Got tempted...

ZeeBabar · 11-03-2016, 07:20 AM

I took my wife's Mazda 6 to dealer for an oil change and while there, saw several 2016 Mazda Miata MX5's.

I have a 2014 370z sports package AT. Love the car, power etc.

I wonder if anyone traded a 370z for a Miata (2016) or have any comments.

Now, I don't track, just use it as DD in the Nashville area. I do take long trips, drive fast (sometimes too fast on highways). I would say 80% on highways. They say that the Miata handles well and the new one with its light weight is reasonably quick.

Comments?

Chuck33079 · 11-03-2016, 07:21 AM

Another car? Really?

kenchan · 11-03-2016, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

I took my wife's Mazda 6 to dealer for an oil change and while there, saw several 2016 Mazda Miata MX5's.

I have a 2014 370z sports package AT. Love the car, power etc.

I wonder if anyone traded a 370z for a Miata (2016) or have any comments.

Now, I don't track, just use it as DD in the Nashville area. I do take long trips, drive fast (sometimes too fast on highways). I would say 80% on highways. They say that the Miata handles well and the new one with its light weight is reasonably quick.

Comments?

Ghostvette · 11-03-2016, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

I took my wife's Mazda 6 to dealer for an oil change and while there, saw several 2016 Mazda Miata MX5's.

I have a 2014 370z sports package AT. Love the car, power etc.

I wonder if anyone traded a 370z for a Miata (2016) or have any comments.

Now, I don't track, just use it as DD in the Nashville area. I do take long trips, drive fast (sometimes too fast on highways). I would say 80% on highways. They say that the Miata handles well and the new one with its light weight is reasonably quick.

Comments?

2011 Nismo#91 · 11-03-2016, 08:22 AM

Don't get the 2016, get the 2017 hardtop convertible if you get anything at all.

ZeeBabar · 11-03-2016, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Don't get the 2016, get the 2017 hardtop convertible if you get anything at all.

It's $32k plus. The Z Club model soft top is about $24k.

I have a problem while driving the Z. I just can't stand the idea of anyone in any car going faster and start racing on the highway the minute someone goes past me. Very soon, I am zipping in and out of traffic and after I get home, I am cursing myself for driving recklessly. I fear that one of these days I will get into an accident.

When I had the 2010 Miata or even when driving most other cars, I dont get into it with other cars. Maybe that is a good reason to trade.

Ghostvette · 11-03-2016, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

I have a problem while driving the Z. I just can't stand the idea of anyone in any car going faster and start racing on the highway the minute someone goes past me. Very soon, I am zipping in and out of traffic and after I get home, I am cursing myself for driving recklessly. I fear that one of these days I will get into an accident.

This...... Dude, this ain't the Indianapolis 500 and you ain't Mario Andretti....

There is always gonna be someone with a faster car, that's just the way it is. Enjoy your car and if you want to drive fast, do a SOLO II event or something like that. I'm not sure where in Missouri you live, but if you are near KC, I don't want to be caught up in your accident because you insist on 'measuring it' on the highway....

YzGyz · 11-03-2016, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

It's $32k plus. The Z Club model soft top is about $24k.

I have a problem while driving the Z. I just can't stand the idea of anyone in any car going faster and start racing on the highway the minute someone goes past me. Very soon, I am zipping in and out of traffic and after I get home, I am cursing myself for driving recklessly. I fear that one of these days I will get into an accident.

When I had the 2010 Miata or even when driving most other cars, I dont get into it with other cars. Maybe that is a good reason to trade.

Solution: Stop being a dumb azz and smarten up. It's you car and your ride. If you know that is your problem then maybe you should stop driving fast cars. Reckless driving = stupid and dangerous to others. When reckless drivers crash, I can give a dam about the dumb driver. I do however care about the innocent people that got ran off the road or side swiped/ crashed, pushed into rails, flipped or whatever else. No self control and disregard for other.

YzGyz

Spooler · 11-03-2016, 09:14 AM

That is not tempting. What is tempting is an open emergency lane whilst two 18 wheelers insist on doing the 62/63mph drag race on the interstate for 10 miles. They should start writing tickets to these idiots for impeding traffic flow.

sx moneypit · 11-03-2016, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

That is not tempting. What is tempting is an open emergency lane whilst two 18 wheelers insist on doing the 62/63mph drag race on the interstate for 10 miles. They should start writing tickets to these idiots for impeding traffic flow.

onzedge · 11-03-2016, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

That is not tempting. What is tempting is an open emergency lane whilst two 18 wheelers insist on doing the 62/63mph drag race on the interstate for 10 miles. They should start writing tickets to these idiots for impeding traffic flow.

madeinjapan · 11-03-2016, 09:45 AM

a miata for a z ?

are we really talking about this

JARblue · 11-03-2016, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

Comments?

Have you considered therapy for your car buying addiction?

ZeeBabar · 11-03-2016, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Have you considered therapy for your car buying addiction?

Can't afford it.

Ghostvette · 11-03-2016, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Have you considered therapy for your car buying addiction?

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

Can't afford it.

11-03-2016, 07:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	Got tempted... I took my wife's Mazda 6 to dealer for an oil change and while there, saw several 2016 Mazda Miata MX5's. I have a 2014 370z sports package AT. Love the car, power etc. I wonder if anyone traded a 370z for a Miata (2016) or have any comments. Now, I don't track, just use it as DD in the Nashville area. I do take long trips, drive fast (sometimes too fast on highways). I would say 80% on highways. They say that the Miata handles well and the new one with its light weight is reasonably quick. Comments?

11-03-2016, 07:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Another car? Really? JARblue, scope22 and Fuzzzy like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-03-2016, 08:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,408 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40570	Don't get the 2016, get the 2017 hardtop convertible if you get anything at all.

11-03-2016, 09:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,920 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	That is not tempting. What is tempting is an open emergency lane whilst two 18 wheelers insist on doing the 62/63mph drag race on the interstate for 10 miles. They should start writing tickets to these idiots for impeding traffic flow.

11-03-2016, 09:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
madeinjapan Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: pistolvania Posts: 1,387 Drives: 2013 g37x 2014 370z Rep Power: 0	a miata for a z ? are we really talking about this