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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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I bought an M..

edition...


Miata...

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I bought an M..-thibh.jpg


It's a 1997 M edition miata with 126k on it.
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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totally saw that coming
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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Perfect car for a 5.0L swap
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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Looks nice. Congrats and enjoy!
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 12:14 AM
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i didn't even know these m editions were rare. I'm reading up on them and feel like i got a good deal.
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 12:47 AM
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How much did you spend on it?
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 01:11 AM
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 01:55 AM
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Good choice!
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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Congrats. Love that color combo.
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 07:59 AM
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Very nice.
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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pretty sweet, unique color. Plans?
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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Nice! Any plans for it?
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 11:29 AM
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Nice!

Do this:


Don't mind the steering wheel on the wrong side
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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Nice! You going to keep this one?
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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Nice. Any plans for it?
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Love M's.

Low mileage too!
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
How much did you spend on it?
2900
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Acuraluvr
pretty sweet, unique color. Plans?
Originally Posted by hANDYcaptd
Nice! Any plans for it?
Originally Posted by vas25tl
Nice! You going to keep this one?
Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs
Nice. Any plans for it?
Originally Posted by MarbleGT
Love M's.

Low mileage too!
I plan to keep this one for a VERY long time. Just replaced the 02 sensors, valve cover gasket, plugs, wires and CAS o-ring.

I absolutely love this car!

I see a wind deflector, Momo wheel, spoiler and a resprayed rear bumper in my future.
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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sweet
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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i'd pick one up for the summer but i doubt i would fit :P good luck
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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I'm 6 feet 195 lbs and I fit just fine. I'm taller in my legs than my torso. The 1st gen have more room than the 2nd gen.
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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i'd pick one up for the summer but i doubt i would fit :P good luck
You might be surprised....


And holy shit thats a hell of a deal. Whats the significance of the "M" designation?
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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Awesome! Congrats, Phee!
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
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And holy shit thats a hell of a deal. Whats the significance of the "M" designation?
every year from 95-97 Mazda released a new M edition with a special color.

In 97 they made 3,002 m editions, all in Marina Green Mica.
This year M came standard with 5 speed, 1.8 engine, Cd changer, bose audio, Headrest speakers, M edition gauges and badges, 6 spoke 15 inch chrome wheels, M edition seats, m edition metal door sills, LSD rear end, front and rear sway bars and a rear tower bar behind the seats.

This particular car has a Jackson racing intake and exhaust.
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 09:17 AM
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Can't go wrong there...you picked up a gem! I really have been thinking about eventually picking up one of these as a project car. Sure, and S2000 is awesome too, but also 3 times more!
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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Nice pickup Phee!
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by phee
2900
Wow, thats great! Private seller?

Seems like such a cool car.

<----wants one.
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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i believe the rear seat belt tower bar were standard on all 94+

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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 11:44 AM
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thats damn cheap. I can`t see one in canada under 5000$ and thats any good
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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How does miss phee feel about you claiming this is your car?











enjoy

My wife laughs at me for even thinking about buying one.
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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Congrats dude
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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Nice, is this gonna be an autox/track day car?
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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dallison.

no autocross but i do plan on visiting the dragon annually like i do with all my cars. It's miraculous in the turns.

Mrs phee and i are debating on purchasing a set of 16 inch twist wheels from the 99+ model
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I'm not a huge fan of chrome but I like the wheels that are on there now. Maybe a drop would help
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by phee
dallison.

no autocross but i do plan on visiting the dragon annually like i do with all my cars. It's miraculous in the turns.

Mrs phee and i are debating on purchasing a set of 16 inch twist wheels from the 99+ model
Let me know the next time you're planning on going to the Dragon. Im itching to go again
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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Very nice Phee-congrats, man!
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 07:42 AM
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Congrats! I picked up a super low miles 94 Laguna Blue Miata (43K) a few years ago. I LOVED the car and did some minor updating (black leather seats, some interior parts, new sound system, etc.) to the car. My goal was to keep it looking stock while making it "my" car. I had just purchased a supercharger when I got a note on the car offering to buy it. The guy offered me a crazy amount of money for the car (it looked mint) so I took it. Yet I still miss the car- it really is the epitome of a sports car- convertible, lightweight and RWD. The V8, turbo, supercharger options "fix" the power issue.

Enjoy the car- I loved mine.
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