2006 Mx-5
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Originally Posted by javastan
But it is still a miata. I know they handle well and go fast but it is still the car for either chicks or 40+ years olds with combovers and shrunken d**ks.
If you are concerned about image, then yes, the Miata may not be the car for you. If you don't require a car to feel good about yourself, and want something that's fun, then it's a great car.
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Originally Posted by SoR
It's because most people buy cars for show or to drag race them. Only minority cares what it can really do on a road course and that also require skill only minority has.
I still don't understand why everyone wants to drag race EVOs. Seems like a waste.
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Originally Posted by robertrinaustin
I had the opportunity to see one over the weekend and compare it to the Pontiac Solstice (sp?) that happend to be there. I must say that I really like the looks of the Pontiac better and this is coming from someone that has owned 2 Miatas. It will be really interesting when the performance upgrades start to hit the streets for both these cars.
How is the quality of the Solstice?
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It is true that the "Miata" name is gone. This new car is just called the MX-5. IMHO, anyone who calls a lightweight 2 seater with near perfect weight distribution a "chick" car is ignorant. I owned a '99 for a few years, and out of all of the cars I have owned, it is the first one that I have ever missed. That car was extremely fun to drive, even with the measly 140 or so horses.
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My dad has a '94 with the "R" package and it is a blast to drive. No, it's not a rocket, but the handling of the car is the fun part. I see the low horsepower as an added benefit, because it keeps you out of trouble. You don't need 600hp to enjoy a drive.
A good analogy would be women -- some of the most fun I've had has been with A and B cup chicks.
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A good analogy would be women -- some of the most fun I've had has been with A and B cup chicks.
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this car is awesome. but i like the fact that they are going to be calling it just the MX-5, sounds more sporty. put a supercharger or other type of goodies on this little bad boy and this car will own all sorts of cars on a road course.
like i said before i can not wait till someone starts modding these things
like i said before i can not wait till someone starts modding these things
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Originally Posted by Cabo
How is the quality of the Solstice?
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Edit: Just checked the last JD Powers release I could find and only Suzuki scored worse than Mazda. Link
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Originally Posted by evo_il8
a modded miata on a road course is bad news
Originally Posted by SmikeEvo
Wait, has anyone tried to tune the turbo version yet?
Its a 1.8 L 16V, 8.5 psi, I dont know turbo type or size, and it has a tiny FMIC. But would that react like our cars to a TBE, MBC, fuel pump, larger FMIC, and flash?
Stock it makes about 180 crank hp, I dont see why 230+ whp wouldnt be possible on that car.
A SCCA events this is the car I see the most. And those NA Maitas are quick, and can handle great.
You know what I think I am going to go test drive one tonight for sh#$ and giggles. (and no I am not 40, nor do I have a combover, or a shrunken pecker)
Its a 1.8 L 16V, 8.5 psi, I dont know turbo type or size, and it has a tiny FMIC. But would that react like our cars to a TBE, MBC, fuel pump, larger FMIC, and flash?
Stock it makes about 180 crank hp, I dont see why 230+ whp wouldnt be possible on that car.
A SCCA events this is the car I see the most. And those NA Maitas are quick, and can handle great.
You know what I think I am going to go test drive one tonight for sh#$ and giggles. (and no I am not 40, nor do I have a combover, or a shrunken pecker)
Man, there is really not to many cars more fun than a Miata with the top down driftin' corners. Out of the box these car can out handle most sports cars. With a susupention setup, they are unreal. They are a bit under powered, but super fun.
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Let the peeps who think miatas are for girls or whatever think it. I'm pretty sure a tweaked miata can take down and whip an evo/sti/gtr/itr/ctr in tight back roads, twisted mountain passes, etc. anything with a lot of twists.