Miata Mailing List: February 1996, Message #179
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   From: Paul Harrison 
Subject: Re: WTB: Black Tonneau
   Date: Sat, 3 Feb 1996 20:08:06 -0500

>>I'm in the market for a Tonneau(?) cover for my '91 Miata. Does anyone have
>>one for sale?
>>
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>What I learned from all of this is that a tonneau cover is much more
>trouble than any offsetting benefits. It is faster to raise the top than it
>is to cover the cockpit with the tonneau cover. This is not an exageration;
>I timed it.
>
>Bottom line: forget the tonneau and put your money into something useful.
>
>John
>'91 BRG

Our 93' LE came with a tonneau cover and I have found it to be quite useful.
While it is true that having to move the seats and backs is some what
inconvenient that hasn't kept me from using it.  I adjust the seat before I
get out. If you have a passenger, their seat is their responsibility.  When
I'm by myself, I leave the passenger side covered.  It provides a wind free
place for maps and provides shade for the cooler on the floor. My side I
tuck down behind my seat when traveling so it is handy to use when I stop
and want to keep prying eyes, dust or light rain out of the interior.

Paul Harrison
93' LE blk/red "Shadow"