Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22508396)

The Miata caters to the person who wants a convertible sports car that is reminiscent of the British and Italian sports cars of the '60s and '70s - wind in your hair, sporty handling, fun to drive. They are not particularly fast, and do not really appeal to the person looking for a fast performance car (e.g. Porsche Boxster or more types). But, they are quick, fast enough, and very engaging to drive. In fact, in my mind, a well-handling car that has modest horsepower can be much more fun to drive than a very powerful car because you don't have to worry so much about it getting out of hand or getting in trouble with the law.

I'd get her the Miata in a heart beat if she really wants it. It comes with a stick or automatic, but I'd recommend the stick if she can drive it or learn to drive it. It's not a "practical" car in terms of carrying capacity, but no two-seat car is. There is room for groceries in the trunk and you can always put more on the passenger floor and seat (I have personal experience with that). Being a cautious driver will not prevent her from having fun with it.

They are also reasonable to maintain and reliable.

I'd imagine it would put a big smile on her face, and that's what you are really after, isn't it?

I wouldn't wait for the Saturn to die either. It's served its duty. ;)

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22508417)

One more thing, Datlas, the 2019 model is the best to get if you go used.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22508429)

Wait, there is a 2001 for sale on Craigslist for $7500. That fits the budget better.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22508429)

Wait, there is a 2001 for sale on Craigslist for $7500. That fits the budget better.

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22508331)

Some of us read what he wrote and we understand exactly what he felt. If you don't get it we probably can't explain it to you.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22508367)

My thinking is if/when the Saturn dies,

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22508380)

We could see the early part of the eclipse here, before the moon rose into the clouds sitting higher in the night sky.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22507939)

There's a thin layer of haze, but the sky is mostly clear.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22508367)

So the Alpha Romeo "Graduate" was obviously just a symbol (or was it an allegory??), but back to cars mrs datlas has ALWAYS coveted a Mazda miata. My thinking is if/when the Saturn dies, I can get her FIT and she can get a Miata.

That said, I wonder how practical a Miata is for her since she is a very cautious driver and I suspect this car caters to a performance-minded driver.

Thoughts? She does have a birthday in August, so wheels in my head are spinning......

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22507885)

On this day in history. May 19, 2019: Edwin Jackson becomes the first major league player to play for 14 teams.

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Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22508467)

Is it purple haze?

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22508477)

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22508452)

Check for rust.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 22508468)

Are we talking a newer Miata? The new ones are quite tame and comfortable. The older ones are loud and very much not so.

Also, you would probably never want to be a passenger in it, even in the newer ones. They are not built even really for 6'+, even the new ones as I understand.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22508458)

No explanation needed. If people insist on continuing to end up in a crumpled, writhing mass of pain on the gravels, there's nothing I can do about it.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22508527)

Saturns don't rust.

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 22508145)

Carefully, and be able to pull your hand back in a hurry in case of detonation.

#CatAttack

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22508527)

Saturns don't rust.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22508540)

Some of the body panels may not, but the other parts certainly can and do!

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2ab43b26f9.jpg

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22508429)

Wait, there is a 2001 for sale on Craigslist for $7500. That fits the budget better.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22508530)

It's just thought, but yeah TBH probably looking at new or gently used, newer than 5 years. Stay tuned.

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22508331)

Some of us read what he wrote and we understand exactly what he felt. If you don't get it we probably can't explain it to you.

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 22508585)

Does that mean it’s inexplicable?

I see it as an extreme sport which has detoured from what the masses consider traditional cycling. Let’s be honest, It’s fine for those who get a kick out of taking risks, but single track style mountain biking, or even cyclecross, are not the activities most folks think of when the term cycling comes to mind.

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 22508585)

Does that mean it’s inexplicable?

I see it as an extreme sport which has detoured from what the masses consider traditional cycling. Let’s be honest, It’s fine for those who get a kick out of taking risks, but single track style mountain biking, or even cyclecross, are not the activities most folks think of when the term cycling comes to mind.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22508402)

We grabbed the twin from one of the kids' rooms at the house. No box spring! The TV is an old one that was sitting on the floor of our guest room for some reason, and my wife wanted it gone. Rent for this place is $2,000/month which was the cheapest we could find for a safe place with no more than a 3-month lease. He also has to pay for his other apartment at $1,200/month. We told him he would just have to suck it up as part of the cost of his degree. Fortunately, the internship pays well.