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Old 06-28-2005, 12:42 PM   #1
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Default Why NESIC Miotters dont S2000?

Or Boxter.
I know some of you can afford them, they are short money used (compared to a new WRX, which you all afforded at least once)

Is the Miata that incredible? I know its great, but for someone that is into the 2 seater convertable RWD thing, you would think one of you would have opted for what I would imagine would be the FAR superior well, everything of the S2000 or Boxter (non S)


Just curious.
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Old 06-28-2005, 12:46 PM   #2
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They are scared of speed. Duh!

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Old 06-28-2005, 12:50 PM   #3
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too much $$$$

and my Mioter isn't a Daily Driver
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Old 06-28-2005, 12:54 PM   #4
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Mostly because it's a weekend/summertime toy, and it's cheap, and the aftermarket for it is pretty huge. I'm not a huge Honduh fan, and the S2000 was enough money that I'd have that and nothing else, and driving it was just... meh. Same with the Boxster. Nice enough, but for that kind of money, I'm going to seek out an M Roadster.

I'm just not into the luxury thing for my autocross toy either. I don't need heated seats, mirrors, and fancy gadgets. I wanted exactly what I got, a cheap, fun, raw, RWD roadster that is the modern Brit roadster, without the Lucas issues. It handles beautifully, goes fast enough (soon to be much faster ) and doesn't look all that bad, IMHO.

Besides, I already have the official car of lesbians, why not have the official car of gay men to offset that?
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Old 06-28-2005, 12:55 PM   #5
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b/c you can get a Miata for 1/5 of the cost?
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Old 06-28-2005, 12:56 PM   #6
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Besides, I already have the official car of lesbians, why not have the official car of gay men to offset that?
BaziiinG!

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Old 06-28-2005, 01:03 PM   #7
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Because they can finally wear all their Pride gear they have accumulated over the years..
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Old 06-28-2005, 01:24 PM   #8
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The same reason we stopped racing our WRX's. It's an expensive car to crash. I own my Miata and could care less if I total. The aftermarket for Miata's is huge, and parts are everywhere.
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Old 06-28-2005, 01:26 PM   #9
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because they are all afraid to own something else they wanna all be like each other

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Old 06-28-2005, 01:31 PM   #10
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What are those things on the light posts? Solar Panels?
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Old 06-28-2005, 01:33 PM   #11
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What are those things on the light posts? Solar Panels?
yes.
they spent tons of money converting the lights to solar power, to save the tiny bit on electricity. haha.

but in the long run it is good I am sure
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Old 06-28-2005, 01:33 PM   #12
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because they are all afraid to own something else they wanna all be like each other


notice his car is the only one in the lot...........

maybe if we tie a porkchop around it's neck the dog would play with it.
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Old 06-28-2005, 01:36 PM   #13
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notice his car is the only one in the lot...........

maybe if we tie a porkchop around it's neck the dog would play with it.
haha

yeha, I scared everyone off
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Old 06-28-2005, 01:36 PM   #14
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$$. I'm contemplating one as a summer toy. However... I've already a summer toy, my Ducati. While new the miata is as pricy as a used s2k, I'd say a used one, can be had for under 5k, there's not a s2k I've seen for 2x that.
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Old 06-28-2005, 01:37 PM   #15
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Very few cars compare to a 2200# Miata. A Boxster/S2k are not remotely the same feel. My Miata was the cheapest car to run that I've ever owned.
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Old 06-28-2005, 01:39 PM   #16
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Very few cars compare to a 2200# Miata. A Boxster/S2k are not remotely the same feel. My Miata was the cheapest car to run that I've ever owned.
can 1st gen miatas with the 1.6 really get that light? Thought they were 2400 or so.. (not busTing, just asking).

but yeah, I agree. my car was 2049 pounds wet on corners scales

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Old 06-28-2005, 01:43 PM   #17
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90-93 were 2200 lbs stock.
94-97 were 2300 lbs stock.

At NED, I weighed in at 2720 with the scale 150 lbs off and me in it. So, mine weighed in at 2400 with a full system, spare tires, everything.

Not sure about the newer ones.
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Old 06-28-2005, 01:46 PM   #18
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90-93 were 2200 lbs stock.
94-97 were 2300 lbs stock.

At NED, I weighed in at 2720 with the scale 150 lbs off and me in it. So, mine weighed in at 2400 with a full system, spare tires, everything.

Not sure about the newer ones.
Did not know that

the new ones are a lot heavier from what I recall. 2500+
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Old 06-28-2005, 01:57 PM   #19
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my 99 Miata with full interior, roll cage, 1/3 tank of fuel, and me in it weighed 2465 at post-race impound 2 yrs ago. It's pretty easy to get any of the Miatas into the 2200 lb range without driver.
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Old 06-28-2005, 01:58 PM   #20
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Did not know that

the new ones are a lot heavier from what I recall. 2500+

mine weighs 2150



with me in it
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Old 06-28-2005, 01:59 PM   #21
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mine weighs 2150



with me in it
ad your dog into the passenger seat and it is over 2300 pounds

when I get the softtop out and HT on, mine should be under 2000... new lighter wheels going on today too
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Old 06-28-2005, 01:59 PM   #22
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I'm with Redneck Ricer S2000 is nice, but as many mentioned, too much cash. I would also only really want a Boxter S, and this years model at that...

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see, now you all see what the real cool kids have
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see, now you all see what the real cool kids have

carbon fiber hoods and LED windshield squirters?
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Old 06-28-2005, 02:22 PM   #25
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I was looking at them used until I bought my 8 new.

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