Build Quality: Miata MX-5 PRHT v. Nissan 370Z

YoungTurk · 04-13-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JeepZen

I have test driven both in the last two months. Right now I am leaning toward the Miata but I am still waiting to see the 370z convertible (in real life). If you are comparing a Miata to a 370z coupe, don't discount the fact that the Miata is a convertible. I love the 370z but I have pretty much ruled the coupe out. I just like convertibles too much to buy a coupe.

They are very different cars. Both are unquestionably sports cars and both are unquestionably fun to drive. They are different sorts of fun though.

So, which one in your opinion was built better? And was the Miata an '08 or an '09?

YoungTurk

nicknick · 04-15-2009, 01:47 AM

Well I own a Mazda MX5 PRHT, 6sp manual and I love it and plan to keep a long time. I Also love the 350Z but I do not like what I hear about the overheating oil issues with the Z. I plan to get a Z alongside my MX5, but i probably wait till they fix the engine oil overheating issue first. Obviously the MX5 will not be as fast as the Z, but as a fun, relaible, good handling and riding car, the MX5 is hard to beat imo.

JeepZen · 04-18-2009, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by YoungTurk

So, which one in your opinion was built better? And was the Miata an '08 or an '09?

YoungTurk

Most recently it was an '08. They both seemed similarly well built. It is hard to tell how well built a new car is until you have put a good 10k (or 50k) miles on it and it has had a chance to shake a few things loose. That whole "initial build quality" is kind of a scam in my opinion.

The Miata has been around for about 20 years and has been considered a pretty well built car. I can't comment on Nissan's reputation just because I don't know much about the 350z (never liked it). My Infiniti Skyline 350GT is in great shape even after 20k miles so I consider it well built. Considering the price and halo status of the 370z I would expect it to be more similar to my Skyline than, say, a Versa or Sentinel.

355890 · 04-18-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JeepZen

Considering the price and halo status of the 370z I would expect it to be more similar to my Skyline than, say, a Versa or Sentinel.

Huh !

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nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 17	Well I own a Mazda MX5 PRHT, 6sp manual and I love it and plan to keep a long time. I Also love the 350Z but I do not like what I hear about the overheating oil issues with the Z. I plan to get a Z alongside my MX5, but i probably wait till they fix the engine oil overheating issue first. Obviously the MX5 will not be as fast as the Z, but as a fun, relaible, good handling and riding car, the MX5 is hard to beat imo.