Mileage is overrated with Miatas.
Yes you could perform the same aftermarket things but after your initial purchase plus mods you would be at 25k after it was said and done, and to have what? Answer: a 1.6L that tops out power wise significantly sooner then the 1.8L's that are in the 94 and newer cars... oh yeah you'd have a car with a lower number on the odometer.
Unless you are Jay Leno and enjoy having cars because of their rarity, you are just screwing yourself by paying a premium for a car that is as reliable as a nice conditioned 94+ with higher mileage.
Now dont get down on me, Im glad there are people that value things differently, Ive made a lot of money off them on ebay and Craigslist, and for that I'm grateful. (thumb)
By the way, the 90-93s also dont not have additional underbody bracing the 94+s have, nor do they have the cockpit brace that goes behind the seat, no 90 models had ABS, nor do they have the trunk release, torsen LSD, passenger side airbag, bigger brakes like on the 94+, and clear coat... if Im not mistaken that was not used on the 90s so that paint would like like ^%$# in a couple real years of use, especially on the front and rear bumbers. Lastly, some 90s have the crankshaft defect that will ruin your engine. I'd hate to see someone buy a "new" 16yr old car and have to replace the "low" mileage engine
