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Posted: 1/29/2018 1:15:36 AM EDT
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rickity steering and a throttle that's basically on or off? I would agree. Or were you implying like a shifter kart? (which actually handles better than a miata and has better power to weight ratios?) Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Poke fun all you want, but they handle like a go-kart. Not much on straight-line power, but fun to toss around on twisty roads. Or were you implying like a shifter kart? (which actually handles better than a miata and has better power to weight ratios?) The old Miata's steering isn't super precise on turn-in, but it's pretty direct, and power delivery from the naturally aspirated engine is smooth and linear. I'd assume both qualities have only improved with the newer generations considering Mazda's attention to such details. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 1:27:00 AM EDT
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Theyre fun as fuck. You can find a clean one for 5k and with another couple grand (exhaust, wheels & tires, roll bar, fuel mapper) have something to tear around the local twisties.
There is an old saying "better to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow" and the Miata is the embodiment of that sentiment. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 1:29:33 AM EDT
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What are you blathering about? The old Miata's steering isn't super precise on turn-in, but it's pretty direct, and power delivery from the naturally aspirated engine is smooth and linear. I'd assume both qualities have only improved with the newer generations considering Mazda's attention to such details. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Poke fun all you want, but they handle like a go-kart. Not much on straight-line power, but fun to toss around on twisty roads. Or were you implying like a shifter kart? (which actually handles better than a miata and has better power to weight ratios?) The old Miata's steering isn't super precise on turn-in, but it's pretty direct, and power delivery from the naturally aspirated engine is smooth and linear. I'd assume both qualities have only improved with the newer generations considering Mazda's attention to such details. This is a go-kart 
Once again, he said "Poke fun all you want, but they <font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;"></font><font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;">handle like a go-kart</font><font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;">."</font> Are you tracking yet? See what I did is take his statement at face value, and pointed out the real world implications of it. It's why I differentiated between those and shifter karts. LOL blathering... go read a reason and logic book. He tried to make an allusion that doesn't hold up, of course ARF is known for shitty analogies so it would be no surprise someone would try to defend a shitty one. Guess it was your turn in the barrel. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 1:34:17 AM EDT
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I've never driven one (I probably wouldn't fit) but there is a guy at work along with some others that go to the track constantly with some very high performance, souped up Miatas and they have an absolute blast. Apparently, when set up right, they corner & perform extremely well. Not gay at all.
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Posted: 1/29/2018 1:34:59 AM EDT
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ARF is known for shitty analogies |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 1:37:11 AM EDT
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Never driven a Miata. However, the off-road variety always make me lol.
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Posted: 1/29/2018 1:38:14 AM EDT
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They are fun to drive, but I look silly with my head sticking out of the top.
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Posted: 1/29/2018 1:38:26 AM EDT
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If you look at a car and start thinking about 2 dudes going at it, the issue might not be with the car... Hell, I'd drive pink one if it was free. 
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Posted: 1/29/2018 1:40:27 AM EDT
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They’re not practical enough for me anymore....so I bought it’s 4 seat cousin...
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Posted: 1/29/2018 1:41:23 AM EDT
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Stay with us here, he said "handle like a go-kart" This is a go-kart http://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-q7337/product_images/uploaded_images/theorange.jpg?t=1433348885 Once again, he said "Poke fun all you want, but they <font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;"></font><font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;">handle like a go-kart</font><font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;">."</font> Are you tracking yet? See what I did is take his statement at face value, and pointed out the real world implications of it. It's why I differentiated between those and shifter karts. LOL blathering... go read a reason and logic book. He tried to make an allusion that doesn't hold up, of course ARF is known for shitty analogies so it would be no surprise someone would try to defend a shitty one. Guess it was your turn in the barrel. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 1:43:35 AM EDT
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If you look at a car and start thinking about 2 dudes going at it, the issue might not be with the car... 
