So The Miata Needed Less E150

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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 04:07 PM
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Thumbs down So The Miata Needed Less E150

Long story short: E150 van + miata = -Miata

Just bought this yesterday.

It's a 2012 Grabber Blue V6 Premium/Pony/Comfort Manual with 19k miles on it. I paid 22 OTD

I was very surprised by the power and fit+finish in this car. All the interior panels fit very flush and the seats feel great. Sync is by far one of the most simple systems to use IMO.

I plan on installing Hood spears, pony projection lamps and getting some all weather mats and maybe some SVT springs.

Enough Talk


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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 04:30 PM
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always loved that color, nice ride man!

I still can't get it out of my head that you sold your TL.
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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Thanks man. i miss the TL on occasion but i think this will finally help me get over her
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 04:54 PM
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Love the Grabber Blue.....but really-only one picture??????
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 04:54 PM
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Very nice, enjoy.
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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Sorry. I'll get some more in a second
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 05:16 PM
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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So gorgeous! I adore that color on the new bodied 'Stangs.
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 05:35 PM
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nice to see you finally robbed that bank and upgraded!
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 05:36 PM
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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Congrats on the new Mustang. Looking forward to your updates.
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 06:21 PM
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Nice ride. Great color.
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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Very good looking car i hope you will enjoy it as much as you can...
What are your plans for the car ? nice gas milage too




just remember about not removing 112mph limiter...
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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my birthday is in november and i might be feeling a little shafty

i accidently discovered this SCT tuner that lets me flash my ecu for 350$.. i may need to update the mod list
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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I love this mycolor feature.<iframe src="//instagram.com/p/dKT_2lke08/embed/" width="612" height="710" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowtransparency="true"></iframe>
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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Congrats on the pickup. I saw that 30.2 mpg figure. I can't believe an actual pony car can get that mileage. Lucky!
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 08:24 PM
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by phee
Long story short: E150 van + miata = -Miata
Those E150's are tough to collide with, just ask the deer who blindsided me tonight. Killed the deer and put a nice dent in the work van door along with a lovely splatter of feces along the door from the instant deer death.

Enjoy the new ride, look out for E150's and deer.

#biscotti
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 11:37 PM
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Nice ride man
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 11:45 PM
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 08:22 AM
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Nice car. Love the color. Congrats

You should black out the grill.
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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Very nice Mustang. Congratulations.
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 08:35 AM
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 12:19 PM
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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can we see the karnage or whats left of the miata?
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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I can't believe you bought an american car after owning imports!!!
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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^Let the import thing go man...
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
Congrats on the pickup. I saw that 30.2 mpg figure. I can't believe an actual pony car can get that mileage. Lucky!
i averaged 29.5 on the way home. im averaging 24 mpg today with a few flogs
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JackSampson
I can't believe you bought an american car after owning imports!!!
None of my imports were incredibly reliable. This new mustang is very stout and the duratec is a proven engine.
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by JackSampson
I can't believe you bought an american car after owning imports!!!
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by phee
None of my imports were incredibly reliable. This new mustang is very stout and the duratec is a proven engine.
probably a hair bit faster than the 6MT TL.
great choice phee!
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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Congrats Miguel! I love the color.
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
probably a hair bit faster than the 6MT TL.
great choice phee!
it doesn't feel faster than my TL in 1st and 2nd gear but 3rd pulls like no other.
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 07:35 AM
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Congrats Phee. Always loved the Mustang. My first car was a Mustang actually.

Enjoy it
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Looks great. Congrats!
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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i've owned the car for 3 days now and BMW drivers will not let me drive in peace. Is there some sort of rivalry between 5 series drivers and mustangs? :rollseyes:
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 09:47 AM
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Import drivers have messed with domestic drivers and vice-versa for decades. Nothing new really.
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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Awesome!! It's no surprise that I fully support this purchase

I remember you asking me a few times of what I thought about the manual transmission but now it's time for me to ask what YOU think of the manual transmission
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