White NA, comin atcha.

Hi all.
Searching "Dallas" and "Miata" led me here. I'm moving to Plano from Easton, PA in a few weeks, arriving on August 9th or thereabouts. I have a white 1995, mostly stock, though I recently installed a new sound system with amplifier with the help of miata.net. That was alot of fun. I'm no longer clueless about electronics and I can now probably strip my interior while blindfolded. I wanted to do the Hakuna sub thing, but couldn't justify spending the cash on a tool that can cut metal. Occasionally though miata.net doesn't have all the answers, or at least an answer that I'm willing or able to try on my own, so hopefully someone here can lead me to an honest mechanic in the area since I'll be saying goodbye to my trusted honest mechanic at home.

One interesting thing I'm doing is taking the "scenic route" in my car, heading south to Savannah, Georgia before heading West, so I should have some sweet pics to post when I formally announce my arrival if anyone is interested.

Welcome.

Once you get settled you can come to one of our weekly meets.

We have a good group of knowledgeable folks here.

Welcome and have a safe trip down. Lots of knowledge on board here as well as some great wrench turners.

Welcome to TEXAS!

Welcome, Can't wait to see all the pics!

Welcome!

Welcome to Texas, you've come to the right place!

Welcome! While I know the Miata trunks are small, do you think you could bring some cooler weather with you?

Welcome, the area your moving has a good amount of miata crowd.

Welcome!

You'll find Dallas to be a mix of great food and shitty drivers. ;) We have a great eclectic mix of both.

As for mechanics? You aren't too far from Town North Mazda which has a good service department. Rogue kicks ass on Miatae but is over north of Fort Worth. Worth the drive, but sometimes you just can't get a broken Miata over there easily.

There ARE places to avoid like the plague when it comes to Miata service. Feel free to ask on the board. Many members here have had good and bad service experiences they'd be happy to share, me included.

RJ

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Welcome! While I know the Miata trunks are small, do you think you could bring some cooler weather with you?

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Packing cooler weather into that small trunk would be like farting upwind in a hurricane. It's not going to make a bit of difference. ::Banana::

Welcome!

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Originally Posted by bnordin

Welcome to TEXAS!

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I would say TAXAS.

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Originally Posted by ken o

I would say TAXAS.

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Just cause your vehicle registrations for the past year comprised the state's budget for Toilet paper doesn't mean the state has high taxes.

















Or does it?:confused:

Ken is feeling the tax problem pretty hard since he went through cars like the state went through toilet paper this past year.

::BaHump::

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Welcome! While I know the Miata trunks are small, do you think you could bring some cooler weather with you?

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I'm actually looking forward to skipping winter and driving the miata year round, but I'll miss the mild falls and springs. We're all "gosh, hot enough for ya!?" when it's 90 which I hear is nothing compared to Texas but it's all good. I really wish I could bring the hills and a few more trees with me though. That flat horizon might make me go cross eyed.

Thanks for the two pages of hellos! +1 for the area I'm moving to for having an active Miata community.

Welcome!

In Texan: Well, we got yer hills you jus havto drive to em is all. We all is plannin a trip 'is fall and y'all is welcome to come. We calls October fall but it's still hottern a bus load of fat wimen goin to see the Ricky Martin. Y'all cin check it out heer: http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthread.php?t=11970

See you soon sounds like. Creek

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Originally Posted by sgt_goomba

I'm actually looking forward to skipping winter and driving the miata year round, but I'll miss the mild falls and springs. We're all "gosh, hot enough for ya!?" when it's 90 which I hear is nothing compared to Texas but it's all good. I really wish I could bring the hills and a few more trees with me though. That flat horizon might make me go cross eyed.

Thanks for the two pages of hellos! +1 for the area I'm moving to for having an active Miata community.

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Current conditionsAs of 3:53 PM CDT
at Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas
http://snsimages.tribune.com/images/sp.gifClearTemperature:99° Heat index:97°Wind:SSE 14 mph Dewpoint:55° Humidity:23% Visibility:10.0 miles

Welcome. Have a safe and fun trip.

Howdy. I've got a white NA too! you need to post up some pics!

HOWDY.....like Ken O said, welcome to Taxas. Enjoy the drive, if you are taking the long route here go through Deals Gap.

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HOWDY.....like Ken O said, welcome to Taxas. Enjoy the drive, if you are taking the long route here go through Deals Gap.

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Surprised to hear people complain about state taxes in a state with no state income taxes. :confused:

They should try registering a car in Oklahoma after moving up from Texas.

