I think I'm crossing over...

I really want a Miata.:eek3:

They're cheap, easy to mod. Already great handling out of the box. Plus they're cheap

They're looking more and more fun by the day.

Course I'd keep the WRX for my winter car and my gf has the Durango. So I wouldn't be loosing out on any functionality.

But, for the money. The Miata is looking like a better platform to sink money into. Turbo the little guy and it will be just as fast if not faster than my WRX. Handle better in its stock form and probably much better with some cheap upgrades.

Plus, just a fun little car.


Sooooo tempting.

 

I saw the title and I thought u wanted to crossover sideways into highway like me...

 

Did you have an accident or something?

 

oh my gosh...Matt, I thought you'd be the first to give me S**T

 

I have a 91 Miata

the pre-94 miatas are great, get a little better milage and are easily underestimated. I get about 30MPG going 70 MPH plus, and it doesn't take premium fuel. There are some pretty trick naturally aspirated kits for miatas.

 

enough said.....

 

Yeah, Ray sure does look purdy in a short skirt with thigh high fishnets on:yumyum:



:ugh:uke:

 

actually i've been having the exact same thoughts lately. it would be a fun little weekend autox'r or just a weekend getaway car.

 

Yeah and looking at the parts. Everything is pretty cheap compaired to WRX/STI counterparts.

Just reading up on them for now.

Was looking at a PPG gearset for the WRX. But, I could buy a Miata for that much and have some little track/weekend fun car like you say.

 

here im gonna say it! werent you the one who was calling mazdas junk becuase of the ford association???? hipocrite

 

atleast hes not thinking about srt4s

 

personally i dont think mazda's are junk at all. molly's 6s handles very nice stock and the stock brakes are the same if not better than my stoptech rotors, axis pads, ss lines, motul fluid.

i'm a little fuzzy on the ford association, but i think the majority of the major parts of the car are mazda right?

 

Well, you're partially right. It was the MS6 and I stated distinct things I didn't like about it.

Justin - They have Ford Motors and share alot of the Ford parts bin. Including brakes I believe. Suprised you think they are better than your Stoptech's.



As far as the Miata. I'm looking at a 93'-94' so I think it is more Mazda and less Ford back then.:biggrin:

 

Actually it would be more accurate to say that a for was mazda related, Mazda builds and designs most of ford's manual transmissions. A few cars ahve been shared but Mazda parts are more likey seen on a ford than ford parts on a Mazda. there are more miatas in auto x than just about any other car. sure they're a chick car, but what could be better than beating someone with a chick car, sorta like your car being beat by a girl!

 

Ford owns mazda, as I am sure you all know.

a mazda pick up and a ford ranger, same thing minus different badges... as far as i know

 

Ford doens't really own Mazda

Ford only owns 33% of Mazda, I'm not quite sure if that qualifies as a controling share. I think a one of the following is joint venture two blong to Ford and one to Mazda.

probe = 626
ranger = B2000
escape = tribute
explorer = navajo

 

in the autocross community we call buying a miata "giving up"

becuase its the cheapest, fastest easiest to drive car there are so many people who have defected to them over the years. Theyre a great car to race in, but only if you're under 6 foot 2 =[

 

Hehe. Well cheap, fast and easy is a quality I normally preffer in my women:laugh:

But I happen to like it in these cars also. I haven't driven one yet. But another online buddy from another forum has one. He raves about driving it. Doesn't autoX, just fun drives.

But for $4k and about 2x that in mods and I can have a much funner car than my WRX.

I dunno. After I finally go stage 2 with the WRX I just don't see any point in dumping more money into it. Its too hard and too expensive to get big power out of it reliably. I'd rather have a fun summer car AND the WRX.

 

Before I was looking at the PPG gears and maybe a built USDM STi SB, ej22t or a V7 STi block. But its still alot of money for really not that much more power. This is just seeming like a better and better idea to go with.

 

Yep, but you know they are using the better parts of the two, not the worse.... the partnership is a good thing. I would love a miata, but I just can't fit in one even with the seat all the way back.... they need to make a tall people's miata.

