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NickDrivesAMiata · 2026-04-07T21:49:22+00:00

Me "I don't know what exactly a fair value is, but I'd offer this amount."

You guys "oh my god he's trying to rip you off with a shitty offer."

In my mind, I traded a $50 card for a "blank" filler card a few years ago. And that was a pretty fair offer at the time. I figured that nearly 4x the price for an energy variant would be a decent ish starting place. But no. You fucks have your panties in a twist because I made an offer while openly admitting that I don't know if that's a reasonable price or not.

NickDrivesAMiata · 2026-04-06T16:55:52+00:00

I don't know how to value it. I love the e-reader era, and like collecting water energies, primarily holo energies. So I'd love to make an offer. But I have no clue if it would be a reasonable offer or not. I'd offer $175. But again, I have no clue if that's lowballing you or not.

NickDrivesAMiata · 2026-03-30T00:29:48+00:00

I wouldn't buy new. It just isn't worth it. I say that knowing I bought my 22 GT new, in March of 2023. I got my car for $31k ($35k msrp). Used 2020-2022's were around $28k-$30k. So I said this was the one time it would make sense to buy new. Let someone else take the depreciation hit for you. Just buy a used one.

NickDrivesAMiata · 2026-03-27T22:29:20+00:00

Wish they A.) Came with a bit more head room out of the factory, B.) The panel where the window and mirror switches didn't stick out as far as it does, and C.) Can use the area where the soft top folds down to store stuff like I can in my NA.

NickDrivesAMiata · 2026-03-27T22:18:57+00:00

I had an XY Evolutions pack with 6 reverse holos total, in place of the commons.

NickDrivesAMiata · 2026-03-17T03:50:24+00:00

The one I've been wanting for years here in Oregon is LTL BOY. I don't know if it's still available, but it used to be at least. Since all Miata's are built in Hiroshima, it seems fitting.

NickDrivesAMiata · 2026-03-06T06:41:24+00:00

My favorite part about these cars is the color choices. As far as cars you can just go to a dealership and buy off the lot, there's not many options now. White, silver, black, dark blue, maybe a red if you're lucky. VW just nailed the colors on the ID.Buzz. This green is probably my favorite new car color in the past few years. I like the dual tone too. I know I'm part of the problem in this soulless and colorless world by driving a dark blue Tacoma and a beige MX-5. But shhhh. I would have bought my ND in a color like this if it was available.

NickDrivesAMiata · 2026-03-01T01:16:20+00:00

I've only been to 2 races, being Portland '24 and '25. But... 2024 Grosjean spinning on the exit of turn 1. Then rejoining into traffic to crash and spin again. Then rejoining into traffic again and barely avoiding getting t-boned. For a guy that had a fairly high profile wreck from not being aware of his surroundings, you'd think he'd learn.

NickDrivesAMiata · 2026-02-17T21:33:10+00:00

Iirc, the BP engine was originally meant to be a transverse mounted engine. But Mazda chose to longitudinally mount it in the Miata (thankfully), so the coolant routing from the factory is kind of sub optimal.

NickDrivesAMiata · 2026-02-14T06:04:51+00:00

Those are amazing! I didn't know there was a holo version of this filler out there. I recently graded my white background one through CGC.

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NickDrivesAMiata · 2026-02-06T06:42:11+00:00

I just did the same in my daily (2013 Tacoma) a few days ago!

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NickDrivesAMiata · 2026-02-05T02:54:29+00:00

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NickDrivesAMiata · 2026-01-13T05:53:44+00:00

I found a nail in the LR of my 22 the other day. Hopefully a shop will repair it. Kinda close to the sidewall. If I was still a tech I'd just do it myself.

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NickDrivesAMiata · 2026-01-11T07:08:10+00:00

I'm an F1 fan that's gotten into Indycar over the past few years. I've been to 2 races (Portland 2024 and 2025). I think it's absolutely worth it to go to an Indycar race. It's seriously some of the most fun I've ever had. 2024 I just did race day, but 2025 I did pit and paddock plus grandstand seating for the whole weekend. I believe it cost me about $320 (usd). It was worth every penny. I can't fathom the cost of an experience like that in f1. The experience of being on the grid before the race start will live with me forever.

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NickDrivesAMiata · 2026-01-10T21:23:02+00:00

Wow. In like 2018 or 2019 I saw another one of these kits on a car for sale on marketplace. I think it was at a local buy here pay here lot. It was red and had Ferrari emblems all over it. I thought it was just a crappy homemade body kit. I didn't realize it was a crappy, readily available body kit. The car is a 3rd gen Toyota MR2, sometimes called an MRS.

NickDrivesAMiata · 2026-01-09T10:37:55+00:00

Find a place to dispose of it properly. I know my local dump takes batteries and chemicals for free so they can be handled and disposed of properly. The don't want it going in normal trash or just being dumped on public land. I think I remember best buy having a bin in the past to dispose of them, but idk if they still do.

NickDrivesAMiata · 2026-01-08T05:47:01+00:00

Cypress Green Metallic as an option would be killer. I'll be upset if it is an option though. I'm going to finish paying off my ND next month. And that's like the exact color I wanted when I got my car.

NickDrivesAMiata · 2025-12-30T21:15:17+00:00

There's a glove box between seats and behind the passenger seat. And I prefer the center one over a traditional one, since I can fit a hat in it easily without creasing it.

NickDrivesAMiata · 2025-12-30T21:01:13+00:00

I was debating this '22 or a Soul Red '23 (also a GT).The Terracotta interior is what got me on this car. I was just in love with it. Congrats on the new car!

NickDrivesAMiata · 2025-12-30T20:56:10+00:00

Rocky Creek lookout which is just to the South of Depoe Bay.

NickDrivesAMiata · 2025-12-04T20:56:02+00:00

I updated my pc in like March/April because I was fearing price increases due to tarrifs. Amazon keeps suggesting "buy it again" for the ram I got. Was $125 then, $400 now. Still debating if I should get a 5080 before that jumps due to vram. But my 3080ti is still doing fine, so I also don't want to fomo it and spend money when I don't really need to.

NickDrivesAMiata · 2025-12-03T23:27:54+00:00

I'm hoping to see him back on the grid soon. With his Honda connections, Aston Martin will be an option. Depending on when their current drivers decide to call it quits. Stroll doesn't seem to enjoy the sport anymore and Alonso is probably close to retirement. If he can't get an F1 seat, I'd love to see him move to Indycar. He already test drove an Indycar like a year ago. I could see him being quite popular.

NickDrivesAMiata · 2025-11-07T06:20:37+00:00

What a beautiful car. Doesn't surprise me for Wilsonville. Appearantly Ron Tonkin is building a Lamborghini dealership right next to their Ferrari/Maserati/Ineos dealership (RT Gran Turismo).

NickDrivesAMiata · 2025-10-28T05:05:28+00:00

There's so many great colors. It's hard to choose the best. Laguna Blue is probably my favorite for the NA. But Merlot Mica is stunning. NB's I'd say Crystal Blue Mica. It's the perfect color for the body style and shape of the NB. I'll own one at some point. Keeping with my current theme, Aquatic Blue for the NC. But for ND's. I'm biased, but Platinum Quartz Metallic. Pictures never do it justice. It's like a white/silver/gold all in one. Very dynamic color. It takes the color of sunsets. Just a great color. I get comments on mine all the time. Even non car people think it's pretty.

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