Pick a Roadster

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: ninothing
Why is the Mazda even on this list?

If it wasn't for the sucess of the Miata, you wouldn't have the Z3, SLK, Boxster or S2000.

The '90 Miata was a breakthrough in the auto industry....DUH!!😛

 

[mrCide]

i picked up a fully loaded ex. condition 2001 boxster S for 36.5, you can find a 2000 around 30-31.. consider it 🙂

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: mrCide
i picked up a fully loaded ex. condition 2001 boxster S for 36.5, you can find a 2000 around 30-31.. consider it 🙂

Mmmmmmmm, Boxster S 😛

 

[DaiShan]

I'd take the z now, if honda ever comes out with anything near that s2000 type r hoax, I would grab that in a heart beat.

 

[Xenon14]

You have to see a Honda S2000 in action. They are exceedingly fast. Plus, the leg room matches a lincoln towncar.

 

[Imported]

My friend just got a Suzuka Blue S2000..

I'm in love with that car. 😀

 

[mrchan]

s2000 if you have the money, miata if you want to save some money. both very fun cars. i've never seen a comparison where the s2000 didn't come out on top of the z.

 

[Electric Amish]

350z

Those triangular tail lights are pretty cool. 😉

amish

 

[Beau]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
I wouldn't put the Z in the same class as the Miata or the S2000.
Viper GTS

Why not?

Miata:

Length = 155.3
Width = 66
Height = 48.4
Weight = 2387

S2000

Length = 162.2
Width = 68.9
Height = 50.6
Weight = 2809

350Z

Length = 169.4
Width = 71.5
Height = 52.3
Weight = 3462

See anything unusual? The Z outweighs the Miata by nearly 44%, & is overall a much bigger vehicle.

Viper GTS

May outweight them, but all major auto magazines are classifying them the same.

 

[BigSmooth]

Originally posted by: mrchan
i've never seen a comparison where the s2000 didn't come out on top of the z.

How many comparisons of the S2000 and Z Roadster have there been? 1? 😕

The Z coupe beat the S2000 w/ hard top attached in this comparo

 

[Beau]

Damn, Lotus Elise is coming to the US? 4/04? hmm... that means I've got 6 months to save $34k...... 😀

 

[NFS4]

May outweight them, but all major auto magazines are classifying them the same.

The Miata and 350Z convertible are no-where near to being in the same class. Not even close.

The Miata's closest competitor is the MR2 Spyder and the now defunct 4-cylinder version of the Z3 Roadster

 

[efript]

u gotta go test drive the cars yourself... and it also depends on what you are gonna do with the car. i test drove an s2000, i though the interior was very nice, ride was hella fun (you cant beat 8k rpms), and handling was badass, took a turn at 50mph and the s2000 just asked for more. ive also sat in a 350z, and it feels cramped and the interior feels very cheap, but it does look good and its fast.

 

[bozack]

Originally posted by: BigSmooth

Originally posted by: mrchan
i've never seen a comparison where the s2000 didn't come out on top of the z.

How many comparisons of the S2000 and Z Roadster have there been? 1? 😕

The Z coupe beat the S2000 w/ hard top attached in this comparo

I don't know why I just hate C&D....they are IMHO one of the worst auto rags out there....

 

[Xenon14]

Originally posted by: bozack

Originally posted by: BigSmooth

Originally posted by: mrchan
i've never seen a comparison where the s2000 didn't come out on top of the z.

How many comparisons of the S2000 and Z Roadster have there been? 1? 😕

The Z coupe beat the S2000 w/ hard top attached in this comparo

I don't know why I just hate C&D....they are IMHO one of the worst auto rags out there....

Maybe you hate Car&Drive b/c they're French, or b/c Saddam Hussein owns 90% of their stock.

 

[BladeWalker]

Why isn't the Audi TT being mentioned? While not as powerful as the other cars it definately has style and great interior.