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1997 Mazda Miata convertible.

~158k, Driven almost daily until the snow started to fall.

Good tread left on tires, Toyo Proxes R1R Extreme-Performance Summer Tires, racing compound, street legal, rain safe, soft. on super light enki (racing <12lbs each) wheels.
Clean undercarriage, no rot, was painted previous to my purchasing by previous owner.
Currently has NY inspection, good thru June 2014. Check engine light is NOT on.
Does consume 1/2 quart of oil ever 3500 miles or so. does not smoke or drip.
Synthetic oil change every 3500 miles. spare new air filter.
Power windows (slow but still work, tracks need lubricating), powers steering, 5 speed manual.

1.8l 4cyl, with stock "type" exhaust installed. This exhaust is a little bit louder than a stock muffler.

Car has AC system, compressor kicks on when button is pressed, however I would guess no coolant in system. I did not check it, my intent would have been to remove the weight. it is a convertible.
Heater works well.

Drilled and slotted disc brake rotors.
Neoprene bushing kit installed to stiffen up the ride for autocross. the previous owner raced it a couple of times. (autocross is parking lot time trial type racing, car against cones and clock)

Cloth interior, seat show signs of wear, no large rips or tears. Good glass and mirrors.
Kenwood DVD/CD, bluetooth deck, touch screen, iPod and iPhone (4s) compatible controls through the screen (need to buy the cable). Satellite radio ready.
Kicker front component speakers with door tweeters, Seat headrest speakers.

Floor mats
Black manual soft top has a few nicks and scrapes, zip down rear vinyl window. Does not appear to leak.

EXTRAS
A vanity chrome "roll bar" (they say it offers no roll over protection).

Borla racing stainless steel cat back exhaust with removable baffle (not installed) ($461 from Borla direct) super loud, supposedly adds HP!

stock exhaust from a 1994. needs a port for the second o2 sensor to be able to be used with the 97, but direct fit.

plastic/clear behind seat wind screen.

rear hitch for bike rack and or towing (I used it for bike rack).

spare tire, jack, custom paint.

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Such automotive black boxes have been in existence since the 1990s, and all current Ford, General Motors, Mazda and Toyota vehicles are so equipped. NHTSA has been attempting to make these data recorders mandatory for automakers, and according to The Detroit News, the White House Office of Management Budget has just finished reviewing the proposal, clearing the way. Now NHTSA is expected to draft new legislation to make the boxes a requirement.
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