S2000 and Turbo Miata
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S2000 and Turbo Miata
If anyone care to read the review from an owners perspective. Careful its long, 14,000 words 
http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=227349
http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=227349
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Nice write up 
. I've always thought there's a good chance I would be driving a Miata if not for the S2k.
Good job remaining objective and unbiased, as well as coming to the (logical) conclusion that one is not simply "better" than the other, but that taking the price differences into consideration, they are both great driver's cars.
Just curious, but why did you end up trading in your '05 for an '07?
I would love to hear your comparison including the M Roadster as well.
. I've always thought there's a good chance I would be driving a Miata if not for the S2k. Good job remaining objective and unbiased, as well as coming to the (logical) conclusion that one is not simply "better" than the other, but that taking the price differences into consideration, they are both great driver's cars.
Just curious, but why did you end up trading in your '05 for an '07?
I would love to hear your comparison including the M Roadster as well.
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loanshark - well written thorough review that goes beyond what someone can gather from a brief test drive. Your review of the BMW M Roadster is EAGERLY anticipated....
although if you like it better than the S - your banned
although if you like it better than the S - your banned
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very unbiased writeup. well written! I would love to drive a MSM miata just to see the difference between the two. If I didnt own an S I would look into purchasing an MSM just because of the handling.
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Great review!
As a previous owner of a '03 LS 6spd with a BRP stage 3 MP62 supercharged Miata and '06 S2000, I agree with your review. I feel it is accurate and as un-biased as it could be.
Personally, I prefered the power delivery of my supercharged Miata compared to my S2000, even though both cars perform equally in acceleration.
Mike
As a previous owner of a '03 LS 6spd with a BRP stage 3 MP62 supercharged Miata and '06 S2000, I agree with your review. I feel it is accurate and as un-biased as it could be.
Personally, I prefered the power delivery of my supercharged Miata compared to my S2000, even though both cars perform equally in acceleration.
Mike
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From: NJ USA
Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist,Apr 11 2007, 09:40 AM
The new Miata (NC) actually handles just as well, if not slightly better, than the S2000, even with it's slightly crappy stock suspension.
I've owned both Miata & for last 3 years S2000 - I've always seen the S as about twice the car for one third more money - in general terms.
The MSM was very temptinging for me when I was looking at '03 AP1; '04 AP2 S's & the MSM. I liked the car very much & it could have been had for approx 6K less...
This past weekend I had a short drive time behind the wheel of an '06 NC MX-5 with Sport suspension... I didn't really get a chance to warm it up or push it but in around the neighborhood driving it felt very very floaty compared to my stock '04 S...not at all like it could or would handle better.
my .02
