August 30th, 2015, 07:52 PM | #81 |
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Thread resurrection.
I just drove an old supercharged MR2 today. T-tops out, windows down, fart cannon burping on every heel-toe; really got me in the mood for a convertible fun car, so I did some searching on the Miata again. Motor Trend did a nice compairo with the 2016 BRZ. Looks like both cars are still a riot to drive. |
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August 30th, 2015, 08:42 PM | #82 |
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I still like the 1st gens the best.
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August 30th, 2015, 08:47 PM | #83 |
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The NA's with the teeny 1.6L and the pop up headlights that are sadly no longer allowed on new cars sold in the US? That car had character. I drove one a couple times in High School. The car has since been totalled, so that won't happen again.
But the good news is everyone has said the ND is better in every way, but still keeps the pure attitude of the original, and that's a great thing. I really like Miata's. Always have, likely always will. I just hope I can manage to own one as a second car. I'm not sure I'm ready to give up the motorcycles, but I really want a Miata. |
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August 30th, 2015, 09:35 PM | #84 |
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I tried to get one of those cute little NA's but people around here either wanted $3500 firm for one with 250k miles on it or they were rusted out (well, presumably) from being in a coastal city.
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August 31st, 2015, 03:42 AM | #85 |
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The NA was the real Miata. The whole idea was a virtual copy of the Lotus Elan.
The new car is no doubt very good isn't that, it lacks the '60s British sports car thing. I tried an MR2 mkII for a while but if you are considering one know that it is difficult to get so much as an attache case into it so sports car holidays are out I ended up trading for a Probe, which despite being a "sports" car, has a gargantuan trunk esp with the back seats down. When I was rebuilding the house I got a bath, wc and cistern in the back with the tailgate closed. Any one who has owned one will confirm that "tardis" quality |
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October 5th, 2015, 09:03 PM | #86 |
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Friend of mine moved to Milwaukee years ago, and started doing some house renovations. Called me one Thursday, wondered if he could please borrow my Nissan truck, sorry to impose but he needed to haul some supplies that just wouldn't fit in his Miata.
Offered to just swap vehicles for the weekend, he was really grateful. Picked up the Miata on Friday, drove it till Sunday. That's what we call a symbiotic relationship; he got his stuff hauled, and I had an awfully enjoyable weekend |
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October 11th, 2015, 08:44 AM | #87 |
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Miata's are rather fun. I used to ride with the Texas A&M car club and meet up with them for auto-x events. One guy had one with a roll cage. The thing was fast and looked really fun. I almost got a 1st gen that year too.
At one race I had the pleasure of cruising in a '02 WRX, and I was sold by the first turn. Strangely I have not gotten one yet, but if I do end up getting a toy in the future, I'm going with an STi. Most likely rebuild the engine (possibly with forged internals) and a small turbo upgrade, front mount intercooler, with a tune and aftermarket exhaust. Then maybe some coilovers at each corner. My wife calls it "rice" (she only wants Mustangs), but I'm tired of Mustangs. I've had one (at least one) from '96 until 2012. I'm just bored with them. Time for something new if I get the chance.
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October 12th, 2015, 06:26 AM | #88 | |
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October 12th, 2015, 06:34 AM | #89 |
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I've never done AutoX. There's not really any around my school that I know of (Lima, OH area) but there's some near home (Akron, OH area) that I've been meaning to check out. looks like a blast!!!
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Best ones were always the locals ones, rather than the SCCA sanctioned events though. Mostly because its more a fun, family environment without someone showing up thinking its F1 lol. But if you enjoy driving as well as riding, its work the look.
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November 3rd, 2015, 10:48 AM | #91 |
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Well, hot damn!
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mazda...#slide-3689143 Give me the Spyder right now! I think the Speedster concept would look better with a little windshield. |
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November 3rd, 2015, 05:02 PM | #92 |
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I love the cowl on the speedster. I like the spider more as something I'd realistic my drive.
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November 4th, 2015, 07:25 AM | #94 |
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admittedly the Spyder looks pretty amazing
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November 17th, 2015, 10:24 PM | #95 |
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November 19th, 2015, 06:22 AM | #96 |
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Undecided. Initial reaction: Blehhh
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November 19th, 2015, 07:57 AM | #97 |
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I love the new Spyder. I'd probably buy it over the Miata if the turbo lag isn't too noticeable.
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November 19th, 2015, 08:02 AM | #98 |
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See... I love the engine option there, straight from the 500 Abarth. We know it's a ringer and a hoot. It also sounds great without any muffling
Buuuuut that rear overhang is just too much for me. I'll have to check it out in person, maybe it's not as bad as it looks from the couch. They could have kept the same rear shape, but if they made it shorter, it would have been very BMW Z4 and that's not a bad thing. I bet the trunk is bigger this way, and that's not a bad thing either. Also no mention of the shock tune they're giving it or a limited slip differential. Would be nice if they upped the sway bar rate a hair to keep it cornering a little flatter than the miata. |
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^^ What a shame, muffling that wonderful sounding little engine. The 500 Abarth has no mufflers at all. A hair raspy, but the turbo brings the volume level down that they didn't need one to pass sound testing. Sounds good.
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March 22nd, 2016, 07:23 PM | #101 |
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MX-5 RF
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Dude, I'm so happy for this. The weight is disappointing. I'd rather see a manual T top with a power dropping rear window (like that on the older 4-Runners) but I love this car.
All the benefits of a coupe, will all the fun of a convertible. |
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March 23rd, 2016, 04:06 AM | #103 |
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^^ that thing is gorgeous
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I like the sound of those Abarth's but I love the looks of the MX-5. The Fiat just doesn't do it for me in the looks department like the Miata does. That sound though is tough to beat. Luckily I can't afford either car so I don't have to figure out which I'd rather buy. Haha
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Mazdaspeed version of the Miata with the Abarth's drivetrain anyone?
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The heck with that, just drop the 2.5L skyactive engine (from the 6 and the CX5) into it!! 185 hp of NA terror!
I'm not a fan of the Fiata's overhangs. It looks fat. But! I'm super happy it exists, because it gives us all options!! Flyin' Miata was sharing on Facebook, looks like they've received a Fiata for test fitting components and such. I think the Fiata will be a hit in towns like mine, where car buyers are typically a little older and have a little more to spend. I've already seen a handful of the 2016 MX5's floating around. |
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June 14th, 2016, 06:39 AM | #108 |
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The fiat used an NC chassis. Goodwin racing makes a lot of good parts for those. I'm a bit over the wheezing turbo motors. They still have lag, they still fall off in the top end, and they don't have that crisp feel that should be in a light weight vehicle.
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Damn, now you guys got me looking on Craigslist for Miata's. Lots of early 1990's cars for $2500-$3,000.
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June 14th, 2016, 12:01 PM | #113 |
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I don't believe that is true. They are on a ND chassis with a NC transmission and maybe rear end to handle the torque of the little turbo mill.
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Miata and Fiat have the same chassis and almost the exact same interior.
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June 16th, 2016, 08:26 PM | #115 |
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Holy misinformation batman. Yes the fiat uses an ND chassis with a NC tranny.
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