If you had $25K what would you buy?

ImportConvert · 08-02-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

You guys say it's cheap to repair as if that isn't a good thing. That's precisely part of why I suggested it, if the OP wants a track toy. And

you can't have fun in a Miata. It's a Front-Engine, RWD car. It is built to handle, not the best, but for maximum enjoyment. People get so wrapped up in performance numbers that they can often overlook the simple joy of a well-balanced sports car. Go drive any of the nimble roadsters of 60's-70's Europe and you'd understand. It isn't always about speed alone. Sometimes it's about sensation.

Of course they're not as fun as a Z, but a Z costs over 25k. Miatas are incredibly fun, though, and if I ever get into tracking, I'll probably be doing it in a Spec Miata because of cost.

I'm still LOL'ing at someone comparing a $50K Lotus to a Miata.

Isamu · 08-02-2011, 09:55 AM

mmm turbo Miata... under 10k F yEa!

daisuke149 · 08-02-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

You guys say it's cheap to repair as if that isn't a good thing. That's precisely part of why I suggested it, if the OP wants a track toy. And

you can't have fun in a Miata. It's a Front-Engine, RWD car. It is built to handle, not the best, but for maximum enjoyment. People get so wrapped up in performance numbers that they can often overlook the simple joy of a well-balanced sports car. Go drive any of the nimble roadsters of 60's-70's Europe and you'd understand. It isn't always about speed alone. Sometimes it's about sensation.

Of course they're not as fun as a Z, but a Z costs over 25k. Miatas are incredibly fun, though, and if I ever get into tracking, I'll probably be doing it in a Spec Miata because of cost.

see man when you start to assume things about what i think of a car thats where the BS lies.

for e.g

Miata's are fun. but their not great fun. You really gotta build em up for them to get to the level of fun as some other cars.

For example, my versa is fun. its light and nimble. turn that wheel it rotates. but its **** for power. Still fun, and the reason why i got it over the other small cars in the segment.

But when the OP says what to get for 25k, there is alot out there better than the miata. because sometimes its not all about the sensation or the handling. (opposite of what you said)

Otherwise why stop there. OP should get a bike instead. The sensation and the handling are great. Or a kit car.. better handling than miata's and more power etc..

And also, if you havnt properly driven a g8 gt then maybe you should before you become a hater. Not the same classification as a miata that you love, but by god the fun you have in that car is just incredible. The roar of a v8 and the feel of the torque is a sensation, that shouldnt be discounted. again, its not always about the handling. Balance = key and not talking about weight distribution balance. Balance in terms of overall points of the car. Miata = small, handles well. thats it. and again, its uggggllly.

A better option than the miata would be an S2k.

shadoquad · 08-02-2011, 12:45 PM

Daisuke, we'll just have to agree to disagree. You make fine points, but I still like what a Miata gets you for 25k. I'd get one for 15k and spend the rest modding it.

But it's all good. And I agree that a G8 would be hella fun and roomy.

daisuke149 · 08-02-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Daisuke, we'll just have to agree to disagree. You make fine points, but I still like what a Miata gets you for 25k. I'd get one for 15k and spend the rest modding it.

But it's all good. And I agree that a G8 would be hella fun and roomy.

god damnit. we cannot agree to disagree.

Thats like ravens and steelers hugging each other on the field. Its ONNNNN NOOOOWWWWW

The pontiac will eat that miata like in that one trans am commercial.

Isamu · 08-02-2011, 02:11 PM

I would drive Daisuke to the Shado dealership and trade them both in on a Phelan

just sayin

daisuke149 · 08-02-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

I would drive Daisuke to the Shado dealership and trade them both in on a Phelan

just sayin

thats like trading a LFA (me) and a pinto (shado) for a geo tracker (phelan)

Isamu · 08-02-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

thats like trading a civic (me) and a yaris (shado) for a used porsche with extra pillow in the seats (phelan)

fixed

baldie · 08-02-2011, 02:19 PM

2011 Mustang V6 and put the rest into mods.

08-02-2011, 02:49 PM

FD3S brah!

ZeeingAround · 08-02-2011, 05:15 PM

I would get a Saturn sky with a v8. Looks nice, nimble and 400hp. A total sleeper that would track well.

nuTinmuch · 08-02-2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I'm still LOL'ing at someone comparing a $50K Lotus to a Miata.

yeah man who compares a light roadster with an emphasis on handling over straight line speed to a light roadster with an emphasis on handling over straight line speed

ImportConvert · 08-02-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Daisuke, we'll just have to agree to disagree. You make fine points, but I still like what a Miata gets you for 25k. I'd get one for 15k and spend the rest modding it.

But it's all good. And I agree that a G8 would be hella fun and roomy.

I kindof disagree. I would no way spend $25K on a miata. I would buy a used Z06 and have a helluva lot more fun. Or any number of other cars.

The beauty of the Miata is that it can be had in good shape for $5K and you can beat the piss out of it, slide it all over the parking-lot through the cones, and not care about smearing the fenders with them when you run them over.

The G8 is a nice car. I raced one once and it surprised me (lowered and had Magnaflow. It performed equal to my WS6 and all the C5 'vettes I had raced, in a straight line.).

Brazilbro · 08-02-2011, 11:18 PM

nsx

ImportConvert · 08-02-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

yeah man who compares a light roadster with an emphasis on handling over straight line speed to a light roadster with an emphasis on handling over straight line speed

Right. So lets just compare it to the GT2-RS, then.

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Daisuke, we'll just have to agree to disagree. You make fine points, but I still like what a Miata gets you for 25k. I'd get one for 15k and spend the rest modding it. But it's all good. And I agree that a G8 would be hella fun and roomy.

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