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Originally Posted by fullmonty I have it on good authority the doors of a 370Z are pretty weak and flimsy. In fact if I was a new buyer, I'd be

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Old 07-10-2010, 11:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I have it on good authority the doors of a 370Z are pretty weak and flimsy. In fact if I was a new buyer, I'd be totally turned off.
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I once saw a Miata checking out another Miata's tailpipe. But good lord, were those some sturdy doors.
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I once saw a Miata checking out another Miata's tailpipe. But good lord, were those some sturdy doors.
When you close a Miata's door, it's like two tanks ramming each other at full speed.
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I must say I've tested the door systems of both cars, and the doors of the Mazda Miata are far superior
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Mustang, this is your wakeup call I AM AN F... B... I AGENT!
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Wait, if you're claiming to be an FBI agent... Does the inverse of the norm work out and you're actually a hot underage chick looking to cyber? Not that I'm into that, just curious.
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