[MR2] auto mk1 vs 5 spd mpg

[Benn]

4000 on mine is 77 mph (indicated).  And 5th is an overdrive...
Benn
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "ron ewing" <ronewing at wowway.com>
To: <mr2-digest at mr2.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 5:19 PM
Subject: [MR2] auto mk1 vs 5 spd mpg


>    Hi guys.  I'm thinking of trading a good 93 miata I have for a very 
> clean 87 auto mk1.  With the overdrive, do you see much in the way of 
> improved hwy mpg?  At 70, the engine is only turning about 3000, vs 4000 
> on a 5 spd.  Not the most exciting drive I know, but for hwy cruising (and 
> maybe for my
> manual-challenged GF) maybe it would be OK.  Good reliablity with the auto 
> boxes?  BTW, if anyone is interested in the Miata and has a good mk1 5 spd 
> with cruise not too far from Cols, OH, drop me a note.  TIA, Ron.
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