Help Brant pick a new Miata
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Wait, you'd rather have a Datsun from around '70 vs. a Nissan (Datsun) from the '90s? AH I see... so we're not talking *reason*. K well I'd suggest a Fiat Spyder from the 70's or a '60's Alfa Spyder.
My son was looking for a car a year ago in the $5k range. He found a bunch of beauties including a couple of Fiat Spyders. I loved his choices but told him, "Son, *I* can't afford the upkeep of a Fiat Spyder, how will you?"
He bought a CL
My son was looking for a car a year ago in the $5k range. He found a bunch of beauties including a couple of Fiat Spyders. I loved his choices but told him, "Son, *I* can't afford the upkeep of a Fiat Spyder, how will you?"
He bought a CL
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Originally Posted by jedwards,Feb 22 2010, 06:26 PM
Wait, you'd rather have a Datsun from around '70 vs. a Nissan (Datsun) from the '90s? AH I see... so we're not talking *reason*. K well I'd suggest a Fiat Spyder from the 70's or a '60's Alfa Spyder.
My son was looking for a car a year ago in the $5k range. He found a bunch of beauties including a couple of Fiat Spyders. I loved his choices but told him, "Son, *I* can't afford the upkeep of a Fiat Spyder, how will you?"
He bought a CL
My son was looking for a car a year ago in the $5k range. He found a bunch of beauties including a couple of Fiat Spyders. I loved his choices but told him, "Son, *I* can't afford the upkeep of a Fiat Spyder, how will you?"
He bought a CL
A 70's Datsun is still relatively reliable and has lots of character. I'm not looking for something horribly unreliable, but I'm willing to sacrifice some element of practicality for something that is fun and/or has soul...
If I were going for a small convertible of that nature...I'd stick with a Miata. I'm looking for something different. I'm sure I'll get another Miata sometime...but I'd start with a different one and build it differently...
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Originally Posted by brantshali,Feb 22 2010, 03:41 PM
Given the current condition of my car, I'd likely rather start with a better base Miata and adding a turbo than souping up my current one.
what about... The upcoming FT86 from Toyota
Seems like it will be a decent starting platform
