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Re:A few things to know before stealing my 914 by dotancohen on Tuesday July 18, 2023 @01:26AM (#36768166) 

  > Norman Garrett was the Concept Engineer for the original Miata back in
  > his days at Mazda’s Southern California Design Studio.
The author is not your typical automotive enthusiast. He is an expert in the field, and knows very well the perils of this car. Those old Porches are an experience unto themselves, separate from the experience of getting from point A to point B. You would drive one for the same reason that you would climb Mount Everest. Not because it is fun or useful, but rather for the adventure and uncertainty about ever returning home.

This article does a terrific job of conveying that adventure.

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Re:A few things to know before stealing my 914 by zirgs on Tuesday July 18, 2023 @03:52AM (#36769189)
The trip to the end of the driveway isn't very adventurous. You can't legally drive any farther with this deathtrap.
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Re:A few things to know before stealing my 914 by dotancohen on Tuesday July 18, 2023 @05:51AM (#36769988)
Presumably the vehicle is licensed in the state.

Take your complaints about licensing unsafe vehicles to the state - far more unsafe vehicles are licensed to owners who are ignorant of the vehicle's condition than to those who are aware.

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