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I don't like them. Not sure why, as I'm sure they are a blast to drive. Think I'd actually choose an S2K with a hardtop over a Miata with equal amount of power. And I hate Honda.
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Yeah miatas are cool. Really fun cars to drive. Can't wait for the new miata, which is going back to the first gen NA specs, the way it should be.
I have raced everything from GT to formula cars and miatas are hands down the funnest track car on earth. ^My shitbox spec miata at LRP. The shitty interior wood trim is now gone.
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they are also probably the most forgiving rwd cars out there for track driving.
enjoyed driving my sunburst yellow '92 back in the day in streets of willing & spring mtn in NV. you don't need a lot of parts to make the car track ready & reliable. (wish I could say the same about my worthless s14) best thing about the car is it's image imo. what other older performance car can you find so many models at such good condition & low prices. just waiting for lower mileage mazdaspeed miata prices to come down a bit more than 15-12k. |
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I can't help but think I'm some how responsible for this.. look at the old thread same shit
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01-28-2012, 05:37 AM | #38 |
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I like Miata's bunches, in fact I like any small cars that are built to handle rather than put down massive amounts of power. Much like I love Cappuccino's too.
But I hate, hate, HATE convertibles. So a hard top is a must. Much like S2000's, so much sexier with a hard top.
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I love miatas i would rock one for auto x for sure.
Also heres a sweet miata.
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i guess i'll add my beater nb to the thread. she's been through a lot in the last 12 years, but hasn't failed me yet. just needs paint and some tlc.
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I had an 91 NA. It was fun, but cheesy. I don't miss it.
I drove it 1500 miles across the U.S. problem free, if that speaks to their reliability. I personally think that NA Miatas with low-offset "aggressive" wheels and tiny, stretched tires look ridiculous. The body styling does not cater to that type of wheel/tire combination. In my opinion, many cars don't, but I feel that this style looks even worse on Miatas.
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I really like NBs, almost bought one several times but ended up with an E36 M3 the first time and an SR S14 the second time.
I'm close to JDM sized, 5'10" and 155 lbs, and I don't fit great in them. A tilt wheel or lower stock seats would work wonders. The power obviously sucks too, and upgrade options are limited and primitive. N/A is pretty hopeless, and its either piggybacks or standalones for engine management with boost. It's too bad Mazda put a pedestrian, low displacement iron block engine in them. Something like the SR20DE of the contemporary B13 would have made the cars a lot more balanced package overall. I'd still consider buying one though. Next time I'm looking for a DD, if a green NB in nice shape pops up I may just snag it to have the experience of owning one. |
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i'm 5' 10" and my knees slightly hit the stock steering wheel. a hub, quick release, and 330mm wheel solved that problem pretty easily. then i put my zeta iii in with some modified corbeau rails and my head would hit the roof on bumps. seems like the only seat rails that will get you low enough are the bride rails and they're stupidly expensive. any easy solution that some of my friends with miatas have done is remove the bottom seat cushions, but they're only sitting in the seat for 45 minutes at most where as i regularly drive 2+ hours at a time. my ass would be sore by the time i got to my destination. the other problem is the door hits the seat. i think an exas iii would fit better since it isn't as broad.
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I think its a beautiful car. Not busy at all, aside from the roof spoiler. That could definitely be a bit smaller.
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01-29-2012, 09:05 AM | #55 |
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This Miata appeals to me.
Nowadays, most cars with exterior mods beyond lowering, complementing wheels, and OEM/simple aero, look cheesy to me. I am so grown up and mature. |
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My opinions on Miatas:
I sold my '92 back in June. Here's my list of pros:
Here's my list of cons:
I'd rather drive a lightened S13 coupe. Then again, I'd rather drive a lightened S13 coupe than the majority of cars out there. I'll own another one at some point, but by then I'll have the money to sort the handling properly. |
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My good friend owns one and tracks it a lot. I've driven it and it's rather quick. He's done a lot to it and he plans to boost it soon for the next season.
That being said, I couldn't own one for myself. I just don't enjoy it as much as he does... |
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Just came back from driving one back home, after my 240 broke at the track. Since I have no more car an NB sounds actually pretty nice.
Theyre great little reliable cars that are super fun to drive. Anyone who hasnt been in a nice one that gets tracked has no word on what these cars can do... If the only miatas youve been with are all slammed, cambered, and still poking then yes, thats a dumb owner. Otherwise, good cars.
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^^Not mine just the same model^^ I've owned two different Mazdaspeeds and loved both of them, wish I wouldn't have gotten rid of my last one but I thought I needed an evo in my life lol. Now I drive an s2k and it feels like the miatas big brother imho. They are very quirky cars but easy to work on, I also felt like the mpg could be better for what the car has 1.8 with 160hp and only 26 mpg?? lol They have a surprisingly huge aftermarket but it takes quite a bit of searching unlike the 240sx which is on every popular website out there. Flyin Miata and BEGI make some great parts for them and both have quite good customer service, 949 racing and Good-win-racing also cater to the Miata as well. My favorite part is that there are quite a few CARB legal options for FI. Anyone who judges the car for the stigma is just a fool. It's great when you can park your car and know that it will still be there in the morning as well. |
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