Next Miata lighter with direct injection & FI?
03-24-2009, 08:08 PM
#11
Originally Posted by WarrenW,Mar 24 2009, 09:28 PM
I've always said that if the Miata had ~100HP more and was a bit lighter it could give the S a run for it's money. But because the Miata was so underpowered when I test drove one in 01 that I went with the S.
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03-24-2009, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris S,Mar 24 2009, 08:08 PM
You don't need mega-hp if you don't have to slow down for the corners!
My ideal car has 350 hp at the wheels and 2500 pounds curb weight.
03-24-2009, 09:33 PM
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I believe Elise's insurance is actually cheaper than S2000's because we see way less of them getting into an accident. But yea, there are a lot of reasons why owning a Lotus may be a PITA.
03-25-2009, 04:12 AM
#17
Originally Posted by Christople,Mar 25 2009, 01:36 AM
I'm not a fan of my NB Air Condition system. Prefered the S2k's
03-25-2009, 05:47 AM
#18
The only Miatas I've liked were the NBs. The early NAs were truly girly cars. The latest NCs were the worst aspects of the NAs mated to the worst aspects of the RX8.
I'd love to see/own a Miata with balls! I've owned 3 and have always said a little more power would cure most of their ills.
I bought my S because it addressed all the Miata's shortcomings and made me smile.
As to air conditioning, my NB's air worked fine for a Miata, it's not on the same scale as the S's air tho.
I'd love to see/own a Miata with balls! I've owned 3 and have always said a little more power would cure most of their ills.
I bought my S because it addressed all the Miata's shortcomings and made me smile.
As to air conditioning, my NB's air worked fine for a Miata, it's not on the same scale as the S's air tho.
03-25-2009, 06:16 AM
#19
I agree that the NA miatas are not as nice looking as the NB. I also agree that from the factory they are pretty effeminate looking. However, lower them, get rid of that jet ski style front bumper and the car takes on a whole new look.
03-25-2009, 06:20 AM
#20
also, I pass by a Mazda dealer on my way to work in Dallas and they have one of the new face lifted NCs. Jesus Christ, those things look nice. It is easily the most aggressive miata ever.