05-09-2004, 07:54 PM
KPWSerpiente Wrote:Yes, the Miata when compared to most cars, even other effeminate roadsters in its class, comes out on top as sissiest of the sissy's. Weak styling, lack of power, and owners such as yourself continue to make it a girly car.
The styling is classic roadser, and with that doesnt come with alot of power. Its one of those cars that you just dont need alot of power to have fun in. You ever driven one? If you drove one on track, you'd think twice about adding more power to it - I've driven Evan's on track, and had several students in them.
Quote:Now seriously, Miata's have a lot of room for improvement. The engines are not crap and flyin miata can take care of your lack of power. Some of the later models actually look half decent.
But if you are going to write up one line in psuedo code implying that the miata is greater than the s2000 or corvette convertible or porche boxter s or any number of cars that look better and perform better you're going to have to do more than throw a few pictures up and insult drag racers.
S2000, corvette and porsche also cost 2-4x as much as the miata. They're not even remotely comparable, other than they are RWD and have open tops. For 2-4x the price, they should perform better. Looks is subjective anyways, for the most part. I think M2 miatas look sweet. Once you start adding a ton of power, you change the dynamics of the car, and it may not always be a good thing.
Quote:So which is it? Attack Travis because his car could be making more power than both of yours (dyno results coming soon) combined
What kind of 1/4 mile time does it put down? Power != everything... I bet a Miata is faster around most tracks.
Quote:or defend your reasons for considering the Miata an excellent convertible.
Its lightweight, it has one of the best production suspensions on any car sold today, its handling and feedback are superb, and it just an involving driver's car - a great driver's car on track to work on your skills. Something that most newer cars have lost, with leather, sound systems, equpment/electronic packages with endless acronyms and big heavy 17" chrome wheels.