Miata vs 370Z

ayrton88 · 04-12-2016, 04:52 PM

I drive my girlfriend's previous generation Miata all the time and to be honest, I prefer it to my Z. I just don't like soft tops, especially in Chicago. As time goes by the Z seems too big and heavy. I would drive a go kart if the law allowed it. What I love about the Miata is handles so well, in fact it feels much like a friend's older Lotus.

Spstone · 04-18-2016, 05:47 PM

There fun to drive but have never left me feeling excited about them. The Z excites me from the way it looks to the way it drives. That being said I dated a girl back in high school who's dad had a Miata with a 5.0 stuffed in it he would make me take, some thing about a '72 buick le sabre shaved on air bags he just didn't want his little girl riding in. The relationship ended because I wouldn't stop driving and actually "take her out." But that was a Miata of a different color.

Spooler · 04-18-2016, 08:04 PM

Miata's are slow.

Dirk McGurck · 04-20-2016, 10:47 AM

You can do that swap on a Solstice/Sky, too, but it'll never be as good looking as the RX-7

Slartibartfas · 04-20-2016, 04:46 PM

I had 2007 Miata as a DD. Top was always down unless it was raining, above 99 ºF or below 55ºF. Yes, it wasn't fast or particularly quick but it was a daily giggle inducer. Header, catback, big stabilizer bars, Ohlins, 17x9 wheels and Star Spec tires. A maker of heroes.

I jumped into my G because I got tired of 100º+ days forcing the top up and the power-sapping A/C on.

SonicVQ · 04-20-2016, 06:43 PM

"It is more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow"

The new Miata RF:

edk370 · 04-21-2016, 10:10 AM

^That new Miata is sexy. It's actually pretty fast, about as a fast as an S2000. Some of the car magazines got it break 0 - 60 in 5 sec range, and 1/4 in low 14s. It's power-to-weight ratio like a Lotus or Ariel Atom. I wouldn't scoff at it as a "slow car one can drive fast."

mishuko · 04-21-2016, 12:20 PM

lotus elise sport 217hp @ 2000lbs = 9.2lbs/hp

370 3278 @ 332hp = 9.87 lb/hp

v6 stang 3501 lbs @ 305 hp = 11.48lbs/hp

s2000 2765 @ 237 hp = 11.66lb/hp

brz 200@ 2762 = 13.81 lb/hp

Miata 155hp @ 2200lbs = 14.19lbs/hp

try again buddy.

FPenvy · 04-21-2016, 12:25 PM

numbers, facts, and figures aside........

if you are a man then you should not own/drive a Miata.

c'mon now I've heard gay men making jokes about miatas. that says enough right there.

end thread.

BC416 · 04-21-2016, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPenvy

numbers, facts, and figures aside........

if you are a man then you should not own/drive an Automatic

c'mon now I've heard gay men making jokes about Automatics. that says enough right there.

end thread.

Fixed

FPenvy · 04-21-2016, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BC416

Fixed

the day you can beat mine is the day you can talk shit

until then

Miata lovin homo

YzGyz · 04-21-2016, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPenvy

numbers, facts, and figures aside........

if you are a man then you should not own/drive a Miata.

c'mon now I've heard gay men making jokes about miatas. that says enough right there.

end thread.

Then there is the fact that you have a auto sport car...... man card?? Wasn't it or isn't it the saying something about all men drive manuals? ? I'm just saying, mx5 yes it's not the rough neck tough guy but that don't mean it's not fun and a good car. So what if it is associated females? I happen to like fine female that purr when I give her some juice.

YzGyz

FPenvy · 04-21-2016, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YzGyz

Then there is the fact that you have a auto sport car...... man card?? Wasn't it or isn't it the saying something about all men drive manuals? ? I'm just saying, mx5 yes it's not the rough neck tough guy but that don't mean it's not fun and a good car. So what if it is associated females? I happen to like fine female that purr when I give her some juice.

YzGyz

do you really wanna go up against me with a auto V. manual debate?

you must really not like this thread being open

JARblue · 04-21-2016, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPenvy

do you really wanna go up against me with a auto V. manual debate?

There is a thread for that, fellas. C'mon now.

FPenvy · 04-21-2016, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

There is a thread for that, fellas. C'mon now.

hey now I said my bit and someone had to rattle that cage.

he has now doomed this thread

04-12-2016, 04:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	I drive my girlfriend's previous generation Miata all the time and to be honest, I prefer it to my Z. I just don't like soft tops, especially in Chicago. As time goes by the Z seems too big and heavy. I would drive a go kart if the law allowed it. What I love about the Miata is handles so well, in fact it feels much like a friend's older Lotus. WI_Hedgehog likes this.

04-18-2016, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spstone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Wilmington, nc Posts: 354 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo 6MT PW Rep Power: 10	There fun to drive but have never left me feeling excited about them. The Z excites me from the way it looks to the way it drives. That being said I dated a girl back in high school who's dad had a Miata with a 5.0 stuffed in it he would make me take, some thing about a '72 buick le sabre shaved on air bags he just didn't want his little girl riding in. The relationship ended because I wouldn't stop driving and actually "take her out." But that was a Miata of a different color. DarkJak and silverbullet1 like this.

04-20-2016, 10:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 21	You can do that swap on a Solstice/Sky, too, but it'll never be as good looking as the RX-7 __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

04-20-2016, 04:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Slartibartfas Track Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 551 Drives: 2011 G37S sedan Rep Power: 11	I had 2007 Miata as a DD. Top was always down unless it was raining, above 99 ºF or below 55ºF. Yes, it wasn't fast or particularly quick but it was a daily giggle inducer. Header, catback, big stabilizer bars, Ohlins, 17x9 wheels and Star Spec tires. A maker of heroes. I jumped into my G because I got tired of 100º+ days forcing the top up and the power-sapping A/C on. __________________ 2011 Journey Sport sedan 7AT \| SPL front, SPC rear camber arms \| ARK Grip cat-back \|

04-20-2016, 06:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
SonicVQ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 230 Drives: G37 Sport Rep Power: 6721	"It is more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow" The new Miata RF: MagmaRed370z, imjello and WI_Hedgehog like this.

04-18-2016, 08:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,979 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Miata's are slow.

04-21-2016, 10:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
edk370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 296 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 13	^That new Miata is sexy. It's actually pretty fast, about as a fast as an S2000. Some of the car magazines got it break 0 - 60 in 5 sec range, and 1/4 in low 14s. It's power-to-weight ratio like a Lotus or Ariel Atom. I wouldn't scoff at it as a "slow car one can drive fast."

04-21-2016, 12:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	lotus elise sport 217hp @ 2000lbs = 9.2lbs/hp 370 3278 @ 332hp = 9.87 lb/hp v6 stang 3501 lbs @ 305 hp = 11.48lbs/hp s2000 2765 @ 237 hp = 11.66lb/hp brz 200@ 2762 = 13.81 lb/hp Miata 155hp @ 2200lbs = 14.19lbs/hp try again buddy. Dirk McGurck and duggie2fresh like this.

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