My timing belt broke today. I'd get a 1.8 unless I found a sweet deal on a 1.6.
Hardtops are great and usually $700-1000 so all the better if you find
a car that comes with one.
Miatas are like Spridgets with longevity, airbags, 5 speed, A/C,
power steering, and warp speed power 3500-7000RPMs.
On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 4:37 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
> Alan,
> Don't be too quick to write off the 1.6 Yada. Fewer cc, but revs more
> easily than the 1.8. Avoid the 1990-early 1991 "short-nose" crank and
> you will be fine. That leaves you 4 or 5 years to look at. Check the
> rear of the sills for rot from clogged drains. Test the AC. Ask about
> timing belt changes.
> David L
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