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Posted: 1/29/2018 1:44:55 AM EDT
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Stay with us here, he said "handle like a go-kart" This is a go-kart http://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-q7337/product_images/uploaded_images/theorange.jpg?t=1433348885 Once again, he said "Poke fun all you want, but they <font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;"></font><font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;">handle like a go-kart</font><font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;">."</font> Are you tracking yet? See what I did is take his statement at face value, and pointed out the real world implications of it. It's why I differentiated between those and shifter karts. LOL blathering... go read a reason and logic book. He tried to make an allusion that doesn't hold up, of course ARF is known for shitty analogies so it would be no surprise someone would try to defend a shitty one. Guess it was your turn in the barrel. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Poke fun all you want, but they handle like a go-kart. Not much on straight-line power, but fun to toss around on twisty roads. Or were you implying like a shifter kart? (which actually handles better than a miata and has better power to weight ratios?) The old Miata's steering isn't super precise on turn-in, but it's pretty direct, and power delivery from the naturally aspirated engine is smooth and linear. I'd assume both qualities have only improved with the newer generations considering Mazda's attention to such details. This is a go-kart http://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-q7337/product_images/uploaded_images/theorange.jpg?t=1433348885 Once again, he said "Poke fun all you want, but they <font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;"></font><font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;">handle like a go-kart</font><font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;">."</font> Are you tracking yet? See what I did is take his statement at face value, and pointed out the real world implications of it. It's why I differentiated between those and shifter karts. LOL blathering... go read a reason and logic book. He tried to make an allusion that doesn't hold up, of course ARF is known for shitty analogies so it would be no surprise someone would try to defend a shitty one. Guess it was your turn in the barrel. all that effort to hoist yourself above the masses and make yourself look smart, and you cant get your basic premise correct. Shifter karts are a type of go-kart. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 1:52:25 AM EDT
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Stay with us here, he said "handle like a go-kart" This is a go-kart http://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-q7337/product_images/uploaded_images/theorange.jpg?t=1433348885 Once again, he said "Poke fun all you want, but they <font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;"></font><font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;">handle like a go-kart</font><font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;">."</font> Are you tracking yet? See what I did is take his statement at face value, and pointed out the real world implications of it. It's why I differentiated between those and shifter karts. LOL blathering... go read a reason and logic book. He tried to make an allusion that doesn't hold up, of course ARF is known for shitty analogies so it would be no surprise someone would try to defend a shitty one. Guess it was your turn in the barrel. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Poke fun all you want, but they handle like a go-kart. Not much on straight-line power, but fun to toss around on twisty roads. Or were you implying like a shifter kart? (which actually handles better than a miata and has better power to weight ratios?) The old Miata's steering isn't super precise on turn-in, but it's pretty direct, and power delivery from the naturally aspirated engine is smooth and linear. I'd assume both qualities have only improved with the newer generations considering Mazda's attention to such details. This is a go-kart http://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-q7337/product_images/uploaded_images/theorange.jpg?t=1433348885 Once again, he said "Poke fun all you want, but they <font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;"></font><font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;">handle like a go-kart</font><font color="#ff0000" style="font-size: 12.8px;">."</font> Are you tracking yet? See what I did is take his statement at face value, and pointed out the real world implications of it. It's why I differentiated between those and shifter karts. LOL blathering... go read a reason and logic book. He tried to make an allusion that doesn't hold up, of course ARF is known for shitty analogies so it would be no surprise someone would try to defend a shitty one. Guess it was your turn in the barrel. Not only did you not make any attempt at refuting his very common analogy, but your exact words were: "rickity steering and a throttle that's basically on or off? I would agree." My post was not at all directed at his analogy. It was a response to your comments. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 1:58:32 AM EDT
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If you look at a car and start thinking about 2 dudes going at it, the issue might not be with the car... |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 2:50:59 AM EDT
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My first car was a '90 Miata. I still own it and the keys will have to be pried from my cold dead hands.
They're awesome cars, and the first gen is still the best. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 3:00:46 AM EDT
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Reading this thread, it seems Miata owners are ALMOST as defensive as 5.7 fanatics, almost.
Hey, it's a free country, live how you want to live. 
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Posted: 1/29/2018 3:02:58 AM EDT
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OP starts a thread about something being feminine, spells gay like a gay man and includes "soooooooo" in it.
