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RE: In defense of the Miata

To: gbush@connect.ab.ca, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: In defense of the Miata
From: "sidney raper" <spl310@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2001 12:24:53 -0500
FIAT - Feeble Italian Attempt at Technology

For what it is worth, I like them too.  X 1/9s are funky but handle GREAT.  
All that they need is a little more power and they are AWESOME autocross 
cars.

Sidney Raper
1964 1500
1967 SRL311 00060
1967 SRL311 00076
Jacksonville Florida
http://www.geocities.com/roadsternut/index.html




>From: "Grant Bush" <gbush@connect.ab.ca>
>Reply-To: "Grant Bush" <gbush@connect.ab.ca>
>To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Subject: RE: In defense of the Miata
>Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:14:40 -0700
>
>For the record.
>
>I just bought a 72 Fiat 124 spyder, and my Datsun will be up for sale in 
>the
>spring.
>
>Not that I prefer one over the other....but....the Fiat has a small 
>backseat
>and I have three small children to fill it. Much more practical and ends
>fights over who gets to go with Dad.
>
>I haven't even really driven the Fiat yet - too much snow. But I like all
>roadsters (I've had MG's Sunbeams and Datsuns) and I would get a Miata
>(although it wouldn't be my first choice) - I REALLY like that new Lexus
>roadster.
>
>Just my thoughts - and if you hear of anyone that wants a decent 68 1600 
>for a
>decent price let me know (wife says I can't bring the Fiat home til the
>Datsun's sold).
>
>PS I've been keeping track - I've had the Fiat 13 days and 18 people have 
>said
>"Fix It Again Tony" to me ;)
>
>Thanks
>Grant Bush
>Edmonton, Canada
>1951 MGTD
>1968 Datsun 1600
>1972 Fiat 124
>
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