It Doesn't look like a MIATA!
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Originally Posted by CarpetedConsole,Aug 10 2010, 09:23 PM
This.
What's with the attitude? You guys act like the S2000 is a supercar. It's slighter better than a Miata in a number of aspects, slightly worse in other aspects. I've owned both, loved both.
And, most important of all, I don't care what people say.
What's with the attitude? You guys act like the S2000 is a supercar. It's slighter better than a Miata in a number of aspects, slightly worse in other aspects. I've owned both, loved both.
And, most important of all, I don't care what people say.
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Originally Posted by 00CivicSi,Aug 11 2010, 05:08 AM
Just like sedans look like other sedans, pickups look like other pickups, and SUVs look like other SUVs, roadsters are gonna look like other roadsters to those with little interest in understanding the differences.
IMO, aside from the characteristics that all roadsters share, I don't think the S2000 looks like a Miata, but I can see how others do.
Furthermore, what's to get upset about? It's not like the Miata is the inferior car that many people would have you believe. Just like the people that can't tell the difference, the people that think the Miata is girly also think the S2000 (and other roadsters) is girly. And the people that think the S2000 is a BMW or a Porsche are just as "wrong" (but that boosts your ego, right?).
Or maybe, people say it just to get a rise out of you (and it worked).
IMO, aside from the characteristics that all roadsters share, I don't think the S2000 looks like a Miata, but I can see how others do.
Furthermore, what's to get upset about? It's not like the Miata is the inferior car that many people would have you believe. Just like the people that can't tell the difference, the people that think the Miata is girly also think the S2000 (and other roadsters) is girly. And the people that think the S2000 is a BMW or a Porsche are just as "wrong" (but that boosts your ego, right?).
Or maybe, people say it just to get a rise out of you (and it worked).
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woodburn, take a chill pill and cut the homophobic bullshit. These aren't the forums for that.
Nothing wrong with the Miata and there are objective ways that it is superior to the S2000. I still prefer the S2000 overall and that's why I bought one, and most people on these forums made the same choice. But you'll find very little support for blind dogmatic fanboi-ism here.
Nothing wrong with the Miata and there are objective ways that it is superior to the S2000. I still prefer the S2000 overall and that's why I bought one, and most people on these forums made the same choice. But you'll find very little support for blind dogmatic fanboi-ism here.
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Originally Posted by woodburn,Aug 14 2010, 08:01 PM
look dude the s2k was car of the year 3 time in a row, the motor has won many award for its perfromance, the s2000 is considered one of the best handling cars built...plus the s2k is hand built, have you read the reviews? the miata has none of that. Just a car thats gay no one praises the miata like they do the s
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Originally Posted by woodburn,Aug 14 2010, 08:01 PM
look dude the s2k was car of the year 3 time in a row, the motor has won many award for its perfromance, the s2000 is considered one of the best handling cars built...plus the s2k is hand built, have you read the reviews? the miata has none of that. Just a car thats gay no one praises the miata like they do the s
Just a few of the awards the Miata has won over it's lifetime.
1990
January: MX-5 Miata receives a "10Best" award from Car and Driver
January: MX-5 Miata receives "Automobile of the Year" award from Automobile Magazine
1991
January: MX-5 Miata receives a Car and Driver "10Best" award
January: Automobile Magazine names MX-5 Miata to its "All-Star" list
1992
January: MX-5 Miata receives a "10Best" award from Car and Driver
January: Automobile Magazine names MX-5 Miata to its "All-Star" list
1993
January: Automobile Magazine names MX-5 Miata to its "All-Star" list
1994
January: Automobile Magazine names MX-5 Miata to its "All-Star" list
1995
January: Automobile Magazine names MX-5 Miata to its "All-Star" list
1996
January: Automobile Magazine names MX-5 Miata to its "All-Star" list
J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study rated the Miata among the top three vehicles in the sports car segment in initial quality
1997
January: Automobile Magazine names MX-5 Miata to its "All-Star" list
1999
The MX-5 Miata receives numerous accolades, including:
• January: Fifth "10Best" award from Car and Driver
• January: Automobile Magazine names MX-5 to its "All Star Best Entry-Level Sports Car".
• January: "Best Convertible" in MotorWeek's Driver's Choice Awards
• April: Consumers Digest's "Best Buy"
• December: One of Sport Compact Car's "Eight Great Rides"
2001
Mazda MX-5 Miata named Consumers Digest "Best Buys"
2002
The MX-5 Miata named to Automobile Magazine "All-Star" list for the 12th time
2006
MX-5 Miata receives a "10Best" award from Car and Driver
2007
MX-5 Miata receives a "10Best" award from Car and Driver
2008
MX-5 Miata receives a "10Best" award from Car and Driver
The Miata is just as good of a car as the S in some respects, and without the success of the Miata, Honda may never have decided to build the S2000.
Quit being an ignorant child.
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Originally Posted by thomsbrain,Aug 14 2010, 08:11 PM
woodburn, take a chill pill and cut the homophobic bullshit. These aren't the forums for that.
Nothing wrong with the Miata and there are objective ways that it is superior to the S2000. I still prefer the S2000 overall and that's why I bought one, and most people on these forums made the same choice. But you'll find very little support for blind dogmatic fanboi-ism here.
Nothing wrong with the Miata and there are objective ways that it is superior to the S2000. I still prefer the S2000 overall and that's why I bought one, and most people on these forums made the same choice. But you'll find very little support for blind dogmatic fanboi-ism here.
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Originally Posted by woodburn,Aug 15 2010, 12:06 PM
ok maybe i was over the top but even before i had my s2000 everyone i ever talked to made fun of miatas. I have never talked to any person that said they like miatas while a lot of people like s2, plus i have never ever ever seen a younger person driving a miata olny old ladies..
The Miata is easily the most popular car in amateur motorsports for good reasons. If you're ever in Austin I'll be happy to show my taillights.
