Miata Mailing List: September 1992, Message #70
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Subject: New Member's Questions
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Greetings!

I've owned my 91 silver base model almost two years ago, and I've always had a
sneaking suspicion that there MUST be a Miata group out there somewhere. I
found out when I went hunting for the source of Popper (if you don't recognize
the name, you don't need it).

As soon as I SUBscribed I downloaded the archived mail messages, which brought
a few questions to my mind (and I searched thoroughly: these AREN'T FAQs):

1) Does anyone have a 91 model that's been recalled for the catalytic 
   converter problem that's been discussed here, or does it just involve
   1990 models? I've moved since I bought my Miata, and it's been longer 
   than the length of time the PO likes to forward mail (and I refuse to
   subscribe to Consumer Reports, yechhh! They wouldn't know a fun car if...)

2) Is it realistic to expect the chassis to remain properly lubed for the
   life of the car? My brother-in-law says he has the dealer punch out the
   plugs and attach grease nipples on "permanently lubed" vehicles; is that
   an option? I keep meaning to look when I change my oil, but I always
   forget.

3) Does anyone know (by any chance) how good a service department Rick Case
   Mazda in Atlanta has? I purchased out of state (see my header up there?)
   and haven't had to have any dealer service (yet? knock on wood?). My local
   dealer doesn't even have the setup to do an alignment (BTW, he's renowned 
   for sticking "Thanks-a-lot Buzz" stickers on cars he sells, and they're 
   not discrete little signs, either).

Any help is appreciated, and sorry if this is wordy: it's just good to find
fellow owners out there!

MCA 13378
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-- 
Jim (moore@email.ncsc.navy.mil)

When in doubt, dike it out.