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Posted: 1/29/2018 3:10:49 AM EDT
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rickity steering and a throttle that's basically on or off? I would agree. Or were you implying like a shifter kart? (which actually handles better than most cars on the road and has better power to weight ratios?) Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Poke fun all you want, but they handle like a go-kart. Not much on straight-line power, but fun to toss around on twisty roads. Or were you implying like a shifter kart? (which actually handles better than most cars on the road and has better power to weight ratios?) |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 3:14:47 AM EDT
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I can tell the OP has never driven one.
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Posted: 1/29/2018 3:18:23 AM EDT
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Reading this thread, it seems Miata owners are ALMOST as defensive as 5.7 fanatics, almost. Hey, it's a free country, live how you want to live. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 3:29:15 AM EDT
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Other than one or two I may have worked on back when I worked in a shop in the 90s, I cannot say I have really driven one.
That said, they look like a hell of alot of fun and you can use it for a weekend racer. There is usually a few of them at this event they have near me.  2016 Giant's Despair Hill Climb - Mazdaspeed Miata |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 3:30:44 AM EDT
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I do wish more convertibles came with a removable hard top option as well.
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Posted: 1/29/2018 3:40:00 AM EDT
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I can tell the OP has never driven one. I've only ate them up on the track, but that's an unfair comparison. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 4:37:03 AM EDT
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Fun little car
But damn they're slow. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 4:58:24 AM EDT
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They are fun to drive, but I look silly with my head sticking out of the top. My mom has one. It's quite fun to take out on some twisty roads. Unfortunately my body type is short legs long torso. I physically can't fit in the car if the roof is in place. Open it up and I fit OK but my head pokes up above the windshield a bit. 
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Posted: 1/29/2018 5:19:44 AM EDT
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Why do educated adults use apostrophes to pluralize? The world may never know.
I've never owned a Miata, for what it is worth. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 5:24:09 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/29/2018 5:30:48 AM EDT
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Because they're convertibles. If they were hard tops no one would give a shit.
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Posted: 1/29/2018 6:36:05 AM EDT
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They’re not practical enough for me anymore....so I bought it’s 4 seat cousin... Old weekend toy... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/2980/7F498081-F66A-40F3-B9DF-5C4C5C21B247-434714.JPG New weekend toy/fair weather commuter... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/2980/730C9229-9DFE-4F69-A828-3689FF0E3190-434695.JPG |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 6:42:35 AM EDT
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Say that most of the people who do SSCA racing..
Fun little cars.. nothing gay about it.. unless you are rather insecure or is just jealous.. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 7:11:46 AM EDT
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I used to think the same thing until I worked at a shop that specialized in LS swapping them. 500rwhp in a Miata with full suspension and some good tires will change your mind really quick.
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Posted: 1/29/2018 7:34:07 AM EDT
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I used to think the same thing until I worked at a shop that specialized in LS swapping them. 500rwhp in a Miata with full suspension and some good tires will change your mind really quick. Theyre fast as shit. I just dont don't care for Miatas regardless of what's under the hood. Out of curiosity, what does a fully swapped out Miata go for? |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 7:38:25 AM EDT
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I wouldn't say they are gay per se.
What I remember from 8th grade,(when they came out) the only people I knew who wanted one or even talked about them were teenage girls. So in my mind it became a girls car and I never wanted one based on that I guess. That and in rural Georgia all we (guys) wanted were pickup trucks or muscle cars, LOL. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 7:39:57 AM EDT
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I think Miatas got a bad rap because a lot of woman drove them.
