Miata Mailing List: June 1993, Message #17
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   From: (none)
Subject: Re: Car Covers
   Date: (none)

> From: Jeff Cerier 
> Subject: Car Covers
> 
> I'd like to get a discussion going about car covers. [...]
> Main disadvantage is bulk.  It would probably fill up the trunk of my
> (newly purchased white '91) Miata.

my assumption is that the bulk isn't a big issue for home and work
commuting, unless you tend to carry lots of stuff around.
when you need to carry more, or are going on a trip, you can always
leave it at home.  you'll still get most of the benefits even if you
only use it 80-90% time.

as for the el cheapo car covers, check that the material doesn't
scratch your paint finish.  and in general, be careful about letting
your car get dusty/dirty (you wouldn't do that, would you?!) - since
putting on a car cover would get scrape the dust/dirt against the
surface of the car.

as far as antennas go, the little rubber antennas probably aren't
much of a problem.  if you stick with the stock one, cutting a hole
for it (as someone else suggested) seems like a good idea.