Oklahoma has all kinds of fees they charge, even a $1 fee for getting up, walking outside, and verifying the VIN # on the vehicle.

Talking to relatives in AR, NC & AL has convinced me we are not saving any $ by not having a state income tax. Texas more than makes up for not having a state income tax. Add in our much more expensive home owners insurance and this state is not the bargin that it used to be....

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Surprised to hear people complain about state taxes in a state with no state income taxes. :confused:

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Talking to relatives in AR, NC & AL has convinced me we are not saving any $ by not having a state income tax. Texas more than makes up for not having a state income tax. Add in our much more expensive home owners insurance and this state is not the bargin that it used to be....

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I guess it is all a matter of perspective. I'm pretty sure I came out ahead in my move from CA to TX. :D

Welcome!

Welcome to the board! If you're moving to Texas in August, just realize that this is the absolute hottest part of the year. Hope your NA has a/c!

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Originally Posted by VFR750

Talking to relatives in AR, NC & AL has convinced me we are not saving any $ by not having a state income tax. Texas more than makes up for not having a state income tax. Add in our much more expensive home owners insurance and this state is not the bargin that it used to be....

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States have to pay for their budgets one way or another, be it through higher sales taxes, a state income tax, etc.

Still, the cost of living in DFW, especially compared to other major metropolitan areas, is pretty good. In fact, if you look at this Cost of living comparison, you'll see that DFW is very reasonable, especially for such a large city. Here are the top ten metro areas in the United States in terms of population, and their cost of living percentages (100% is the US average - a bigger # means it cost more to live there):

• 1. New York City - 218.8%
• 2. Los Angeles - 150.3%
• 3. Chicago - 111.5%
• 4. Dallas - 91.9%
• 5. Philadelphia - 122.6%
• 6. Houston - 90.3%
• 7. Miami - 117.8%
• 8. Washington, D.C - 138.0%
• 9. Atlanta - 97.6%
• 10. Boston - 134.0%

Notice something? Dallas and Houston are the least expensive major metropolitan areas to live in the country. I get reminded of that every time I talk to my sisters-in-law, who are renting an 800 sq. ft. 4th floor walkup in Brooklyn, for which they pay almost $1000 a month more than the mortgage on my 3200 sq. ft. house. :wink:

"States have to pay for their budgets one way or another, be it through higher sales taxes, a state income tax, etc."

My point exactly.....this state squanders tax money just as much as any state. Does anybody on this board really think Texas spends less per capita than any other state? Without a state income tax its just made up else where.......

I absolutely agree that as far as big cities go this is one of the best to live in.....but I wont miss it when I see it in my rear view mirror the last time.


I had to laugh when I clicked your link, right under the cost of living index is this;
Taxes
Moreover, personal taxes in Illinois and Missouri are most reasonable. In fact, Illinois and Missouri's per capita state and local tax burden is below the U.S. national average according to 2006 U.S. Census Bureau data

dont both of those states have state income tax???
You can prove anything you want with statistics....

sup:salut:

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Originally Posted by VFR750

"States have to pay for their budgets one way or another, be it through higher sales taxes, a state income tax, etc."

My point exactly.....this state squanders tax money just as much as any state. Does anybody on this board really think Texas spends less per capita than any other state? Without a state income tax its just made up else where.......

I absolutely agree that as far as big cities go this is one of the best to live in.....but I wont miss it when I see it in my rear view mirror the last time.


I had to laugh when I clicked your link, right under the cost of living index is this;
Taxes
Moreover, personal taxes in Illinois and Missouri are most reasonable. In fact, Illinois and Missouri's per capita state and local tax burden is below the U.S. national average according to 2006 U.S. Census Bureau data

dont both of those states have state income tax???
You can prove anything you want with statistics....

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Good point about stats, however, who would want to live in Missouri and Illinois? ;)

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You can prove anything you want with statistics....

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http://esa.confex.com/data/questionf...nfile_47_0.jpg

When driving here from PA on the southern route, remember that Virginia is one big speed trap.

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Good point about stats, however, who would want to live in Missouri and Illinois? ;)

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good point.....MO maybe, IL....no way

Welcome!!

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When driving here from PA on the southern route, remember that Virginia is one big speed trap.

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As is Emporia, Kansas, if you are going up I35.

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When driving here from PA on the southern route, remember that Virginia is one big speed trap.

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And radar/laser detectors are illegal in VA.

Welcome to the forum!

FYI: I've been in Illinois for a month. I may kill myself if I don't get back to dallas soon.