I had an early 90s and that car was so much fun to drive. It had 4 point roll bar, factory hard top, coilover suspension, etc.. Just handled like it was on rails...I learned so much about smooth driving with that car. It was hard to get in trouble with a Miata because they handle so predictably. Just a perfect learning tool for anyone that wants to experience rear wheel drive. The old Miatas are a lot of fun...fun revving engine, great brakes, smooth gear shift that's in the perfect spot, great weight distribution, and top reliability. I remember driving mine up and down the Pacific Coast Highway at night with no purpose...I was just driving to drive. It's funny, no one every sat around in the 1960's and though "Damn, you drive a Lotus Elan or a Porsche 550 Spyder? What kind of bitch are you?" Guess people were just more comfortable with themselves and understood just how much fun it is to drive lightweight RWD roadster. To me a Miata (especially the older NA chassis) is the closest equivalent to a 1960's British sports car. Back in the 60's, owning an Italian or British roadster was usually an undertaking. It wasn't a car you could expect to daily drive and always be in semi-working order with minimal maintenance. You KNEW buying that Alfa Romeo Spider or Bugeye Sprite was a sort of masochism. You were expecting frustration/pain dealing with electrical issues, flimsy interior parts, Italian/English engineering, minimal rust proofing, and chassis technology that was still stuck in the 40s/50s. BUT..the TLC/ulcers were worth it for the driving experience. The Miata is the same concept but without the maintenance stress. To me the Miata is the closes thing to a modern day Lotus Elan Sprint. Just the purest definition of a sports car. 
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Posted: 1/29/2018 7:44:02 AM EDT
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I think Miatas got a bad rap because a lot of woman drove them. I had an early 90s and that car was so much fun to drive. It had 4 point roll bar, factory hard top, coilover suspension, etc.. Just handled like it was on rails...I learned so much about smooth driving with that car. It was hard to get in trouble with a Miata because they handle so predictably. Just a perfect learning tool for anyone that wants to experience rear wheel drive. The old Miatas are a lot of fun...fun revving engine, great brakes, smooth gear shift that's in the perfect spot, great weight distribution, and top reliability. I remember driving mine up and down the Pacific Coast Highway at night with no purpose...I was just driving to drive. It's funny, no one every sat around in the 1960's and though "Damn, you drive a Lotus Elan or a Porsche 550 Spyder? What kind of bitch are you?" Guess people were just more comfortable with themselves and understood just how much fun it is to drive lightweight RWD roadster. To me a Miata (especially the older NA chassis) is the closest equivalent to a 1960's British sports car. Back in the 60's, owning an Italian or British roadster was usually an undertaking. It wasn't a car you could expect to daily drive and always be in semi-working order with minimal maintenance. You KNEW buying that Alfa Romeo Spider or Bugeye Sprite was a sort of masochism. You were expecting frustration/pain dealing with electrical issues, flimsy interior parts, Italian/English engineering, minimal rust proofing, and chassis technology that was still stuck in the 40s/50s. BUT..the TLC/ulcers were worth it for the driving experience. The Miata is the same concept but without the maintenance stress. To me the Miata is the closes thing to a modern day Lotus Elan Sprint. Just the purest definition of a sports car. http://i.vimeocdn.com/video/573870599_1280x720.jpg 
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Posted: 1/29/2018 7:59:50 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/29/2018 8:14:03 AM EDT
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I think Miatas got a bad rap because a lot of woman drove them. I had an early 90s and that car was so much fun to drive. It had 4 point roll bar, factory hard top, coilover suspension, etc.. Just handled like it was on rails...I learned so much about smooth driving with that car. It was hard to get in trouble with a Miata because they handle so predictably. Just a perfect learning tool for anyone that wants to experience rear wheel drive. The old Miatas are a lot of fun...fun revving engine, great brakes, smooth gear shift that's in the perfect spot, great weight distribution, and top reliability. I remember driving mine up and down the Pacific Coast Highway at night with no purpose...I was just driving to drive. It's funny, no one every sat around in the 1960's and though "Damn, you drive a Lotus Elan or a Porsche 550 Spyder? What kind of bitch are you?" Guess people were just more comfortable with themselves and understood just how much fun it is to drive lightweight RWD roadster. To me a Miata (especially the older NA chassis) is the closest equivalent to a 1960's British sports car. Back in the 60's, owning an Italian or British roadster was usually an undertaking. It wasn't a car you could expect to daily drive and always be in semi-working order with minimal maintenance. You KNEW buying that Alfa Romeo Spider or Bugeye Sprite was a sort