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1997 Mazda Miata convertible.

~158k, Driven almost daily until the snow started to fall.

Good tread left on tires, Toyo Proxes R1R Extreme-Performance Summer Tires, racing compound, street legal, rain safe, soft. on super light enki (racing <12lbs each) wheels.
Clean undercarriage, no rot, was painted previous to my purchasing by previous owner.
Currently has NY inspection, good thru June 2014. Check engine light is NOT on.
Does consume 1/2 quart of oil ever 3500 miles or so. does not smoke or drip.
Synthetic oil change every 3500 miles. spare new air filter.
Power windows (slow but still work, tracks need lubricating), powers steering, 5 speed manual.

1.8l 4cyl, with stock "type" exhaust installed. This exhaust is a little bit louder than a stock muffler.

Car has AC system, compressor kicks on when button is pressed, however I would guess no coolant in system. I did not check it, my intent would have been to remove the weight. it is a convertible.
Heater works well.

Drilled and slotted disc brake rotors.
Neoprene bushing kit installed to stiffen up the ride for autocross. the previous owner raced it a couple of times. (autocross is parking lot time trial type racing, car against cones and clock)

Cloth interior, seat show signs of wear, no large rips or tears. Good glass and mirrors.
Kenwood DVD/CD, bluetooth deck, touch screen, iPod and iPhone (4s) compatible controls through the screen (need to buy the cable). Satellite radio ready.
Kicker front component speakers with door tweeters, Seat headrest speakers.

Floor mats
Black manual soft top has a few nicks and scrapes, zip down rear vinyl window. Does not appear to leak.

EXTRAS
A vanity chrome "roll bar" (they say it offers no roll over protection).

Borla racing stainless steel cat back exhaust with removable baffle (not installed) ($461 from Borla direct) super loud, supposedly adds HP!

stock exhaust from a 1994. needs a port for the second o2 sensor to be able to be used with the 97, but direct fit.

plastic/clear behind seat wind screen.

rear hitch for bike rack and or towing (I used it for bike rack).

spare tire, jack, custom paint.

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MotorWeek proves '90s were awesome with Supra, Stealth, RX-7, Corvette, 968, 300ZX comparo

Thu, 24 Jul 2014

Oh, the heady days of 1993, back when the Clinton Presidency was just getting underway, and it seemed like every hot new rock band was coming out of Seattle. Sports cars in the US had finally shaken off the shackles that slowed them during the '70s and '80s, and you could buy any number of legitimately quick vehicles again. MotorWeek recently went digging into its archives to find this six-model test from 1993 showing off some of the best semi-affordable performance coupes that money could buy at the time, and it's priceless.
Featuring the 1994 model year Toyota Supra in twin-turbo guise and MY 1993 versions of the Porsche 968, Nissan 300ZX TT, Mazda RX-7, Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo and Chevrolet Corvette LT-1, MotorWeek definitely covered all of the bases. One thing that might surprise younger readers is these cars' performance. The video only provides 0-60 acceleration times, but several of these vehicles would still be considered pretty potent today - over 20 years since going on sale. The Supra is especially impressive, hitting 60 miles per hour in just 5 seconds. Even today, that's nothing to sneeze at.
Given their performance potential and still-attractive looks, it's amazing that some of these coupes are old enough to drink now. The progress of interior design and safety equipment in the intervening years is pretty shocking, though. In most of these models, having two airbags is touted as a big deal. Scroll down to watch a Throwback Thursday blast from the past about some of the '90s best sports cars.

Toyota, Honda, Nissan and more collaborating to increase fuel efficiency

Sun, 25 May 2014

Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Suzuki and Daihatsu have announced an alliance that will see a push to improve fuel economy from both gas-powered and diesel-powered engines by as much as 30 percent before the end of the decade.
The newly assembled Research Association of Automotive Internal Combustion Engines put the roughly $20-million project together, with the Japanese government committing to half the cost while the eight manufacturers will chip in the rest.
According to Automotive News, the automakers will team up and share basic research on internal-combustion engines in a bid to cut costs. Eventually, the results of the research will find its way into a production vehicle, although it's unclear just when we'll see the fruits of this partnership on the road.

Mazda Miata RF gets price bump for 2019

Mon, Jul 30 2018

Over the past couple of months, Mazda has been releasing information about updates for the 2019 model year of the MX-5 Miata. We got details about the car's 2.0-liter I4 making 181 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. The car also gets a telescoping steering wheel, new door stops, updated cupholders and seat levers, standard rear-view camera and 17-inch wheels. Later, we learned the new Miata would also be a smidge more efficient. Now, Mazda has announced pricing for the 2019 Miata RF. Going on sale in August, the 2019 Miata MX-5 RF starts at $33,240 (including $895 in destination fees) for the Club trim level with a six-speed manual transmission. That's a price increase of $435. That doesn't seem so bad when you consider the extra 26 horsepower and higher redline. The Club 6MT can also be optioned with Brembo brakes and BBS wheels for an extra $3,770, or the Brembo/BBS/Recaro package for $4,670. The MX-5 Club with six-speed automatic comes with paddle shifters and sport mode for $33,840, but isn't available with the Brembo/BBS packages. The i-ActiveSense package, which includes features like Smart City Brake Support and lane-departure warning is a $450 option for the Club 6AT. MSRP for the Grand Touring trim starts at $34,230 with a six-speed manual transmission, which is $585 more than the outgoing model. The new GT-S package for the Grand Touring 6MT adds $750, and comes with a front shock tower brace, limited-slip rear differential, Bilstein dampers and a hand-painted black roof. The Grand Touring with six-speed automatic goes for $35,305. Auburn Nappa leather adds another $300. In terms of exterior colors, there are three premium options to choose from, each with its own added price. The gorgeous Soul Red Crystal tacks on another $595 to the price of the Miata RF. Machine Gray Metallic adds $300, while Snowflake White Pearl Mica costs $200. Pricing for the soft-top version of the 2019 Miata hasn't been announced yet. Related Video:

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