Alternatives to mazda miata?

[David Brent]

i'm not a big fan of the current mr2's looks, it's probably a fun car to drive though.

 

[Kenazo]

A woman here at work bought a '98 BMW Z3 M roadster for about $18k, it's a sweet ride! She's probably only making $20k/year, so I'm not quite sure what she's thinking but whatever, it's her money.

 

[David Brent]

ooh, z3 m roadster...i like

 

[thomsbrain]

Originally posted by: David Brent
har-dee-har-har @ scion post...anyways i'd be getting a used miata, want to keep the price just under 20k or not much more, so s2k etc is out of the question

if you are getting a used car anyway, 2000-2001 S2000's go for around 20K or less.

 

[huesmann]

Originally posted by: 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

Yeah, WTF is the point of owning a convertible if you put the top up? You might as well just own a hardtop.

 

[ravana]

Fierorarri

 

[MasterAndCommander]

Import whore

VW Cabriolet then

 

[scorpmatt]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
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!

I have a 1982 accord hatchback, it weighs 2100 (give or take a couple pounds) curb weight, you know, without fluids. it's gross weight is 3100 (give or take a couple pounds).

Like I said, I miss the 2 door accords, they were nice and light compared to their 4 door counterparts

 

[scorpmatt]

not sure if you want new, but find your self a toyota supra, those cars are sweet, bit pricy but sweet. The mr2's are also nice, the parts are easy to find, and the handling on them are fing nuts

 

[mercanucaribe]

Originally posted by: David Brent
har-dee-har-har @ scion post...anyways i'd be getting a used miata, want to keep the price just under 20k or not much more, so s2k etc is out of the question

Where do you live that a used Miata costs 20k "or not much more" and an older S2000 costs more?

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: 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.

The new 3rd gen miatas comming out have a tiltable steering wheel. But if you don't wanna wait or can't afford one, get an MR2 Spyder. They are almost as fun as the miata but they have a little more interior space. No trunk space though.

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: David Brent
i'm not a big fan of the current mr2's looks, it's probably a fun car to drive though.

The MR2 Spyders look awesome with the TRD body kits. My dad had one with the TRD kit and it was awesome looking. I dunno if you can still find them though.

But here are some pics.

pics
more pics

 

[deadlyapp]

s2000's...@ the comment about 6' 3" not fitting? My friend is 6' 4" and fits great.

 

[David Brent]

meh...mr2's looks are not my taste, and they're overpriced compared to the mazdaspeed mx-5

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: Kenazo
A woman here at work bought a '98 BMW Z3 M roadster for about $18k, it's a sweet ride! She's probably only making $20k/year, so I'm not quite sure what she's thinking but whatever, it's her money.

No, it's her exorbitant debt.

meh...mr2's looks are not my taste, and they're overpriced compared to the mazdaspeed mx-5

Big time overpriced, and even girlier, somehow, than a miata. I NEVER see guys driving the new mr2s.

 

[Analog]

Originally posted by: ravana
Fierorarri

Stay Stock!

 

[Saint Nick]

yeah my cavalier is nice. i don't care about how fast i go, just as long as i get good gas mileage and it is fun to drive

 

[MasterAndCommander]

Originally posted by: yellowfiero

Originally posted by: ravana
Fierorarri

Stay Stock!

Ha-ha---I"ve seen a Fiero with a Countach Lambo kit for sale in my area. I will try to get some pics next time and post.

 

[David Brent]

ooh how about a cavilier, jndietz says they're nice. and a countach body kit!!!111

 

[DainBramaged]

H1