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 about suitability...
>>
>> Anyone in a colder climate use yours as an only car?
>> Weather protection and heater adequate?
>> Any mechanical gotchas?
>> Rust?
>
> I have a 93 purchased new in August, 1993. For the first 3-4 years it
> was my only car and driven in Ohio and Indiana all year round.
>
> The heater is more than adequate. Unless you have an older miata, you
> don't have the plastic rear window issues (tended to shatter in cold
> temps when scraping - based on stories I heard). The first winter I
> didn't have snow tires - big mistake. The OEM tires had no grip in
> snow. After that I purchased snow tires and mounted them on a set of
> steel wheels. They served me well for the remaining years I drove in
> the winter. Starting in 97/98 I had another vehicle and put the miata
> in the garage for the winter.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Don
>>
>
> You're welcome,
> Jim

Snow tires. That's a really helpful tip!!!
Having driven only FWD cars with all-seasons for the last 20+ years,
that could have led to an expensive reminder as I would not have
thought of it right off the bat.
You're a Good Guy Jim!

Don