just fixed he instrument cluster so I know the mileage is off by a bit. (early Neons are known for a bad solder on the circuit board behind the instrument cluster that causes he speedometer to malfunction and stop working.)
Well, in that case, if it's over a hundred grand, keep an eye on it, but you don't need to worry TOO much, just plan ahead to get it done and start squirreling cash away for that time. If it isn't broke or causing trouble, no need to fix it immediately, just prepare to fix it when you can.
Serpentine belt just slipped off my explorer while I was driving on the highway. Lost power steering but I was able to pull off. Any suggestions? I just called AAA and a local truck shop is taking a look.
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Generally, I like the idea of the 2904 more, just because it is bigger, badder, faster, and extremely fucking illegal.
Also, what year is it? If you do decide to get rid of it, and you're not trading it, could you let me know? As I've mentioned earlier, I've got a friend in the market for a Miata, and I don't think he'd have an issue flying out to get it.
I plan on getting it done asap for the used car I bought but I lack the funds to do it right now.
Edit- About 80 thousand miles or so.
OK so the cases for both cars.
Miata
Cons
Pros
GTI
Cons
Pros
Also, your cons to the Miata, as it stands, far outstrip the cons of a stock GTI.