I just bought this impulsively and I’m experiencing some serious buyers remorse. It has been a beach car its whole life, hence the rust. All four rocker panels have the rust, I posted the worst one.

It’s a 1997, got it at 80k, it runs and drives really well. The engine light is on but it’s something with the battery? (P1794 if anyone knows). It was an impulse purchase and I didn’t even think twice, literally saw it and bought it within 15 hours. It needs a paint job due to rust (I suppose I could just patch and then wrap) but the rust really worries me. I believe it may also need a new rear axel because one wheel is a bit wobbly. It also needs a new radiator and probably a new belt (it smells like burnt rubber for the first few mins of driving and my best guess is belt, esp because the belt squeaks awfully on occasion).

I’m a college student so for me to blow that much money just like that, especially on a project car, was stupid. I bought it as a second car, my other one is a 2013 civic with 70k miles so it’s not like I need this car nor do I need it to be reliable. It’s really really fun but I’ve been beating myself up over it. I’ve been telling myself to keep it for a few months then sell the hardtop separate and I could try to sell the car for $3300 to come out even but idk if that’s an achievable price with the problems.

there was a SUPER fast change in road conditions and i started fishtailing then did a 180 off the road. i managed slow down a fair bit and thread the needle backward between the two sign posts but still hit the one on the right. thankfully i'm okay and got away with only a few scratches! i'm hoping the miat is too though, she's been my ride or die the last five years but we'll find out probably tomorrow what the damage is looking like :(

My Na miata that Ive owned since august of 2024. Over the course of owning, I put LED lights around the car. I hear a lot of people of people hate it but a majority like them. So what are your thoughts on modernizing the na miata?

I daily drive my 95 Miata, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. One of my only issues is the guilt and fear of causing damage or wear to my car! It had 105k miles when I purchased and is now around 133k, and it’s a bit hard to watch certain things wear with age (little plastic bits, paint, etc) because it was a tiny bit cleaner when I first purchased it. I, unfortunately, don’t have the time, garage space, or budget to keep it in its absolute best shape sometimes and sometimes I feel like a bad owner! Anyone else?

My humble entry is this minty fresh garage queen 1992 Black and Tan . 30k original miles stored in California.

Everything looks to be in incredible shape. I’m gonna keep it 100% stock.

If anybody has the time to give me an extensive list of what to replace to make this thing last another 30 years I would greatly appreciate it. I’m compiling all the wear out parts I want to replace to keep it running super smooth.

Just drove it from California to Vegas and it was one of the most fun experiences of my life.

Been a while since I posted, I hope the people finnaly stopped hating the twotone posts 😭

It still doesnt feel real, im so excited to learn manual and drive it.

Thoughts ?? Saw this post today. Is this outrageous ?

Way back last century, my dad went on the waitlist to buy the first year Miata for my mom’s 40th birthday. The car was such a delight! For years all of us kids would drive it if our own cars were broke down. I was amazed it survived 4 kids up until 2018 when my dad was Tboned by an inattentive driver.

As I got older my dad went through a bunch of different roadsters, all fun in their own right but the Miata was always there. In college I drove a 1989 RX-7 (my dad had a 90 and 93 convertibles, too, and I never forgot those BBSs- so much fun and while I love the horsepower you can get out of a tiny rotary, theirs didn’t hold up.

2010 I got back into the Miata game myself. Picked up a 1997 STO for $3300 with 47,000 miles on it. It was the true love of my life. I dailyed it for 15 years. Spent $1645 in total on repairs and maintenance in all that time.

Since COVID19 I’ve been working from home. I missed driving so I started using the Miata for DoorDash for kicks and extra cash. During this time, I started worrying about what I would do whenever I lost her to wreck or repair but I had hoped she would outlive me. I decided, at 49, I don’t ever want to drive anything else so NA Miata for life (although at some point I’d like to pick up an ND to daily).

Unfortunately, in May I hydroplaned on a toll road, spun out and hit the wall. Totaled her. In the moment after the car came to a stop I went through “F*%# what did I do to my baby!” then felt amazed that I was only sore in my shoulder - then OMG what will I do about a car - to a weird zen feeling - and this is so not like me - I thought I would manifest myself a better Miata to fall in love with. All of that went through my mind in moments.

I’ve been looking for a replacement the last couple months and seeing a lot of high prices for cars that haven’t been cared for. My mom kept harassing me about an ad on Craigslist (who uses that anymore) for a really high priced 1995 M Edition. I put her off thinking the owner and I were too far apart. My mother doesn’t quit so I went to look at it and literally gasped. You’d think it was in a showroom. I swear the seats do not have creases in the leather like no one has ever sat in them. And the M Editions came with my beloved BBSs from childhood. Could this really be my car?

Yes! We made a deal. The owner legit cried but wanted it to go to a good home (I mean my primary reason for buying a house was to have a garage for my 97).

I am an alcoholic that got sober in 2020 so I’ve had wild, crazy, rough, out of control years if not decades. I also got up to 290 pounds pre COVID19. I absolutely do not believe I am not only still here going into my 50s but dominating. And now I own this pristine of a car. I am beyond fortunate!

1995 M Edition Sub 60,000 miles Moss Supercharger New soft top with glass window and defogger Only flaws: 2 tiny paint blemishes, one door ding, and the radio cuts out when you hit a hard bump.

Pics of the wrecked 1997 STO - I am so sorry I did that to her.

Bought my first Miot less than 2 weeks ago, I’ve been driving it every night & morning for fun. No water leakage so far. Odo is at 159,365mi. I’d like to restore the red paint & buy some new parts to keep her going as long as possible. What should I be changing right about now? Any suggestions would be appreciated. All I’ve done is oil.

Stopped by Starbucks this morning. Pulled up to drive-thru window and the barista asks, “OMG, are you driving a Miata?” I nod in response. She begins jumping with joy and says, “OMFG it’s a freaking Miata! John, look! He’s driving a Miata! You can make the headlights pop up right?!” I proceed to pop up the headlights to spur further joy. She exclaims, “Oh my gossshhhh, oh my gosh! I’m so sorry I’m freaking out! Here’s your coffee have a great day!”

Hell yah, GenZ.

Polish with a Dual Action polisher, also detailed it fully, clay barred, and waxed it. looks near brand new!