Drank the Kool-Aid

> I plan to put only a few thousand miles per year on it.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I was only going to drive mine on weekends. Bought in
April this year with 39,000 miles on it. As of yesterday the odometer is
showing just over 50,000.

I'm also going through withdrawal -- yesterday was the last day I could
drive her on my abreviated insurance policy. Can't put her on the road
again until March.

What was I thinking?

Enjoy!

"The Millers" > wrote in message
...
> > I plan to put only a few thousand miles per year on it.
>
> Yeah, yeah, yeah. I was only going to drive mine on weekends. Bought in
> April this year with 39,000 miles on it. As of yesterday the odometer is
> showing just over 50,000.
>
> I'm also going through withdrawal -- yesterday was the last day I could
> drive her on my abreviated insurance policy. Can't put her on the road
> again until March.
>
> What was I thinking?
>
> Enjoy!

I contemplated putting my 10AE away for the winter but it's too much fun. I
drove it today, 40 deg but sunny, with the top up. Tomorrow it's going all
the way up to 44 deg so I'm thinking top down.

Chas Hurst

I can understand the emotion, but please don't ever hesitate to drive your
Miata. I've had my 91 BRG for just over 5 years. Started with 109k and the
clock will turn over 175k any day now. These cars are designed and built to
last. I expect not to have to do significant engine work until at least
250k and plan on keeping the car until I am old and gray (OK I'm already a
little gray but you get the idea). A Miata is just too much fun to drive to
leave it in a garage.

Gus (91 BRG)

P.S. You've got to drive it to get the Vroom Vroom.

In article >,
fathom > wrote:

> One of the reasons I considered getting a lo-miles
> older classic was the fact that I was only putting 2000-3000
> miles a year on my '93 Prelude Si. Considering that I would not
> take a 1000-mile trip in the Miata (which I did several times in
> the 'Lude), I really think I can keep the miles down. My wife
> has a new Toyota Highlander I can use in bad weather or for
> trips, and we both work at home so neither vehicle gets much
> usage.

Heh, you say that now...

No commutes here, either. Since getting the Miata in 1997, we're only
putting 4000 miles/year on the Accord, mainly grocery haulage and snow
duty. The Miata has become the vehicle of choice for vacations out west
and other trips, about 10k miles/year.

It's just a car. Drive because it makes you happy. If it breaks, fix it.
If it wears out, replace it.

--
Lanny Chambers, St. Louis, USA
'94C
the alignment page:
http://www.hummingbirds.net/alignment.html

I'm thinking I won't make it past Christmas. Probably going to call my
insurance agent on Monday, make it year 'round...

fathom wrote:
>
> I can see myself selling the Miata in 2020, with less than 60k
> on the clock (and getting twice what I paid!) heh.

Why do you want to sell your Miata so very soon? Is something wrong
with it?

Maybe you need new tires or something. If you buy a used Miata with
low-quality tires you won't fully appreciate the car. Just take it to
the shop and get it fixed up and I'm sure you'll change your mind.

yrs jp



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