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Re: Miata bad stuff to look for (No LBC)

To: Ron Soave <soavero@yahoo.com>, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Miata bad stuff to look for (No LBC)
Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2003 08:57:04 -0500
References: <3F79FA73.7060706@earthlink.net>
At 07:32 PM 9/30/2003, Ron Soave wrote:
>Since we's starting to talk about looking at Miatae, a
>few hints:
<snip>
>In 2001, I bought a 6 speed.  A week after buying it,
>it came to light that these cars, advertised as
>variable valve timing with increased HP to 155 over
>138 in previous years of 1.8L cars, actually had 142
>HP.  Mazda was great - they offered FULL refunds, no
>questions asked, or $500 + free oil changes.
<further snippage>
---
Same thing with the RX8. Overstated HP, and they're making similar 
"accommodations"
         (info courtesy of "your" salesman after a few beers)
Peter C.





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