Alternatives to mazda miata?

[huesmann]

You could get the Miata and drive around with the top permanently down.

 

[scorpmatt]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: scorpmatt

Originally posted by: jndietz
i have a '02 cavalier z24

i fit well

i am 6' 4"

I think he is looking for a sports car not a sports coupe

Cavalier and "sports coupe" do not belong in the same universe.

the z24 is a sports couple, albit a pos sports coupe. now cavalier and sports car are not in the same said universe.

 

[deadlyapp]

Originally posted by: huesmann
You could get the Miata and drive around with the top permanently down.

Thats what my friend does with his s2000, doesnt take it out of the garage unless the top is down

 

[43st]

Originally posted by: Actaeon
Just curious, have you tried sitting in a Miata before? What generation?

Yeah, same question here. I always heard the Miata had good interior dimensions for taller drivers.

 

[radioouman]

Chrysler Sebring convertible.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: deadlyapp
no no it doesn't, although the z24 is decently sporty, 150 hp? Meh, not horrible for such a tiny car.

No it isn't!!!

My Accord has 200 hp and an thoroghly upgraded suspension. Does that make it a sport sedan? I don't even think it does.

 

[NiKeFiDO]

one of those honda things that looks like a porsche...or its Nissan equivalent?

 

[The Pentium Guy]

Solstice looks awesome.

 

[Syrch]

A semi

 

[deadlyapp]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: deadlyapp
no no it doesn't, although the z24 is decently sporty, 150 hp? Meh, not horrible for such a tiny car.

No it isn't!!!

My Accord has 200 hp and an thoroghly upgraded suspension. Does that make it a sport sedan? I don't even think it does.

How heavy is your accord versus the cavalier? Probably a good 600ish pounds heavier. The z24 is tuned to be sportier versus the accord, which just has a larger output engine.

2 dr vs 4 dr. 4 door will never be sporty unless its a 'rex or beamer or something

 

[scorpmatt]

Originally posted by: deadlyapp

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: deadlyapp
no no it doesn't, although the z24 is decently sporty, 150 hp? Meh, not horrible for such a tiny car.

No it isn't!!!

My Accord has 200 hp and an thoroghly upgraded suspension. Does that make it a sport sedan? I don't even think it does.

How heavy is your accord versus the cavalier? Probably a good 600ish pounds heavier. The z24 is tuned to be sportier versus the accord, which just has a larger output engine.

2 dr vs 4 dr. 4 door will never be sporty unless its a 'rex or beamer or something

I miss the days of the 2 door accord. light, semi quick, econo cars

edit: my accord weighs 2100lb curb weight, what does the z24 weigh?

 

[Analog]

Originally posted by: David Brent
i'd love to get something like a miata, but being 6'3", it's just not gonna happen... what else is out there? doesn't have to be a convertable. what sporty cars are good for tall people? preludes kinda look roomy...

A Fiero.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: deadlyapp

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: deadlyapp
no no it doesn't, although the z24 is decently sporty, 150 hp? Meh, not horrible for such a tiny car.

No it isn't!!!

My Accord has 200 hp and an thoroghly upgraded suspension. Does that make it a sport sedan? I don't even think it does.

How heavy is your accord versus the cavalier? Probably a good 600ish pounds heavier. The z24 is tuned to be sportier versus the accord, which just has a larger output engine.

2 dr vs 4 dr. 4 door will never be sporty unless its a 'rex or beamer or something

2800 lbs.

How on earth does your accord weight 2100 lbs? I think you meant 3100 lbs. I doubt an accord has weighed 2100 lbs since 1980!

 

[Horus]

Originally posted by: scorpmatt

Originally posted by: jndietz
i have a '02 cavalier z24

i fit well

i am 6' 4"

I think he is looking for a sports car not a piece of crap

Fixed

 

[David Brent]

Originally posted by: Thera

Originally posted by: Actaeon
Just curious, have you tried sitting in a Miata before? What generation?

Yeah, same question here. I always heard the Miata had good interior dimensions for taller drivers.

i've sat in a '99 and a new '05 turbo model. you can't move the steering wheel up or down, it sits way too low, pretty much in your lap. and it's not like i have fat legs, i weigh 140lbs.

 

[David Brent]

and i'm not interested in american made cars, mostly japanese and maybe european roadsters/sport coupes

 

[deadlyapp]

I would honestly go for a honda s2000 if you have the money. They are wonderful cars, very very sporty and quick. 9k redline, 220 or something hp stock with vtec, convertible, hid's, RWD, great cars.

If you don't have the money for that, Look for some 3000gt's or dodge stealth's in your area, very unique cars, very sporty, even the Naturally aspirated DOHC FWD's. Look for a VR4 or Stealth R/T Twin turbo if you want really good stock speed and awesome cars for mods, but be ready for mechanical maitenence, these things love being worked on.

 

[nwfsnake]

http://www.channel955.com/mojo_gaycars.html

This list should help.

 

[andylawcc]

3rd gen gen MR2. my friend who is 6'2 and 280 lbs fits in it fine. he said he actually can't fit in a camaro/fireball, but the MR2 does fine.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: deadlyapp

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: deadlyapp
no no it doesn't, although the z24 is decently sporty, 150 hp? Meh, not horrible for such a tiny car.

No it isn't!!!

My Accord has 200 hp and an thoroghly upgraded suspension. Does that make it a sport sedan? I don't even think it does.

How heavy is your accord versus the cavalier? Probably a good 600ish pounds heavier. The z24 is tuned to be sportier versus the accord, which just has a larger output engine.

2 dr vs 4 dr. 4 door will never be sporty unless its a 'rex or beamer or something

2800 lbs.

How on earth does your accord weight 2100 lbs? I think you meant 3100 lbs. I doubt an accord has weighed 2100 lbs since 1980!

From this link, curb weight is 2700 lbs. Yeah, some difference:roll:

 

[David Brent]

Originally posted by: nwfsnake
http://www.channel955.com/mojo_gaycars.html

This list should help.

some of those cars are actually pretty cool

 

[David Brent]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
3rd gen gen MR2. my friend who is 6'2 and 280 lbs fits in it fine. he said he actually can't fit in a camaro/fireball, but the MR2 does fine.

i love the way those look, but they're kinda rare, which is cool but...are replacement parts expensive? (i'd be getting the turbo model)

 

[MaxFusion16]

Originally posted by: David Brent

Originally posted by: andylawcc
3rd gen gen MR2. my friend who is 6'2 and 280 lbs fits in it fine. he said he actually can't fit in a camaro/fireball, but the MR2 does fine.

i love the way those look, but they're kinda rare...are they expensive to maintain? (i'd be getting the turbo model)

the 3rd gen is the current version, no turbos.

you are refering to the 2nd gen turbo model.

 

[NathanBWF]

Honda S2000 ?

 

[skyking]

Originally posted by: deadlyapp
I would honestly go for a honda s2000 if you have the money. They are wonderful cars, very very sporty and quick. 9k redline, 220 or something hp stock with vtec, convertible, hid's, RWD, great cars.

If you don't have the money for that, Look for some 3000gt's or dodge stealth's in your area, very unique cars, very sporty, even the Naturally aspirated DOHC FWD's. Look for a VR4 or Stealth R/T Twin turbo if you want really good stock speed and awesome cars for mods, but be ready for mechanical maitenence, these things love being worked on.

I'm 6'3" with short legs and a long body. I can't fit into an s2000 to save my life.

The Audi TT is not the same price range, but it was very comfortable.