If you had $25K what would you buy?

shadoquad · 08-01-2011, 12:54 AM

More Miatas race on actual race tracks than Zs.

They're fantastic performance for money. It's about more than big power.

But whatever, ignorance is bliss.

ImportConvert · 08-01-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

More Miatas race on actual race tracks than Zs.

They're fantastic performance for money. It's about more than big power.

But whatever, ignorance is bliss.

That's because they are cheap as **** to maintain. Try going through $1500 in tires a few times and you will wish you were tracking a Miata. You get a ton of fun with not nearly the cost.

daisuke149 · 08-01-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

More Miatas race on actual race tracks than Zs.

They're fantastic performance for money. It's about more than big power.

But whatever, ignorance is bliss.

They handle nice. But they are ugly. and they are under powered. even for their weight and handling they need more power to really be proper fun.

They arent nearly as refined as the lotus are to run around with that little power.

Our z's arent exactly big power but are a heck of alot more fun than the miata.

and as someone said, its cus they are cheap and easy. I have a friend out of PA that runs a shop that enters their miata in every race they can. He said he would rather race his solstice though except for the miata is just cheaper to run / race.

shadoquad · 08-02-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

That's because they are cheap as **** to maintain. Try going through $1500 in tires a few times and you will wish you were tracking a Miata. You get a ton of fun with not nearly the cost.

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

They handle nice. But they are ugly. and they are under powered. even for their weight and handling they need more power to really be proper fun.

They arent nearly as refined as the lotus are to run around with that little power.

Our z's arent exactly big power but are a heck of alot more fun than the miata.

and as someone said, its cus they are cheap and easy. I have a friend out of PA that runs a shop that enters their miata in every race they can. He said he would rather race his solstice though except for the miata is just cheaper to run / race.

You guys say it's cheap to repair as if that isn't a good thing. That's precisely part of why I suggested it, if the OP wants a track toy. And

you can't have fun in a Miata. It's a Front-Engine, RWD car. It is built to handle, not the best, but for maximum enjoyment. People get so wrapped up in performance numbers that they can often overlook the simple joy of a well-balanced sports car. Go drive any of the nimble roadsters of 60's-70's Europe and you'd understand. It isn't always about speed alone. Sometimes it's about sensation.

Of course they're not as fun as a Z, but a Z costs over 25k. Miatas are incredibly fun, though, and if I ever get into tracking, I'll probably be doing it in a Spec Miata because of cost.

ImportConvert · 08-02-2011, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

You guys say it's cheap to repair as if that isn't a good thing. That's precisely part of why I suggested it, if the OP wants a track toy. And

you can't have fun in a Miata. It's a Front-Engine, RWD car. It is built to handle, not the best, but for maximum enjoyment. People get so wrapped up in performance numbers that they can often overlook the simple joy of a well-balanced sports car. Go drive any of the nimble roadsters of 60's-70's Europe and you'd understand. It isn't always about speed alone. Sometimes it's about sensation.

Of course they're not as fun as a Z, but a Z costs over 25k. Miatas are incredibly fun, though, and if I ever get into tracking, I'll probably be doing it in a Spec Miata because of cost.

I'm still LOL'ing at someone comparing a $50K Lotus to a Miata.

nuTinmuch · 08-02-2011, 05:50 PM

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I'm still LOL'ing at someone comparing a $50K Lotus to a Miata.

yeah man who compares a light roadster with an emphasis on handling over straight line speed to a light roadster with an emphasis on handling over straight line speed

ImportConvert · 08-02-2011, 10:24 PM

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yeah man who compares a light roadster with an emphasis on handling over straight line speed to a light roadster with an emphasis on handling over straight line speed

Right. So lets just compare it to the GT2-RS, then.

Red__Zed · 08-02-2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Right. So lets just compare it to the GT2-RS, then.

I mean, 25k to 45k is not that far...

...I guess it is a little far-fetched...like cross-shopping a 370z and a Z06...

daisuke149 · 08-02-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

You guys say it's cheap to repair as if that isn't a good thing. That's precisely part of why I suggested it, if the OP wants a track toy. And

you can't have fun in a Miata. It's a Front-Engine, RWD car. It is built to handle, not the best, but for maximum enjoyment. People get so wrapped up in performance numbers that they can often overlook the simple joy of a well-balanced sports car. Go drive any of the nimble roadsters of 60's-70's Europe and you'd understand. It isn't always about speed alone. Sometimes it's about sensation.

Of course they're not as fun as a Z, but a Z costs over 25k. Miatas are incredibly fun, though, and if I ever get into tracking, I'll probably be doing it in a Spec Miata because of cost.

see man when you start to assume things about what i think of a car thats where the BS lies.

for e.g

Miata's are fun. but their not great fun. You really gotta build em up for them to get to the level of fun as some other cars.

For example, my versa is fun. its light and nimble. turn that wheel it rotates. but its **** for power. Still fun, and the reason why i got it over the other small cars in the segment.

But when the OP says what to get for 25k, there is alot out there better than the miata. because sometimes its not all about the sensation or the handling. (opposite of what you said)

Otherwise why stop there. OP should get a bike instead. The sensation and the handling are great. Or a kit car.. better handling than miata's and more power etc..

And also, if you havnt properly driven a g8 gt then maybe you should before you become a hater. Not the same classification as a miata that you love, but by god the fun you have in that car is just incredible. The roar of a v8 and the feel of the torque is a sensation, that shouldnt be discounted. again, its not always about the handling. Balance = key and not talking about weight distribution balance. Balance in terms of overall points of the car. Miata = small, handles well. thats it. and again, its uggggllly.

A better option than the miata would be an S2k.

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3888	More Miatas race on actual race tracks than Zs. They're fantastic performance for money. It's about more than big power. But whatever, ignorance is bliss.