Miata vs 370Z

felix0121

* I hope this thread would be acceptable here in this forum. No unnecessary trouble please.

I just wonder why and how can the new Miata series get pretty good scores on those some famous reviews.

Can current Zs compete with them ?

Actually I'm an ordinary driver, but just curious about that Miata's potentials. If it is true that Miata is so good, I want to know exactly what factors contribute to its fame.

Personally I have no idea about its manufacturer Mazda. Does Mazda produce good cars with advanced technologies .. ??



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Firebase99

Lightweight, eager engine, smooth tranny with a fun to drive factor. Though all things being equal it's a 86 competitor, not in the same league as a 370. IMO way too much money too. I've driven a few and for $30 large, no way it'd be my DD.

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barncobob

I haven't seen a guy driving a Miata yet or one of those VW bugs

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YzGyz

The MX5 is a fun car. I would drive one anytime. I wouldn't buy one at MSRP but if it was a steal of a deal, practically giving them away, I would.

YzGyz

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Firebase99

Mock it all you want, it's THE most tracked vehicle in the Northern Hemisphere. It's just quick enough to get you into trouble but so forgivable to get a novice to intermediate. Plus, it's cheap to maintain. But yea, I'd never DD one as is. Lol

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somms

They're a lot of fun to drive, almost like a go-kart. I rented one for a month and loved it. Really, really tiny car though, and I missed the torque of my Z.

Pearl zed

My last fun car was an mx5. Motor swap with supercharger.. quicker, better shifting, better in tight corners. More of a go cart than the z. But I like:the z better as a whole package.

jliu

I actually have an 2012 Miata with power hardtop. This would be my 4th Miata. The Miata and the Z are completely different cars. Miata is fun and easy car to drive. All I did was changed out the stock shocks/springs and sway bars. It handles like a car on rail. Yes, it is not a fast car, but the way it handles will always put a smile on your face.

I also have a 2014 370z. Much heavier and less connected than a Miata. It is much more powerful. I do enjoy driving it as well.

Dirk McGurck

If I was considering a Miata I would go buy an S2000 and end up with a better car.

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breitwbo

I test drove the new mx-5 and was very disappointed. I had read all the great reviews and expected much more from this car. The mx-5 does not compare very well with the 370Z in my opinion. I didn't hate the car, just wasn't for me.

Pros - quick acceleration, body style, price, steering, fun to drive short term, top down, fuel economy

cons - you had to shout to have a conversation, ride quality over bumps, very hard to get in and out, very tight cabin and not very comfortable, a long trip would not be much fun

I'm sure this would be a fun car driving through the north GA mountains, and you can't argue the history of the car. It really comes down to preference, the car was just not right for us, the Z however definitely was.

Threadlocker

Car journalists love the miata because mazda has always known what it is and hasn't strayed from it. It's a lightweight, RWD, 2-seat, open top sports car. It's biggest compromise is offering an automatic transmission as an option. The Z isn't a competitor in this segment, although some would argue the Z was originally rooted in it. It's probably closer to a GT, than an all out sports car roadster, which is fine - the Z has more soul and character than the miata.

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N1atmax

It's too girly for me, but I know they kill in autocross.

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I respect the Miata as well-balanced, fun to drive, and cheap to maintain track car. Would I buy one? Sure, but not for $30K. Would I DD one? Absolutely not. I mean, they're too small. And I'm straight .

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felix0121

Seriously, what exactly does the 'well-balanced' mean ?

I have often seen that term on many articles, but still get confused what it means.

How can we know a certain car is well-balanced or not ? Are 370Z and the other Z series well-balanced, too ??



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