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areallivehuman -> RE: Are Mazda Miatas unreliable? (3/10/2011 3:02:59 AM)

Mazda are reasonably decent cars. Their serviceability may be a half-step below Honda or Toyota, but basically the Miatas I've seen and serviced are pretty reliable cars, fun to drive; as has been said, not a great foul weather car, if you live where there is winter you should keep the Cav.



DesFIP -> RE: Are Mazda Miatas unreliable? (3/10/2011 3:05:01 AM)

Truthfully, 80,000 isn't anything on a modern car. You should be able to go about 125,000 before needing some major maintenance like a timing belt and a water pump and then be home free for another 50 to 100,000 miles with just regular maintenance. Modern cars are usually good for about 11 years on the average, to a point where they've repaid their original cost and then some. Obviously if you drive in L.A. or have a very long commute, that won't be true.



LaTigresse -> RE: Are Mazda Miatas unreliable? (3/10/2011 3:49:15 AM)

And I sure as hell wouldn't worry about losing trade in value if it is paid for and the new car will be financed. That is backwards thinking financially. Better to continue driving the car that is paid for and save the money you would be spending in new car payments.

Double win.



kissheels -> RE: Are Mazda Miatas unreliable? (3/10/2011 5:15:28 AM)

i would not know.. am more of a dodge man myself



peachgirl -> RE: Are Mazda Miatas unreliable? (3/10/2011 8:36:19 AM)


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ORIGINAL: LaTigresse

And I sure as hell wouldn't worry about losing trade in value if it is paid for and the new car will be financed. That is backwards thinking financially. Better to continue driving the car that is paid for and save the money you would be spending in new car payments.

Double win.


A life without car payments is a beautiful thing. It's a great feeling to know you don't have any payments lurking over your head.



Aynne88 -> RE: Are Mazda Miatas unreliable? (3/10/2011 8:37:34 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: LaTigresse

And I sure as hell wouldn't worry about losing trade in value if it is paid for and the new car will be financed. That is backwards thinking financially. Better to continue driving the car that is paid for and save the money you would be spending in new car payments.

Double win.


Yep. Especially in this economy.



flcouple2009 -> RE: Are Mazda Miatas unreliable? (3/10/2011 9:30:44 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: LaTigresse

And I sure as hell wouldn't worry about losing trade in value if it is paid for and the new car will be financed. That is backwards thinking financially. Better to continue driving the car that is paid for and save the money you would be spending in new car payments.

Double win.


What the wise lady said.

The one thing I was most grateful for when our work came to a screeching halt was the vehicles were paid for.



LaTigresse -> RE: Are Mazda Miatas unreliable? (3/10/2011 9:48:45 AM)

We drive all of our vehicles until the only one that wants it, is the scrap metal guy.



igor2003 -> RE: Are Mazda Miatas unreliable? (3/10/2011 10:05:41 AM)

While your dad may have a point about the possible hot rodding of Cameros and Mustangs, I think the same thing could be said of any kind of sports car.  The converse of that would be that many sports car "enthusiasts" absolutely love their cars and probably take better care of them than they do of their house or their own body.  My own recommendation would be to find a car you like...whatever the make or model...and have a reliable and trusted mechanic give it the once-over before buying.

Too much trouble?  Here is something I read a long time ago in...I think it was Readers Digest.  (I can't vouch for it being true, but it makes a good story and has some sense to it.):

A used car salesman said that one day an older woman came onto the lot looking to buy a car.  One car after another she asked for the keys, got in, and instead of starting the motor she would start punching the preset buttons on the radio.  This happened about 8 or 10 times and finally she got out of a car and said, "I'll take this one."  The salesman asked her what had made her decide on that particular car.  She stated that she had been buying cars for years and that she always looked for a car that had the radio presets set to either easy listening or classical music, and had never bought a lemon using that method. 

Just for what it's worth.



couldbemage -> RE: Are Mazda Miatas unreliable? (3/10/2011 11:06:28 AM)

Visit the forums for the cars you consider.

The Miata is the most successful cheap sportscar ever sold. They outsold their competition by a stunning amount. Original miatas are nigh indestructible.

And please ignore those that profess brand loyalty or antipathy.

For example, i4 engined mazdas, fords, kias, volvos, and some others all share the same engine.



poise -> RE: Are Mazda Miatas unreliable? (3/10/2011 5:45:04 PM)

The older models of the RX7 have a history of engine fire, especially the non-turbo.
and was often associated with the pulsation damper that ran alongside the primary fuel line.
It's too late to advise you now of course, but for alot of the hard core RX7 fans,
and there are many, this would be the first thing they would alter.

It's a shame you invested so heavily and didn't get an ounce of enjoyment from it.
If the body were still in good shape, I could direct you to a few sources that would buy it.

That being said, I'll ditto the opinion of TheHeretic, and advise the OP to look at
the MR2. (especially the 85 model [:D], perhaps with a rebuilt engine!)
An older car is also cheaper to insure.



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