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Originally Posted by svensko
Why did you completely ignore the fact that the Miata is manual, RWD, and <25k? 
Even with the retractable hardtop, it's still <25K. |
Because it's a convertible.
Even with the retractable hardtop it's still a roadster.
Convertibles have less utility and (usually) less structural rigidity than coupes.
If Mazda had released their gorgeous Mazda MX5 Coupe in the US, it would be included in the discussion.
However, most of us want a fixed-roof coupe.
Hence the reason that 95% of the cars owned by Zilvians are hardtops and not the verts.
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Originally Posted by svensko
You guys act like a 240SX was 15K when they were first released. Here's a hint: they weren't. Your expectations of the car market are unreasonable.
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I have a magazine ad from 1989 showing the price of the 240sx starting under 12k.
adjusted for inflation, that slots in nicely to the market we are discussing.