# Looking for a Maiata **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 8, 2011, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322 "2011-09-08T14:33:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gray\_es300](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/4af34b/32.png) [@gray\_es300](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gray_es300)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322/1 "2011-09-08T14:33:15Z")
Like the title says, im looking for a miata, preferably with the 1.8, one with pop-up headlights (anything up until 2001 to be honest even without the popup headlights, depends) manual transmission, and IT WILL BE MY DAILY DRIVER. I talked to someone who daily drives a 96 and he said with snow tires, it is bearable. So my question is, who here knows about these things. Common problems, things to look out for, years to avoid and look for, options to look for, and any input from someone who has one would be great. And yes, i have done my research but a little more input wouldn’t hurt. ---
**Author:** ![longuyen88](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/longuyen88/32/7611_2.png) [@longuyen88](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/longuyen88)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322/2 "2011-09-08T20:00:14Z")
I am thinking of selling mine, but it’s probably a lot more car than what you’re looking to get. ---
**Author:** ![gray\_es300](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/4af34b/32.png) [@gray\_es300](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gray_es300)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322/3 "2011-09-08T20:02:33Z")
Most likely, im looking for a stock one haha, i have an es300 right now that i love to death, but i want to pick up another car and i’ll give the es300 to my brother who is just starting to drive. Are there any common issues with miatas i should look for ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322/4 "2011-09-09T06:20:01Z")
Did you check the classifieds section? I think there area a few there. ---
**Author:** ![gray\_es300](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/4af34b/32.png) [@gray\_es300](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gray_es300)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322/5 "2011-09-09T14:25:27Z")
Is wanting to daily drive a miata unreasonable? ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322/6 "2011-09-09T14:43:01Z")
> [@gray\_es300](#): > > Is wanting to daily drive a miata unreasonable? Really depends on you. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322/7 "2011-09-09T15:21:21Z")
I’d DD a Miata in a heartbeat. ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322/8 "2011-09-09T15:36:11Z")
there was a '91 on CL for $2500 a few days ago… ---
**Author:** ![gray\_es300](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/4af34b/32.png) [@gray\_es300](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gray_es300)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322/9 "2011-09-09T16:38:59Z")
I’m the only person who will be driving, won’t be driving people don’t need storage space, but will be driving from cleveland to buffalo and vice versa once a month. In winter i will get snow tires, and hopefully i can get one with a hardtop. I saw the 91, but im looking for one with a 1.8 and an m edition ---
**Author:** ![longuyen88](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/longuyen88/32/7611_2.png) [@longuyen88](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/longuyen88)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322/10 "2011-09-09T18:57:49Z")
i have a black hardtop for sale if you end up getting one without ---
**Author:** ![SnowboardinWNY](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/snowboardinwny/32/5182_2.png) [@SnowboardinWNY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SnowboardinWNY)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322/11 "2011-09-09T20:54:33Z")
The hard top would be a must in winter! ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322/12 "2011-09-09T20:56:23Z")
> [@longuyen88](#): > > i have a black hardtop for sale if you end up getting one without Long. PM your price. Want. As far as issues with miatas. They tend to need spark plug wires. CAS seal and CAS go bad. I always like to replace motor mounts. Stock ones are meh. [Miata.net](http://Miata.net) is an absurdly good resource and has an abundance of information. In fact. Read all of this. - [Miata](http://www.miata.net/garage/) Then get back to us. ---
**Author:** ![JCuz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jcuz/32/7338_2.png) [@JCuz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JCuz)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2011, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322/13 "2011-09-10T10:09:33Z")
miatas are lame but I would drive one in a second. Some of the old guys who have them keep them pristine but when it comes time to sell they think they can get way more than what they are worth. ---
**Author:** ![dawn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dawn/32/7209_2.png) [@dawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dawn)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2011, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322/14 "2011-09-10T23:38:51Z")
My buddy beats the piss outta his miata and drives it hardddddd in the winter. I see no issues with dding one. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2011, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322/15 "2011-09-11T00:25:00Z")
Are we talking about miatas or penises? ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2011, 7:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322/16 "2011-09-11T07:56:07Z")
> [@SnowboardinWNY](#): > > The hard top would be a must in winter! didnt you see the old guy in the miata or s2k i forget which, topless while it was snowing last winter? I see no issues driving a miata, besides the fact that its still considered a chick car to most. ---
**Author:** ![EVOLUTION\_VIII\_MR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evolution_viii_mr/32/5187_2.png) [@EVOLUTION\_VIII\_MR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EVOLUTION_VIII_MR)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2011, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-maiata/216322/17 "2011-09-11T08:41:51Z")
there is a miata for sale on langner road in west seneca, idk the details on it but it looks pretty clean