![]() I am a fan of classic cars hence why I am not recommending importing a classic Japanese car to daily drive in the winter (also why I don't drive my 88 Jeep or 96 Miata in the snow), I would much rather see a "common" american version or a used up beater subjected to that abuse. Here is a thread about a 1994 Miata with 87k miles and rocker rust, thread was started in 2005 ![]() NA Miatas rust quite a bit when exposed to road salt, not so much an issue in WA where I live but back east rocker rust is pretty common. I just stated that JDM cars are not known for their rust proofing. ![]() In addition, you have the benefit of something no owner of a Miata in 1989 had knowledge of why and where the car rusts, and so have the opportunity not available in 1990, mitigation.ĭeep breath man, I didn't call you a liar. Or, if you are a sensible and careful classic car owner, you make use of a professional, who can apply additional rustproofing that is superior to the factory, for a modest fee (or do it yourself). Takes at least 15 years before NA sills rusted, so you can look forward to motring until the 2030s without worrying about rust. You have the option, like a godless heathen, of just driving the car, as is. As you are a classic car enthusiast, I assume you take care of classic cars, like we all do. No, I thought it bleedin' obvious that you are able to import a rust free 30 year old car (very little road salt used in Japan). By maybe 2040, they will be in the same condition as today's 1990 Miata is currently in. ![]() After 30 years, many of the US and Eur MX5s are still on the road, with a remarkable survival rate. A 1990 Eunos Roadster had identical rust protection (through use of a patentedelectroznc primer process, and additional external protection) to a 1990 Mazda MX5 and to a 1990 Mazda Miata. I am stating an absolute stone cold fact, and I am not a liar. No, Baritone Mike, that is what you are suggesting. Are you suggesting that a 25 year old Miata left the factory with "good" rust proofing? Even if the car is identical to the US counter part I would not go through the trouble of importing it to drive it on salty roads. ![]()
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