First Time 92 Miata Owner

[DesertRoadster]

First time owning a Mazda and even though I have only had it for about a week I can certainly say the Miata bug has bit. Already looking forward to the first project.

[WASABI]

Welcome to the site, and congratulations on your new sickness!!! You will enjoy worlds of fun and driving pleasure with your new Miata. Post some pictures when you can.

-Jim

[DesertRoadster]

Thanks Jim! And here she is, all ready to hit the open road.

[Winlowe]

Welcome to the MR Forum

[—tsingson—]

Welcome! Looks to be in great shape!

[— Dandy —]

Very nice first acquisition. Wecome to MRnet.

[—atank—]

Good to have you here!!!!!!

[DesertRoadster]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! Its much appreciated. Now, my first question is, what is everyones recommendation for a first modification?

[—atank—]

Depending on your mileage and service history, I would change the oil, (engine & tranny, maybe rear diff), then timing belt and water pump, cooling hoses, brake fluids, brake pads, shifter boots become torn, and need replaced. Just get the maintenance up and then you can move into performance, or visual mods. JMHO!!
Have fun and learn about your Roadster.........

[— Malibu Q —]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! Its much appreciated. Now, my first question is, what is everyones recommendation for a first modification?

atank's got the best advice, but I'll chime in. You're in America? And your car has that four spoke airbag wheel?

I'd switch that out first

[DesertRoadster]

atank's got the best advice, but I'll chime in. You're in America? And your car has that four spoke airbag wheel?

I'd switch that out first

Thanks atank, I will start going down the line of the maintenance.
And Malibu Q. I definitely agree with you on that. Was thinking BBS to get rid of those current wheels.

[Flyin 92]

Mods: Racelands, XXR and obnoxiously loud exhaust. Forget maintenance. Go for instant internet cred……………………………… Oh wait…. this isn't CR. Wrong forum.

Carry on

[DesertRoadster]

Good news. Went through maintenance history and spoke to previous owner. Super helpful guy. All fluids changed and up-kept very well. It failed emissions when I first got it and I changed out to the direct Magnaflow CAT Replacement. Passing emissions with flying colors now. Shift boot needs some love though. Vacuum hoses will need redone before it hits the lovely 110+ summers of AZ.

[WASABI]

You're lucky, as the Miata is a very easy car to work on. Spark plugs, and wires need replacement after 30,000 miles. Also a fuel filter and oxygen sensor are easy and inexpensive fixes/maintenance.