 

Hmm, I'm 6'2 I better test drive one and see if I can even fit! But, I could fit in my 90 Celica and that was pretty cramped as far as interiors go. So hopefully.

 

Yea, I can't fit in miata's and s2000's.... although I like both cars, I just don't fit in them. Having my knees pushing against the steering wheel with the seat all the way back isn't my idea of fun. I was suprised my Impreza had enough leg room for me.

 

just ask FOng....:biggrin:

 

In australia they put either the series 5 engine (13b turbo) or a chrysler (I think) aluminum v8 in them.. I have the videos (vhs)... nayone know how to capture from vhs onto the computer???

 

Alright...I have to interrupt now...First off, I didn't say crossdresser, I do not wear skirts, but Kilts. Feel free to look up my Kilt Nate, I'm sure you'll find an Anteater there. 2nd, MATT your not gonna fit in that dam Miata...I'm 5'10 (without heels) and I can't even get out from the car...

 

well it sure aint a hagas under that there kilt.. they are long and black.. and you Sir ARE NEITHER LONG NOR BLACK!!!! :laugh:


and you cant get out from the car cause your legs are above the steering wheel (ankles in the air style)... see now you have drawn my fire from Fong to you... ha ha haa... hmmm come to thnk of it I havent heard much from Fongy... hey wait a minute.. why are you ankles so high.. is that a miata you are in or a Forester???

 

Nah..Just hung like a horse :nana: :banana:

 

you said cheap twice, haha you can't get it.


I drove my buddys miata......................thats a fun little car lol, specially with the top down on a sunny night

 

a shetlin pony???

well I am hung like a baby....................................

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8 pounds........................... 19 inches....

 

y'all got me beat, im hung like a light switch

 

^^^^^ now that is funny... honest too... well soem of have to dream a little... seeinf as Sogonerg cant merge onto highways, and I dont ahve my upgraded turbo and Fong drives a lesbo mobile... we all have to live our life of fantasy by exagerating.... well at least Sog adn Fongy do....

 

I know I said it twice. Thats why the smiley is there.

Thats the whole point. Its cheap. Cheaper than the WRX and just a funner summer car.

 

*Yawn* Didn't hear ya there...Still ZZZZzzzz

 

oh werd, ill admit i didnt read the whole thread

 

BUSTED!!!:laugh:

 

just make sure you get a 1.8

 

i've been into mazdas ever since i started driving... owning a miata has always been a dream of mine... they are so much fun to drive!
here's some sites if you don't already know them
www.flyinmiata.com
www.racingmazda.com
www.corksport.com
www.racingbeat.com

 

No, I didn't know of them. Thanks!

I was reading up on www.miata.net

 

Here's another one www.miata4Mattbecauseitscheap.com

 

^^^too cheap that there is no site :lollollollol:

 

hmmm i dont think its a good idea... as i was reading a article in a magizne about how 9/10 homosexual guy love that car... its kinda the G4Y-MOl3ile... but good luck any ways

 

Haha, well I don't have a seamingly endless amount of credit like some people I know... So, I have to settle for cheaper ways to have fun!

 

Well, bull dykes have been known to love Subaru's so:eek4:.... Draw your own conclusions.

 

well im 6'1 and when my dad had one 2 years ago i fit into it fine.. i think i have short legs for a tall person but i didnt have any issues

 

i'm pretty much 6' and my head touchs the softop and on sharp bumps I hit my head, the hardtop has about an inch more clearance. its a crappy daily driver for the winter or when it rains because you can't have the top down. I personaly think the 1.6 has the 1.8 beat hands down. considering that the 1.6 cranked to 14btdc gets about 31 MPG and the 1.8 stock is lucky to get better than 25, or so I am told. It is pretty impressive to see the rigidity of the beat old miata is still greater than that of my WRX. If I didn't need to have a couple of car seats I might consider ditching the WRX in favor of a new Miata. Although the AWD is sure nice for the winter.