Miata Mailing List: May 1994, Message #166
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   From: "R. Donald Doherty, Jr." 
Subject: A couple of questions...
   Date: Sat, 7 May 1994 14:29:51 -0400

Greetings Miataphiles,

     A friend of mine who owns a white 90 base Miata is having a 
curious problem and wanted to appeal to the miata.sage.net for advice.  
After a heavy rain two months ago he went out to his car to find about 
1/2" of water in the passenger footwell as the passenger window had 
been left slightly open by an inconsiderate passenger.  He removed the 
passenger seat and used a wet/dry vacuum and a sunny day to dry the 
footwell.  He thought all was well....   Yesterday, while coming to a 
stop he heard water sloshing _under_ the passenger footwell.  He can't 
tell where the water is located (the passenger compartment is not wet)  
and there is no mildew smell.  Questions:


1:	Is it possible that the water is from when his car was flooded 
	and somehow got into the substructure of the car?

2:	Is this possibly a symptom of a rogue drain tube?

3:	Where might the water be hiding?

4:	What can be done ?



On a lighter note, I am starting to look for a Miata to replace my 
current form of transportation.  Due to my status as a student, I 
probably won't be able to run out and get a 94M and I am going to hunt 
around for a 90 or 91 model, preferably a base or A package in white or silver.  Can y'all 
offer any advice for buying a used Miata?  What price should I expect 
to pay ?  What problems are common 
with these years and should I watch out for?    Any 
suggestions would be appreciated.


Thank you,

Don "It sure is nice to stop lurking aroud here." Doherty

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R. Donald Doherty, Jr.
Medical College of Virginia  M'97
rdoherty@gems.vcu.edu