How many of y'all also own a Miata?

[Jim_75Sahara]

I am guessing that there are quite a few of you who have either purchased a new Mazda Miata or talked yourself into buying a well-preserved older model. I am the new owner of this 97 5-speed Miata. It is definitely fun to drive. Tuesday it goes in to the shop for a checkup. I am thinking that it needs new shocks and a new timing belt. The tires are good, the a/c works and the top is quite new and in great condition. No rips or tears to the interior. No 'maus haus' or squirrel nests either! (108,600 miles)

 

One question: Is the 1.8 engine an interference engine? (I am assuming that it is...)

 

Post up photos of your non-BMW convertible. 

Edited May 29, 2021 by Jim_75Sahara

[irdave]

I keep trying to talk my wife into getting one for her, but she's hell bent for either an MR2 Spyder or an original Mini...  But from everything I hear, they're great little cars.  Congratulations.  Oh, and https://www.flyinmiata.com/