This section is primarily a source of info for folks who are looking for general information on the M1 miata, whether they are considering purchasing one in the near future, or referencing some technical specification. Buying a car is a big decision, and you want to make sure you do it right by getting the most for your hard earned dollar (unless you are a whining professional athlete, then you just buy whatever pleases you and have some kid wax it every weekend). So you perform your due diligence and consult the Internet looking for other folks who bought the car you're looking at to see what they think of theirs and would they recommend it. This page is my answer.

My goal is to include most of the information I think folks who are looking at the Miata are looking for, however the miata world is forever evolving, and I can't keep up all the time. If you have more questions, see something I didn't answer, etc, feel free to send me an email One thing I will avoid is duplication FAQ information that is contained on several pages within Miata.net pages. However, here are a few quick FAQ items to get us up to speed

• M1 refers to the first generation Miata, produced from 1990 through 1997. Why so long? Ask Mazda. Technically, they probably would claim they have been consistent with the japanese 4 year product cycle, and what miata enthusiasts refer to as the M2 miata (99 and 2000 models) is really the third generation miata. We don't buy it. No body changes were done in 8 years of any significance, which is usually the defining factor to the public when a car brand has gone through an iteration.
• 1990-1993 cars were fitted with a 1.6 liter DOHC 4
• 1994-1997 cars were fitted with a 1.8 liter DOHC 4
• M2 cars maintain the 1.8 liter DOHC, however the intake, cams and other engine design changes are coupled with definitive styling changes to produce a new miata
• There was no 1998 car. Beware of any ads for one

• My reason for buying Tatjana
  A summary of how I decided I wanted a miata, and my process for finding one
  
• Why did I buy my OTM (Other then Miata)
  Before I saw the light and became a miata owner, I had to drive something else.
  
• The second OTM: the ultimate winter beater
  With the progression of Tatjana as a modified street miata, coupled with the wife loving the Teg and not wanting to give it up, it was time to find a new OTM for me to drive.
  
• Miata specifications
  A brief summary of key specifications of M1 and M2 miatas.
  

Here are some Miata-related external links:

• Miata.net...need I say more?
  

• R-Speed
  Top notch customer service. Marlene and Joseph will take care of customers who are polite and work with any issues instead of letting off steam.
• Performance Buyers
  I have had excellent service from PBC. I order on line, and UPS ground usually has it to me within 2 days (I am only 1 zone away from them).
• Finish Line Performance
  Tommy, formally with Roebuck and PBC, has his own site now. As when I worked with him at PBC, he continues to provide great service and is a guy. Having so many good vendors actually makes it hard to order as their prices are often very close.
• The Dealer Alternative
  Bill and Terri Cardell at the Dealer Alternative. I have ordered a few items from them with nary a problem...and spent countless hours drooling at the FM turbo pages.
• Brainstorm Products
  I ordered my Stylebar from BSP. Also the vendor of the low-profile headlight kit
• Team Miata
  Team Miata is a good source for interior items such as sill plates and VooDoo products.
• Mazda Recycling
  Good west coast source of miata parts, which I have found to be cheaper then using Mazmart here on the east coast, despite a bit more shipping.