superducky
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Hey all,
New to the Mazda forums. As the title suggests I am looking to buy my first actual car as an 18 year old and was looking for a reliable, RWD, fun sports car. Well, as always Miata Is Always The Answer (MIATA).
I've test driven 3 or 4 NAs (one of the NAs being a Mazdaspeed with a stock and rare turbo) and 1 NC for the fun of it. I fell in love with the driving experience of it. I have driven a Nissan Frontier truck for the past 2 years and want a fun little sports car to go to college.
So my concerns. What are some common things to look at when buying a used one? I test drove the 1.8L and 1.6L and didn't feel a huge difference (except more torque in 1st gear). Are the 1.8L models worth it? Is a 1.8L swap easy on a 1.6?
What about insurance yearly on these things? Im 18 and male (lol the worst f the worst in rates). Anybody know the price range for liability only or full coverage?
Also what are some common problems and upgrades begginers do to their car? I have maintained my truck for 2 years so I am not new to working on them, but I am new to upgrading. I just want a reliable and fun daily driver. Any tips? Thanks guys!
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New to the Mazda forums. As the title suggests I am looking to buy my first actual car as an 18 year old and was looking for a reliable, RWD, fun sports car. Well, as always Miata Is Always The Answer (MIATA).
I've test driven 3 or 4 NAs (one of the NAs being a Mazdaspeed with a stock and rare turbo) and 1 NC for the fun of it. I fell in love with the driving experience of it. I have driven a Nissan Frontier truck for the past 2 years and want a fun little sports car to go to college.
So my concerns. What are some common things to look at when buying a used one? I test drove the 1.8L and 1.6L and didn't feel a huge difference (except more torque in 1st gear). Are the 1.8L models worth it? Is a 1.8L swap easy on a 1.6?
What about insurance yearly on these things? Im 18 and male (lol the worst f the worst in rates). Anybody know the price range for liability only or full coverage?
Also what are some common problems and upgrades begginers do to their car? I have maintained my truck for 2 years so I am not new to working on them, but I am new to upgrading. I just want a reliable and fun daily driver. Any tips? Thanks guys!
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