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Forum: Mazda June 20th 15, 10:05 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 1
Views: 2,856
Posted By Don Q[_3_]
Mazda Miata puffing white smoke after idling

On 2015-06-19 23:18:02 -0400, Valerie
> said:

> My 1996 mazda Miata puffs out white / heavy smoke after idling at light or
> stop sign.
>
>...
Forum: Mazda October 24th 14, 10:22 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 4
Views: 2,341
Posted By Don Q[_3_]
2000 Miata--1500 actual miles--approx. value

On 2014-10-24 08:49:15 -0400, Don Tuttle > said:

> Will appreciate estimate of approximate value of 2000 Miata, 1500
> miles, always garaged.
> I don't know how to determine premium...
Forum: Mazda August 19th 14, 06:02 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 1
Views: 2,396
Posted By Don Q[_3_]
i have a 1991 miata that at times will not go into gear unless engine is off. I

On 2014-08-17 21:17:58 -0400, camper6689
> said:

> I just stated motor with car in first and ran it for awhile, and it shifted
> fine in all...
Forum: Mazda April 26th 14, 04:17 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 1
Views: 1,165
Posted By Don Q[_3_]
Good-Win-Racing: I won't ever deal with them again.

Wow, sounds like a major SNAFU.

On the plus side, you're getting your money back, you just lost some time.

It's too bad that you could not deal directly with the guy who makes
these things and had...
Forum: Mazda April 25th 14, 02:51 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 7
Views: 1,352
Posted By Don Q[_3_]
Opinions on V8 conversions

On 2014-04-24 14:33:44 -0400, XS11E > said:

> Alan Baker > wrote:
>
>> If I could afford it, I'd already have mine in Colorado being
>> converted.
>
> My...
Forum: Mazda April 25th 14, 02:43 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 7
Views: 1,352
Posted By Don Q[_3_]
Opinions on V8 conversions

Thanks for the links. Much appreciated.

After reading everything, I decided I am not as enthusiastic about a V8
as I thought.

First hurdle is the price. I realize it is all custom work, not an...
Forum: Mazda April 24th 14, 03:42 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 7
Views: 1,352
Posted By Don Q[_3_]
Opinions on V8 conversions

.... such as the Monster Miata.

Obviously increased power = increased straight line performance.
But what about cornering, braking, agility, fuel consumption?

Anyone have personal experience, or a...
Forum: Mazda April 3rd 14, 11:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 2
Views: 1,283
Posted By Don Q[_3_]
Next Gen Mx5 ??

I heard that the next model would be a collaboration with Alfa Romeo.
But I also heard that the two cars would not be identical.

Anyone have any links that explain how they wil be similar and/or...
Forum: Auto Photos February 4th 14, 08:54 AM Posted to alt.binaries.automobiles.carshows,alt.binaries.pictures.autos
Replies: 6
Views: 244
Posted By Don Q[_3_]
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013: Land Speed Legends 1907-23 Fiat 'Mephistopheles'.jpg (0/2) 01 of 30

On 2014-01-27 19:35:48 -0500, (Leroy Curtis) said:

>
> Belatedly, here are my pictures fro last year's FoS. As ever, some are bette
> than others. Most of the cars...
Forum: Mazda December 28th 13, 01:57 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 9
Views: 1,541
Posted By Don Q[_3_]
Experience in colder climates?

On 2013-12-25 11:25:29 -0500, said:

> On Thu, 19 Dec 2013 15:22:20 -0500, Don Q >
> wrote:
>
>> On 2013-12-19 10:34:19 -0500, Jim >...
Forum: Mazda December 19th 13, 09:22 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 9
Views: 1,541
Posted By Don Q[_3_]
Experience in colder climates?

On 2013-12-19 10:34:19 -0500, Jim > said:

>
> On Wed, 18 Dec 2013 21:10:03 -0500, in rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata, Don
> Q > wrote:
>
>> Just wondering...
Forum: Mazda December 19th 13, 03:10 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 9
Views: 1,541
Posted By Don Q[_3_]
Experience in colder climates?

Just wondering about suitability...

Anyone in a colder climate use yours as an only car?
Weather protection and heater adequate?
Any mechanical gotchas?
Rust?

Thanks.

Don
Forum: Auto Photos July 18th 13, 10:51 PM Posted to alt.binaries.pictures.autos
Replies: 1
Views: 110
Posted By Don Q[_3_]
REQ: LeBaron coupe

Looking for photos of Chrysler LeBaron Coupe if you have any

Years 1987-1992 ONLY
Two door hardtop ONLY

Already have convertible, and other years.

Thanks

Don
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