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WingsofWar 03-14-2012 05:45 PM

My advice:

id say no to selling your miata outright yet because of the BRZ. If the BRZ is directly replacing the Miata because of Financial, space, or practicality, then yes I would sell it. However if the BRZ is not replacing anything directly other than just driving the Miata, there's no real reason to sell it. In fact you may even regret it if you do.

If you get the BRZ, keep the Miata for atleast 6months to a year and evaluate your experience owning both cars. If the Miata is giving you problems..such as..it takes up space...i don't drive it anymore...its not reliable. Then get rid of it, because it has served you plenty and your attachment to it has lessened.

If there's no rush to sell..don't rush. Take the time to think about it, while you have that time. And have your wife engaged in the thoughts and decisions with you.
1. She'll love you for it.
2. She might even support you turning it into a track car if you play your cards right.
3. An extra unused car on tap apart from daily driven vehicles puts commuting issues at ease when a car is down for maintenance & repair.

NastyNate 03-15-2012 12:20 AM

You'll regret selling the miata. Do the maintenance, add some boost, maybe up the suspension and you've got a more fun car thats paid for...Keep in in mind I own modded Mazdaspeed Miata.

n2oinferno 03-15-2012 12:41 AM

I'll go with option D.) Get a bigger garage. Or a lift to park the Miata on and your DD under it. :D
http://www.mustknowhow.com/wp-conten...s_carlift2.jpg

tranzformer 03-15-2012 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2oinferno (Post 156305)
I'll go with option D.) Get a bigger garage. Or a lift to park the Miata on and your DD under it. :D
http://www.mustknowhow.com/wp-conten...s_carlift2.jpg

Is that your garage n2oinferno? If so, very impressive!

blur 03-15-2012 12:43 AM

If I were you I'd wait on the roadster 86. Then sell the miata :p

http://images-2.drive.com.au/2012/03..._729-420x0.jpg

ashtray 03-15-2012 01:52 AM

I got a 3 car garage, but one spot is filled with storage items. I've thought about putting the stuff in a storage unit but $200/mo is way too pricey!

(I could probably get a 2 post lift for a year or two's worth of storage rent!)

Re: Miata. Have FM 1.5 suspension (new) and frame rails. Supercharger has always interested me, but I've resisted. (no value added to car - a $4k investment and a potential for not passing smog and a reduced resale value).

Here's a pic:
http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/o...e/39ef7dd1.jpg

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/o...027f4708-1.jpg

tranzformer 03-15-2012 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashtray (Post 156347)
I got a 3 car garage, but one spot is filled with storage items. I've thought about putting the stuff in a storage unit but $200/mo is way too pricey!

(I could probably get a 2 post lift for a year or two's worth of storage rent!)

Re: Miata. Have FM 1.5 suspension (new) and frame rails. Supercharger has always interested me, but I've resisted. (no value added to car - a $4k investment and a potential for not passing smog and a reduced resale value).


With that info I say keep it. But always talk things over with the wife. A happy wife is a happy life. :thumbsup:

Enemies 03-15-2012 02:21 AM

Garage sale! If it's in storage you don't need it! :P

n2oinferno 03-15-2012 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranzformer (Post 156307)
Is that your garage n2oinferno? If so, very impressive!

No, that's from the manufacturer's site. I wish though!


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