
Is a 94-95 Mazda Miata a reasonable first car?
I'm doing a little research into cars, thinking about what to buy as my first car. I looked into the usual (all those FWD Japanese imports that have reliability as their middle names) and through some wacky circumstances I started looking at Mazda Miata's. I'm particularly interested in the NA's, the 1989-1999 Miata's- and more specifically want a '94 or '95 because of their higher throughput engine (1.8 liter), lack of crank issues, and more easily tuned OBDII.
But I'm not sure how practical owning one would be at my age. I am 19 and going to college. The seating concerns don't bother me (less seats means I don't have to be the bus driver for my buddies), and neither do the space issues as I don't have much stuff to lug around besides a backpack, books and such.
I do wonder how mechanically sound these older cars are, and how expensive repairs might get. Any advice ya'll might have is appreciated.
im 17 i just bought a 1990 miata and i love it the reliability of the car will depend on how the last owner took care of it. its a fun car everyone at my school wants to drive it haha. but the safety of the car does concern me its just sooooo small that even a low speed crash could seriously injure you. as long as you drive safely it should be fine... btw. miatas are actually rear wheel drive so they are not good in the snow AT ALL. also im 17 and my insurance is only 102 a month so i think thats pretty good
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