Donna and I went out for breakfast this morning to our usual spot, the New Moon Cafe, but instead of the usual bike ride to get there we took the Miata. The weather around here has been perfect for convertible ownership and as a consequence also perfect for dining outside. We sat at a little table and read the local paper while waiting for breakfast. When I looked up across the street I noticed that someone had parked a Splash Green Miata right next to our car. I was pretty merciless when describing my distaste for this color when I had one as a loaner back on October 6th & 7th of 2003 (and a few other later posts too.) I’m thinking the word is out among Splash Green owners to park near me whenever they get a chance, just to torment me.
Speaking of perfect convertible weather, the word is out amongst all members of the topless fraternity on that too. Well over 90% of ‘verts I saw this weekend had their tops down, even the BMWs & Sebrings.
Miata Top Transitions since 01/01/05: 349
I ended up putting my MX-5 in storage today as we were told to expect our first snowfall tomorrow (and up to 4-8 inches at that). Wanted to get the OTM in the garage before the snow falls and figure there’s only a limited number of days (if any) to drive the Miata with the top down for this season.
So, I take a look at your web site today and there you are, going on about “perfect convertible weather.” Not fair.
Occasionally I have a debate between my self as to whether it is better to have the chance to drive the Miata every day with sporadic chances to drop the top year round or would I appreciate it more if it was a 9 month a year car or even a weekend toy.
Year round daily driver usually wins out, but I still wonder.