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Considering migrating from a Miata... am I crazy? |
fuzzybeanbag |
Nov 21 2019, 03:17 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 21-November 19 From: CA Bay Area Member No.: 23,660 Region Association: Northern California |
Hi all,
First - sorry ahead of time if you've seen a million of these posts... I currently own a rare-ish 95 M Edition Miata (the purple one); low mileage, exceptionally maintained, race suspension bla bla, etc. It is a fun car, a weekend tosser if you will, and the 2nd one I've owned so I know my way around Miatas. Recently, I've been looking around 914s in the CA Bay Area, a car that I've always liked (and only because if the flip-up headlights)... and come across a couple that are priced fairly well and appear to be fairly restored, at least cosmetically. But - I am a stranger to aircooled drivetrains, my familiarity with VAGs is limited to MK6 GTI, B7 Passats, C7 A6 TDI and B8.5 A4s... so fancy modern cars. What am I potentially getting myself into? I am good with a screwdriver and a hammer; can even handle a wire stripper and a soldering iron... But in the years I've owned my Miata, aside from the occasional oil change, brake pad/rotor maintenance, and tightening of a slightly leaky oil pan drain plug, I had to do zero work on the car... ... it also has a working A/C. Thanks in advance! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) |
gereed75 |
Nov 21 2019, 09:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,246 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States |
Welcome. I suggest that you definitely get a drive in the 914 before making up your mind. A significant drive, include a variety of roads, not just around the block on a smooth local road.
I have never owned or driven a Miata, but I suspect that a 914 will not compare well in ride quality to the Miata - more flex, less compliance, more judder on rough roads, an awkward seating position. All things you can live with, but may not be apparent on a quick lap around the campus. I suggest that a more comparable mid engined ride would be an mid year MR2. Also comes with Toyota reliability. Don’t get me or us wrong, back in the day my 73 2 liter 914 was dead reliable, but 50 years in who knows what might needs fixed after neglect, wear and tear, rust and DAPO abuse. There are probably lots of near perfect examples out there but the average ones are projects at some level. Having said that, I love my 914, for its engineering efficiency and performance and just plain fun factor. Admire Miata for what they are, but don’t want one. Good luck in your Search. Carpe Viam! (Seize the road!) |
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