Miata Feel

DEpointfive0 · 08-03-2013, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Not that hard

Build Quality: Miata MX-5 PRHT v. Nissan 370Z

LMAO!!! Ok, Venus, read that!

DarkJak · 08-03-2013, 02:57 PM

The 370z won't feel like the Miata at all. It doesn't feel light to me, and it's more brutish than balanced. The FR-S is gonna be closer in feel, although I think with the new price drops it'd be hard to ignore the 370Z.
You should see if you can drive one first, since that's really the only way to tell if you'll like it.

SteveBad · 08-03-2013, 03:54 PM

Not even close. The Miata feels more nimble. The Z steering wheel must be cranked back to center. Shifter in the Z is more notchy.

But the Z acceleration! Better than Miata, Vette, by a mile.

Z seats are a sack of ****

But it looks like nothing else on the road.

MadMan · 08-04-2013, 09:37 AM

Great, just great.
I started coming to these Forums before I bought my Z.
Just to find out what owners really thought about them.
And if there were any major flaws.
Learned about oil temp issues & fuel starvation.
B'ah minor problems. More feature, than bug, really.

But you guys hid the DOOR issue! Didn't you? Didn't you.
Now I find out about my weak doors.

Should have bought the Miata.
Having strong Doors is way more important than having your "Man-Card" pulled.

I feel used & betrayed.

ayrton88 · 08-04-2013, 09:41 AM

My girlfriend has a Miata that I drive quite often. It certainly is a fun car to drive. Not really a fair comparison with the Z. For one thing there is a price difference. The Mazda's interior uses cheaper materials. That said, it feels much lighter and more tossable compared to the Z. Its gearbox and clutch is very forgiving and much easier to drive smoothly. The Z is definitely a more manly car, if there is such a thing. It is brutal, but in a good way. The power difference is biggest thing going for the Z

OldGuy · 08-04-2013, 10:49 AM

I've bought my 1995 M edition Miata new and will always love it. It's different than my '09 Z. Bought each brand new for weekend/summer cars and both have been totally reliable mechanically. The Miata is light and lively. The Z, by comparison, is heavy. Of course, with the top down, the Miata visibility is perfect---the Z coup visibility is difficult. Sufficient interior room for me in both cars and I didn't by either for trunk (hatch) cargo space. Miata ride is less harsh than the Z. Miata mileage is somewhat better but the car is way less powerful, even with cold air induction and timing adjustment.
Like two kids you might have, they are of different personalities but both beloved for what and who they are. Your priorities will determine which one you buy. I'm fortunate to own both.

jaedub · 08-04-2013, 02:53 PM

A buddy of mine had a miata. We used to hit the canyons a lot. The way I see it, it seems like you can thrash the miata left and right without killing yourself. I've never driven it but I heard it's a super easy/fun car to drive, especial in corners. The Z is powerful, heavy, and bulky. Miata is the opposit. My brother has a s2000 and I'd personally get the s2000 over miata.

Chuck33079 · 08-04-2013, 04:02 PM

My sister bought a Club Spec Miata a few months ago. It's a great little car if you fit in it. The pedals are spaced too close together for me to drive it (apparently I have Sasquatch feet) but its still fun from the passenger seat.

jcosta79 · 08-04-2013, 04:41 PM

jcosta79 · 08-04-2013, 04:41 PM

shadoquad · 08-04-2013, 04:52 PM

Miatas are incredible fun for the low price. They are more "tossable" than a z.

A z is much faster in a straight line and grips like mad in corners, but it isn't as nimble. Not much is. The frs/brz twins are.

Unlike most folks, I don't buy cars for image and wouldn't hesitate to buy a Miata if twisties are your performance priority, or top down hijinks

Kingbaby · 08-04-2013, 05:12 PM

can't fit in it so don't care...

Z-Girl 12 · 08-04-2013, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcosta79

JungleZ · 08-04-2013, 05:19 PM

Ap1 s2000 all day. 8000 RPM looks sexy as hell.

PapoZalsa · 08-04-2013, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

I heard the doors are nice.

Not the Miata doors again!

