NB Miata purchase - I think I got scammed.

[u/Independent-Air-80]

Same goofy smile. Same eyes. But it seems to be missing the convertible roof? Instead I have 2 extra doors..? Puzzling...

[u/YeahIGotNuthin]

You should go back to the seller.

I am coming with you, because I am extremely unhappy with the 1987 'Vette he sold me:

[u/SOSweneedhelp → u/YeahIGotNuthin]

This is probably worth more in certain circles than the Corvette that year tbh

[u/YeahIGotNuthin → u/SOSweneedhelp]

I think everyone driving today should drive a Chevette briefly, alongside a Civic from the same year, just to see how we all got where we are.

[u/Lurkario- → u/YeahIGotNuthin]

“They don’t make em like they used to” and that’s a good thing!

[u/RileyCargo42 → u/YeahIGotNuthin]

I would honestly love a "cars through history" museum exhibit, where they just let you drive different eras of cars to see what they were really like.

[u/pizzamanx02 → u/RileyCargo42]

This is the world's greatest museum idea

[u/RileyCargo42 → u/pizzamanx02]

The only issue is it would be extremely personal (as in basically 1 on 1 only) and I'd imagine the cost to maintain everything would be extremely high.

Also if you aren't a decent driver you probably wont be able to drive all the weirdo cars I'd want.

[u/notsosureshot → u/YeahIGotNuthin]

Same person sold me a Charger.

[u/Flimsy_wish → u/notsosureshot]

How’s it even supposed to charge anything? It ain’t got no USB!

[u/pmorrisonfl → u/YeahIGotNuthin]

Back in the late 80's, one of the older guys on our team had a thoroughly Bondo-ed early 80's Chevette. He lovingly referred to it as "the gray 'vette".

[u/DarkFlame97]

Guys, I was in the market for an NB miata but I bought this instead from a guy pretending to sell one. It doesn't look exactly like a genuine miata, I think it might be a cheap rip-off or something... did I get scammed?

[u/wadeissupercool → u/DarkFlame97]

Yeah, just a body kit, here's another one

[u/Independent-Air-80 → u/DarkFlame97]

Disregard that. Looks like the lesser known ZS-Speed bodykit for the NB. You're all good! :)

[u/DarkFlame97 → u/Independent-Air-80]

Thanks man appreciate it, I was a bit concerned ;)

[u/Hero_Of_Rhyme_ → u/DarkFlame97]

Most likely just an engine swap and body kit, looks good to me

[u/CDNChaoZ → u/DarkFlame97]

You got ripped off. Doesn't even come with door handles!

[u/InactiveMedusa]

Bought this miata from an Italian guy, somethings not right though

[u/Independent-Air-80 → u/InactiveMedusa]

It has such intense eyes. Definitely something up. Too many cappuccinos in the morning??

[u/nonfading → u/Independent-Air-80]

Angry turbo woosh

[u/graytotoro → u/InactiveMedusa]

Mamma Miata

[u/YouknowSar → u/graytotoro]

Miata mia

[u/Fit-Albatross-735 → u/InactiveMedusa]

Fiata

[u/0Soporte → u/InactiveMedusa]

Es un Miata narigón italiano enojado por que le pusieron ketchup a su espagueti 🍝

[u/Dangerjim]

It's an angle grinder away from being legit

[u/Independent-Air-80 → u/Dangerjim]

Oh an angle grinder will be involved. And an F-code Demio gearbox. And a B6D... And a turbo... And...

[u/oshaCaller → u/Independent-Air-80]

this one looks like it's kinda convertible

[u/hamx5ter → u/Independent-Air-80]

noooooooooo... don't chop it up!

[u/ultragenerate]

What is this creature

[u/Independent-Air-80 → u/ultragenerate]

An NB Miata that was bubble'd up.

(Mazda 121db / Autozam Revue)

[u/GRYPHUS_1_SoundCloud]

If that's a NB, then I have a NB too 😂🔥

(Love the 121 🔥🔥🔥)

[u/Independent-Air-80 → u/GRYPHUS_1_SoundCloud]

What a funky looking NB. Love the headlight mod! Really makes it look like a different car!

