Would you...
 

Buy a first gen Miata that needs a clutch for a few hundred dollars to play with (autocross, road rally teaching my ladyfriend to drive stick?)

RE: Would you...
 

ya, then slap a small block v8 in it.

RE: Would you...
 

LMAO, I think it would be more fun and more economical to supercharge it.

RE: Would you...
 

Hell yeah I'd do it! That'd be fun sh!t.

RE: Would you...
 

The trunk is 'stuck' and it has some miles, and it's not in mint condition, so, I'm pretty sure that it will $300-400. It might have some tranny problems, too, but I'm pretty sure it's just the clutch and maybe some notchy syncros.

RE: Would you...
 

Sure, why not. You could probably have some fun and install the clutch yourself. If you messed up, no biggie, you're only out a couple hundred bucks. Do it right and you'll have a fun car for less than $600. If it runs ok you could probably even sell it for a little more.

RE: Would you...
 

Yeah, I'm gonna do it. I guess a new gun is going to have to wait a little bit longer :( but I don't want to pass this up.

RE: Would you...
 

There are plenty of people in the world who need to be shot, but only a select few bargains like that Miata.


;)

RE: Would you...
 

Yeah, I'm gonna do it. It has the 1.8, which is the best displacement for any engine, a 5-speed, and if I supercharge it, I could kick some 2.8 A4 ass. Haha, if it ever happens, a s/c is a looooooong way off.

RE: Would you...
 

You hit upon a real find, even if it doesn't run good right now.
--- Cheap
--- Fun to drive (except for long distances)
--- Parts VERY inexpensive
--- Lots of aftermarket support (suspension / engine / mods, etc.)

Get it running reasonably well, then check into your options.

(Personally, I'd look into dropping a turbo 13B into it.)