08-03-2013, 02:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,393 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13449	The 370z won't feel like the Miata at all. It doesn't feel light to me, and it's more brutish than balanced. The FR-S is gonna be closer in feel, although I think with the new price drops it'd be hard to ignore the 370Z. You should see if you can drive one first, since that's really the only way to tell if you'll like it. __________________ @stupidtoycars \| My track vids 09 7AT\|MCS 2WNR\|Topgunz Rotrex\|Ecutek (Eugene)\|Maxxis RC1\|Titan-7 TS-5\|OSG LSD\|Rear Mount Derale Oil Cooler (WIP)+25 Trans Cooler\|Fismo\|G-LOC R12/R10\|Zeta III L\|NLR Wing and Splitter\|CJM Pan and Fuel Hat\|Radium Surge Tank\|AP Racing CP9668

08-03-2013, 03:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
SteveBad Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lake Martin, Alabama Posts: 138 Drives: 2013 370Z 6 speed Rep Power: 248	Not even close. The Miata feels more nimble. The Z steering wheel must be cranked back to center. Shifter in the Z is more notchy. But the Z acceleration! Better than Miata, Vette, by a mile. Z seats are a sack of **** But it looks like nothing else on the road. __________________ "Take the cannollis..."

08-04-2013, 10:49 AM	#21 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	I've bought my 1995 M edition Miata new and will always love it. It's different than my '09 Z. Bought each brand new for weekend/summer cars and both have been totally reliable mechanically. The Miata is light and lively. The Z, by comparison, is heavy. Of course, with the top down, the Miata visibility is perfect---the Z coup visibility is difficult. Sufficient interior room for me in both cars and I didn't by either for trunk (hatch) cargo space. Miata ride is less harsh than the Z. Miata mileage is somewhat better but the car is way less powerful, even with cold air induction and timing adjustment. Like two kids you might have, they are of different personalities but both beloved for what and who they are. Your priorities will determine which one you buy. I'm fortunate to own both. Holy and olddudesrule like this.

08-04-2013, 04:02 PM	#23 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	My sister bought a Club Spec Miata a few months ago. It's a great little car if you fit in it. The pedals are spaced too close together for me to drive it (apparently I have Sasquatch feet) but its still fun from the passenger seat. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-04-2013, 04:41 PM	#24 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 14	__________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

08-04-2013, 09:37 AM	#19 (permalink)
MadMan Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Madison, Ala. Posts: 91 Drives: 2013 370Z GM AT7 Rep Power: 12	Great, just great. I started coming to these Forums before I bought my Z. Just to find out what owners really thought about them. And if there were any major flaws. Learned about oil temp issues & fuel starvation. B'ah minor problems. More feature, than bug, really. But you guys hid the DOOR issue! Didn't you? Didn't you. Now I find out about my weak doors. Should have bought the Miata. Having strong Doors is way more important than having your "Man-Card" pulled. I feel used & betrayed.

08-04-2013, 09:41 AM	#20 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	My girlfriend has a Miata that I drive quite often. It certainly is a fun car to drive. Not really a fair comparison with the Z. For one thing there is a price difference. The Mazda's interior uses cheaper materials. That said, it feels much lighter and more tossable compared to the Z. Its gearbox and clutch is very forgiving and much easier to drive smoothly. The Z is definitely a more manly car, if there is such a thing. It is brutal, but in a good way. The power difference is biggest thing going for the Z

08-04-2013, 02:53 PM	#22 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 304	A buddy of mine had a miata. We used to hit the canyons a lot. The way I see it, it seems like you can thrash the miata left and right without killing yourself. I've never driven it but I heard it's a super easy/fun car to drive, especial in corners. The Z is powerful, heavy, and bulky. Miata is the opposit. My brother has a s2000 and I'd personally get the s2000 over miata.

08-04-2013, 04:41 PM	#25 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 14	olddudesrule likes this. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

08-04-2013, 04:52 PM	#26 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Miatas are incredible fun for the low price. They are more "tossable" than a z. A z is much faster in a straight line and grips like mad in corners, but it isn't as nimble. Not much is. The frs/brz twins are. Unlike most folks, I don't buy cars for image and wouldn't hesitate to buy a Miata if twisties are your performance priority, or top down hijinks

08-04-2013, 05:19 PM	#29 (permalink)
JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	Ap1 s2000 all day. 8000 RPM looks sexy as hell.

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