10-25-2017, 10:27 PM | #21 | |
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I'm lucky in that twisty, mountain roads aren't very far from me, and this is the vehicle I'd take every time to get my kicks.
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10-25-2017, 10:29 PM | #22 |
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I really think I would. It's just so different to what I'm accustomed to driving.
And then I started looking at S2000s....
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10-25-2017, 10:31 PM | #23 | |
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To me, being behind the wheel of a 2-seater, no-frills roadster is driving in its purest form.
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I used to be high-strung and always on-the-go, but ever since I moved out West from NJ, I've become more laid-back and enjoy life at a more leisurely pace. I guess that's why I love it out here, and have all my toys to enjoy it with my friends and family. There's a Miata Club that runs around here. I need to get with that group somehow....
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10-25-2017, 10:38 PM | #26 | |
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That's odd. I've never heard of Mazdas having crappy gearboxes.
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10-26-2017, 07:47 AM | #27 | |
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I would still consider a ND Miata, but I would opt for the 2017 model and hope the transmission issues are ironed out. They are still outstanding cars. I think anyone who has driven a Miata loves them, but I'm in the camp where I need something slightly more usable (and I like having a roof). |
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10-26-2017, 08:15 AM | #28 |
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Definitely a great car to have if you also have other useful cars, which Lou does.
Mazda went to great lengths to remove weight from the ND Miata. It seems as though this led to some fragile transmissions. As Chris noted it's been fixed, but there are still some cars out there with the pre-update transmission. If you're set on an NC (and they're great cars), I'd definitely try to get a later one like FC mentioned. You might consider searching miata.net... guessing you could find a better deal there than at a dealer. |
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