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Originally Posted by richardM
At 20,000 miles if you want to check for Hoonagan Involvement:
1) CHECK THE TIRES FOR WEAR!
2) Check the pads and Ebrake liner for wear
Its too early for new tires, so a mechanic (or you) will be able to see drift-abuse.
I'm not sure.. can the dealer see the number of times the engine has hit the rev limiter? I am assuming someone with the dealer level stuff can find this out.
Or.. how about spending some time talking to the owner.. maybe go get some coffee and ask why he is selling, tell you about the car.. and trust your gut about the guy.
Then take it to a mechanic for an inspection.
Good Luck!
(I want an old miata to abuse and take apart and put back together again! Fun cars!)
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Thanks for the input, Richard.
"I'm not sure.. can the dealer see the number of times the engine has hit the rev limiter? I am assuming someone with the dealer level stuff can find this out."
That's a great question.
I'll bet they can hook it up to a computer and find out.
Anyways, this guy is busy as he works from 5:00AM to 6:00PM and has a wife and kids besides he's not the friendly type (I think)