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    Default Why are 2nd Gen Miatas cheap?

    They have low prices for good mileage. Why is that? It has become one of my options for a new car and was just wondering why they tend to sell "cheap". Are there problems with them?

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    yeah thats all you got cuz shortly after that picture you accepted tasteful wheels and better fitment into your life as your Lowered and Savior.

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    Because many are starting to show their age. IE: needing expensive tops, rear windows, interior getting faded. Many were owned by young single type folks who (as a whole) typically do not care for cars so well.

    They are great cars if well cared for. Check for crank snout and crank bearing failure on the 1.8 cars. Other than that, coilpacks are about the only thing that goes wrong. They are simple to work on too.

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    Ahhh, makes sense. Thanks for the help. Reps

    Quote Originally Posted by Dirty Octopus™ View Post
    yeah thats all you got cuz shortly after that picture you accepted tasteful wheels and better fitment into your life as your Lowered and Savior.

    Amen.

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    like tnomud said about showing their age, the paint for late model mazda's are crap. idk what happened but something went wrong in the factory

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    ask Simon he loves those piles....
    NO ADVERTISING

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    Quote Originally Posted by punkr6 View Post
    ask Simon he loves those piles....
    I hate 2nd gens.

    Piles? Definitely one of the most reliable cars ever to abuse. I revved mine to 9k DAILY on entirely stock internals for over a year before it died.

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    Quote Originally Posted by simontibbett View Post
    I hate 2nd gens.

    Piles? Definitely one of the most reliable cars ever to abuse. I revved mine to 9k DAILY on entirely stock internals for over a year before it died.
    yep,miatas are one of the most reliable sportscars ever built.

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    because of their homosexuality.
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    And I do drive a Miata, so I am gayer than a three dollar bill...

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    Because americans cant fit in them anymore.

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    Quote Originally Posted by slostang View Post
    because of their homosexuality.
    Quote Originally Posted by jfman View Post
    Because americans cant fit in them anymore.
    Hahaha the Unofficial yet possibly official Answers.

    lol

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    what kind of a question is this jam???

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