S2000 owner/writer from Ontario Canada made this comparison with a factory provided MX 5.


https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/28...dster-showdown

 

Thanks for the post. I have to disagree with the assessment of s2000 seats sucking. I've sat in numerous "sports" cars' seats and they all seem to be designed for fat people. I'm a skinny minny and the s2000 holds me in tight for autocross perfectly. but that being said, I really like the new Miata.

darcy

 

The only reason that the S2000 seats may suck is because of the full leather everywhere. I would much prefer suede in the center back and seat cushion for extra grip.

Otherwise, these seats are fine. (Although... the seats in my 1st gen Mazdaspeed 3 are actually significantly better in my opinion)

 

Love the ND2 and it'll be my next car when/if I lose my S2k.

I'm fat'ish, and the S2k seats are perfect. Best seats I've ever had.

 

Test drove a friends new Miata and I love it! Seats are better in the new Miata, however I prefer my son's seat on his Toyota 86GT, I fit perfect in it and and I am not fat.

The Miata is smooth, soft and not harsh whatsoever. I prefer having stiffer suspension but it can easily be changed. Would be next after my S2000, just love convertibles.

 

Nice comparison and review !

 

S2000 seats are fine and better for me, though I'm so big the transmission tunnel and the door hold me in place more than the bolsters.

 

The MX-5 is a nice car, but it doesn't meet one of my "must have" criteria - a golf bag doesn't fit in the trunk. I looked at a Miata after my RX-8 was totaled, but it was a no go.

 

I always wondered why they pinched the rear end so much? Definitely a much smaller trunk.

 

really? I'm a skinny guy myself and the seat doesnt hold me at all. All that ends up happening is me sliding around a ton during autocross and making me spend more energy than needed trying to keep myself in the seat.