of masochism. You were expecting frustration/pain dealing with electrical issues, flimsy interior parts, Italian/English engineering, minimal rust proofing, and chassis technology that was still stuck in the 40s/50s. BUT..the TLC/ulcers were worth it for the driving experience. The Miata is the same concept but without the maintenance stress. To me the Miata is the closes thing to a modern day Lotus Elan Sprint. Just the purest definition of a sports car. http://i.vimeocdn.com/video/573870599_1280x720.jpg They are also a GREAT VALUE. When we were looking for a convertible sportscar several years ago I *really* wanted an S2000 and the wife really had a fancy for the Mini Cooper Convertible until she was underwhelmed by the power of even the turbo or supercharged S models. Because of the desirability of the S2000 and the well i don't know what makes them so expensive value on the Mini you can get a nice NC Miata for 50-75% of the price and get 90% of the performance. The thing that really won me over was the manual top. I can open and close it with one hand. That's just *that* much less shit to worry about in the long term ownership. It's been an absolute hoot to drive and reminds me of the '79 280zx, '85 RX7 GSL-SE, and '92 240SX SE Coupe I had in my earlier days. If you want a serious track car you can get a NA or NB on the cheap and have an amazing array of aftermarket options available to customize it however want. As another poster mentioned in this thread if a 2 seater just isn't your cup of tea then you've got the Toyota 86 (formerly Scion FRS)/Subaru BRZ that adds a 2+2 configuration in a nice rwd layout. A new 2.3 turbo Mustang would be a close 2nd with or without the track pack. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 8:22:28 AM EDT
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Headlights go up. Happy as fuck.
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Posted: 1/29/2018 8:29:42 AM EDT
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QFT. They are awesome little sports cars. They make me wish I wasn't so tall, so I could drive one. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 8:31:43 AM EDT
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Gay? miatas are awesome. and the current gen RF is gorgeous. http://st.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/5/2016/08/2017-Mazda-MX-5-Miata-RF-side-top-up.jpg |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 9:01:17 AM EDT
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I like the looks of my 03' Mini Cooper S more than the Miata's......and the fact they are supercharged with 225hp ( I have a JCW) makes them more fun also. I never used to like little cars....but they are pretty fun to drive!
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Posted: 1/29/2018 9:02:27 AM EDT
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They're not gay.
87% of arfcom is just too fat to fit in one so they call it gay.
BTW, they're gay. 87%'er here.
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Posted: 1/29/2018 9:04:00 AM EDT
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These LS conversion Miatas running sub 10 second quarter mile would be fun to drive.
 LS1 Turbo Miata vs. Ferrari 458 Italia  Miata Gets V8, Turbo, and Nitrous Treatment, Proceeds to PARTY! |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 9:05:07 AM EDT
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they even come in fabulous colors
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Posted: 1/29/2018 9:07:53 AM EDT
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ZFG on OP's misguided autophobic delusions.
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Posted: 1/29/2018 9:13:46 AM EDT
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Miata's are too small for anyone over six feet tall.
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Posted: 1/29/2018 9:14:26 AM EDT
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Say that most of the people who do SSCA racing.. Fun little cars.. nothing gay about it.. unless you are rather insecure or is just jealous.. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 9:17:21 AM EDT
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The Miata isn't the type of vehicle I would ever be interested in.
That said, whenever I see a post on the GD asking if this thing or that thing is "Ghey" then I always thinks that the OP is possibly a closet gay himself. Otherwise why would he go around thinking that an inanimate object is somehow ghey. Spends entirely too much time thinking about gays. Should be spending his time thinking about women. OP, the Miata isn't and can never be "Ghey". |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 9:17:51 AM EDT
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Miatas seem to sort out the guys that ID their sexuality with consumer goods and what other people think from those that don’t really give a fuck what other people believe, and just drive.
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Posted: 1/29/2018 9:21:30 AM EDT
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No inanimate object is gay. Sounds like someone who cares too much about what others think of them. Drive whatever you want. IDGAF.
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