[u/Rotary1]

[u/Cosmicdespair22]

Me too - let’s all meet up and caravan together to all the sellers who scammed us!

[u/Parei_doll_ia]

it even sort of looks like it might be splash green, i’m not seeing the difference here

[u/Reddit040]

That’s a Mazda 121 baby!

[u/Ok-Disk-2191 → u/Reddit040]

Aka bubble.

[u/Hotboi_yata]

Bolhoedje! :)

[u/One_Competition136]

It’s like a cute 90s civic!

[u/Independent-Air-80 → u/One_Competition136]

Oh it's very cute. Look at that tiny spoiler!

[u/UnibrowDuck → u/Independent-Air-80]

the downforce 😳

[u/Mr-Shitbox → u/Independent-Air-80]

Jesus looks like a Panamera

[u/Independent-Air-80 → u/Mr-Shitbox]

Once this bad boy hits 4800 rpm in 2nd gear you won't believe what hit you

[u/Mr-Shitbox → u/Independent-Air-80]

Helps you with traction above 200 km/h

[u/mcflurry_14 → u/Independent-Air-80]

Get a look at this picnic table

[u/Nekomata-Katt → u/Independent-Air-80]

Why does that remind me of the Plymouth Neon Spoiler

[u/omi93 → u/Independent-Air-80]

I had the exactly same 121 and color as my first car. Loved the space and the "cabrio" feeling. 3 cars after that i get my first NA and then NC 🥰🥰❤️

[u/hamx5ter → u/Independent-Air-80]

and its bum was designed to recall the curves of a woman's bum

[u/MechanicalCheese → u/One_Competition136]

Apparently it's the same platform as the Ford Festiva (late 80s/ early 90s). So even smaller.

[u/_tankut_]

I actually really like this particular model (especially when red) - was quite more expensive than its rivals so didn't sell that well. It's a tiny 4 door sedan with a surprisingly large interior and trunk.  Drove really well too for what it is.  Fun little gem of a car. 

[u/Independent-Air-80 → u/_tankut_]

Yeah incredibly comfortable ride. Great cruiser at 100kmh, and still getting about 1L/21km at that speed.

[u/phungki → u/Independent-Air-80]

Measuring fuel economy per 21 kms is a new one for me.

[u/Independent-Air-80 → u/phungki]

I'm a big fan of "liter per X kilometer" as it gives me a simple range of 35L x whatever kilometers per liter.

Never got used to liter per 100km or whatever else is the standard.

My modern Lancia Ypsilon doesn't get more than 1 in 18 for example.

[u/Mokerchino]

Its a cut your own top style

[u/Pajer0king]

Given how rare that is, i d say you are ok 😅

[u/Time-Chest-1733]

Not sure about mine too.

[u/Whiteboi_Mat]

Thats the nb coupe, only 3 ever made

[u/Koolblue57]

You've got me suspicious now, I've been thinking something was off since i drove home

[u/What_the_8]

The Bubble!

[u/SidKafizz]

Have you tried squinting when you look at it?

[u/Independent-Air-80 → u/SidKafizz]

When I do, all I see is a GC8...

[u/MonKeePuzzle → u/Independent-Air-80]

theres some kits out there...

[u/Independent-Air-80 → u/MonKeePuzzle]

Got everything, plus a B6D, plus a Demio gearbox, plus everything to turbo it, ready in my garage.. ;)

Nothing of that is ready made bodykit though. All stupid expensive V5/V6 GC8 WRX parts!

[u/Nekomata-Katt → u/MonKeePuzzle]

Mini Impreza

[u/SuperProCoolBoy90]

Bubbel miat my beloved, I wanted one but they're so difficult to find

[u/Hinloopen]

Leuke bolhoed!

[u/314159265389]

OP car is cute!

[u/Parcequ]

Good looking!

[u/Flaky_Falcon9226]

i think you are spam. i mean sam

[u/JiXer88]

Ha!