On 2013-12-19 02:10:03 +0000, Don Q said:

> 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

I bought my Miata when I lived in Edmonton and used it every day until
I left two years later.

The heater was adequate even at temps down around -30C.

The only concession to the climate was that the car had a block heater,
and I kept it plugged in both overnight and while at work.