Why Jeff should get a miata...

[SlowPro98]

I'm listing all the reasons why I love my roadster and why Jeff should get one. All other Roadster owners, please feel free to sound off

-reliability. all she needs is oil and gas. I have replaced 1 heater hose and the CAS seals, and since I was in there, I also did the valvecover gasket, but that didn't really need to be done. I am purposly killing the old clutch so I can put a new one in. hehehe
-Drivability- way better than any other car I've ever driven. There is an unparralleled joy that I get from clipping the apex on an on/off ramp and watching as the person behind me tries to keep up.
-I like my cars like I like my women; TOPLESS!! (boobs2)I'm not as crazy as Ronin, but I will drop the top in 40 degree weather. There Spring summer and fall are my favorite times of the year. Sometimes I'll sit at a stop light and SOAK in the sun! it is amazing.
-AFTERMARKET PARTS ARE EVERYWHERE!! and they're cheap! Swap meets happen everywhere. I've even gotten free parts.
-Auto-x events, you will be king!
-Pop up headlights! 1st Gen rules!
-Memorial Day @ Limerock is awesome, great weather and even tho my miata is beaten and ugly, I still got props from people.

 

[SlowPro98]

OH and winter driving is awesome, the only time I had problems was when I had to plow through a snow bank. and ice can be tricky. The dealership doesn't close for snow days, so I have had to drive to and from work in all of the storms we've had this season and I had WAAAAAY more fun than I thought I would.

I have a couple of books on the miata, as well as some vintage Miata Magazines if you want to do some reading.

I also know where to find you some KILLER JDM-roadster-bling

 

[genericuser]

plus the initial investment cost isn't too bad.. since miatas (first gens) are pretty cheap, jeffy can get another reliable winter beater to supplement his miata

 

[whitemp5seattle]

this thread entertains me.

ok let's here it people...why should I get a miata?

the idea of getting a cheap winter beater (or for when I need to pick people up from the airport or whatever) is kinda believable...

 

[genericuser]

well, the first and most obvious reason is that you could join these fine gentleman on sunday mornings:

secondly, your stable can look like mine!

I'm a big proponent of the subaru/miata combination.

 

[whitemp5seattle]

my bf is complaining that he won't fit in a miata since he's 6'1".

I said "You would with the top down!"

 

[genericuser]

he's an inch taller than me.

I've got more than an inch of headroom with the top shut..

 

[vcinsanity1523]

because having the top down in the middle of winter with the heat on sounds like fun

 

[nate0123]

I'm 6'-1" and I fit in mine with no problem. When I did my hair spiky, though, sometimes it rubbed on the roof

 

[genericuser]

nate with the assist! (2thumbs)

 

[Astral]

my bf is complaining that he won't fit in a miata since he's 6'1".

I said "You would with the top down!"

It's all about the torso to legs ratio... the only way to find out is to try!

 

[turbolife]

I feel really tall in a Miata. Wouldn't stop me from buying one though.

I would only use it top-down anyways.

 

[altspace]

I totally thought about a Miata when I was planning to trade my P5. I so wanted to have a convertible again, but alas the need to have the extra 2 seats got the best of me. That and the fact I just love the 8.

 

[whitemp5seattle]

I totally thought about a Miata when I was planning to trade my P5. I so wanted to have a convertible again, but alas the need to have the extra 2 seats got the best of me. That and the fact I just love the 8.

if I could afford a rx-8 right now I'd jump for one of those. The 2 extra seats in back would be really handy (especially when carpooling to work).

on the other hand I test drove Chris' (slug420) spicy msp today and (shocked) why didn't I get a MSP to begin with omg the turbo feels ammmmmmmmaaaaazzzziiinggggg *drools*

 

[altspace]

Turbos are fun indeed. Got to pay the premium gas prices though.

 

[whitemp5seattle]

I totally thought about a Miata when I was planning to trade my P5. I so wanted to have a convertible again, but alas the need to have the extra 2 seats got the best of me. That and the fact I just love the 8.

Turbos are fun indeed. Got to pay the premium gas prices though.

that's true. however with my p5 I was paying premium gas prices since I had a mp3 ecu. at least with turbo I get more zoom zoom (drive2)

 

[slug420]

OH and winter driving is awesome, the only time I had problems was when I had to plow through a snow bank. and ice can be tricky.

zing!

 

[bazooka joe]

buy a msp now!!

 

[ronin12]

Where to start, B pointed out some of the fine features of the Miata, handling is a dream, having the topdown day or night is awesome, parts are easy to come by. As for size I am 6'1" not on the light side and fit fine, my seat isn't all the way back. After buying mine I vowed I would never be without one again. Anyone that I have given a ride to loves it and wishes they could have one. Now you can't compare a stock miata to a MSP, but take the Miata and put on a turbo or even a supercharger then compare notes. Some of the kits I was looking into would give me about 225-250hp. Add that to such a nimble car and you can eat up a MSP. Take one for a drive easiest way to find out. You can find a decent one for a few grand, put a few grand in mods to it and still have enough to buy a beater if needed.

 

[chuyler1]

my bf is complaining that he won't fit in a miata since he's 6'1".

I said "You would with the top down!"

I'm 6'3". I fit great in the 1st gen. 2nd gen is tough for me to use the clutch, to ge my foot on it I have to swing my knee out and around the steering wheel. 3rd gen is ok but I'd much rather a 1st gen. Height wise, I fit in them all.