Miata Mailing List: November 1995, Message #239
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   From: BillyA@eworld.com
Subject: Re: Here For Dear Ol' Dad
   Date: Fri, 3 Nov 1995 17:37:05 -0500

Cori,
I'm a dear old Dad, I guess.  At any rate, I'm 60.  I've had my 90 Miata for
6 years.  And it's still a delight to shift gears in it!  If  your Dad likes
mechanical things, he'll be thrilled with the manual transmission.
I like the power steering.  My daughter has manual steering on her '90 Miata,
and I much prefer mine.  I like the leather-wrapped steering wheel as it's
more of a hand-full and feels good.  You ought to be able to find a '90 Miata
for around $8500-$10,000. 
 Look for an interior that's been cared for and for evidence the person
changed oil regularly.  TheMiata's extremely reliable and trouble-free!
 Low-mileage Miatas are not unusual, but I wouldn't be afraid of one with a
lot of miles, if it looks like it's been well-cared for.  If it's got over
60,000 miles, see that the timing belt has been replaced.  Look for a top
that's been cared for and a rear window that's not all scratched up or
discolored.  These are clues the owner was careful.  Check the rear-window
zipper to see that it's in good condition.  This is another clue as to good
care.
A clean engine compartment is good news/bad news.  It shows a lot of care,
but you can't see if any fluid leaks have developed, as easily.  There are a
lot of accessories for the Miata, and they'll be cheaper if you get them as
part of the package.  Pricey and nice extras are: hard top, tonneau cover,
limited slip differential, CD player; supercharger, etc.
Mine's red, too, and it has a wonderful glossy finish!  The Miata's red paint
loves Meguiar's products - Swirl Remover #9, Show Car Glaze #7, and Medallion
for Paint!
Good luck!
Bill Allen
Seattle