>> I've owned a 1990 Miata since new. The so called
>> "short crank nose" problem
>> is highly exaggerated.
> I was told it was only a problem if an impact wrench
> was used on the crank pulley bolt during timing belt
> change.
I agree, but I have not yet changed the timing belt on Trish's 1990. I can
assure you that I have never seen such a bunch of people so hung up on
illogical "cause and effect" issues as Miata people. They will swear that
they can feel the difference of 1 psi in their tires on the street.
If I were in the market for a Miata, I would be looking for a 1995 for the
sake of the 1.8 engine, the lack of OBDII, the barndoor headlights, and the
stiffer chassis than the 1.6 cars had. An R-Spec woulf be nice, but
unrealistic.
> I'd do all I could to talk her out of the
> automatic, but I understand that's probably not very
> negotiable.
As said before, if it HAS to be an autotragic, buy an 07.
Otherwise a 92 to 95 5-speed is a great car.
David Lieb
1972 Premi-Yada
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