Miata Mailing List: October 1998, Message #65

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Just a suggestion, but let me tell you a story:
Back in January, I purchased a used '96 Eclipse from a local dealer with a
good rep.  From then on, I had all sorts of problems.  First I needed to
replace the reaer tires, because one had a slow leak.  Then I found the car
needed new brakes.  Next I had to replace the other two tires and a wheel
that turned out to be slightly bent.  That same weekend, the battery went
dead and I needed to replace that.  Now the good one, a bearing spun in the
engine and I had to replace the entire engine!  Also, at that time, I had
found out that the car was in an accident and had been at least repainted
on the entire driver's side!  Well, all tolled, I spent $6000 on the car
in just repairs in about 8 months.  Finally I said enough of this and sold
the car (got what I originally paid for it) and bought a '99 Miata.  I will
never buy another used, non-beater car again.

>
>Even though the overwhelming "vote" was for silver, I think I am leaning
>over the perverbial fence toward the green... I will have a chance tomorrow
>to see them both again and this time actually will have time to drive the
>'99.  Although I do plan to look at a Black/black '95 (38K) in the morning
>(different dealership) that does have cruise and a very inticing price of
>$11,995(no tax or title).  As compared to the (silver or green)'99's with
>the Touring pkg. @ $20,000 (and that is an "out the door" price!!!!).  Both
>seem to be great deals. Then, there is the Emerald/black with PEP out the
>door at $22,500 and I would have my cruise but twice the price of the
>'95...is it really worth it???  SHEESH... I am getting blisters from
>sitting on this stupid fence.  I feel like a kid in a candy store, just too
>many good deals to choose from..... HELP !!!!!!!! 
>
>Got a big grin from this post in particular......
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>I would definately go with silver.  I think the green is too yuppie-ish.
>
>Nick
>'99 TBM
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>
>Nick.... I think it is important that you know <VBG>... I went to college
>in the late 60's and my secret desire was to be a yuppie...  After raising
>3 great kids... all out of the house... and always driving a "family car"
>(from station wagons with wood grain sides to the "ever popular" mini-van;
>with the exception of a Grand Am; presently "cruising" <hehehe> in a
>Lincoln Continental)... AND finding myself single again for the first time
>in a great number of years (a number so great I prefer not to mention
>it!!!).... I think my time for yuppie-dom has arrived!!! <VBG>

Well, we all have our goals.  The important thing is that you buy a Miata,
whatever the color, options, etc.  The fun-factor in your life will
sky rocket!  I'm just sad cause I have to put my Miata away for the winter
soon!!!

Nick
'99 TBM