10-26-2017, 09:50 AM | #31 |
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I haven't been behind the wheel of a Miata outside of a single test drive back in... 2004. Even though they're similar vehicles, I sort of get the feeling that the Miata and S2000 have rather different personalities. I loved my S2000. If not for some life-related factors that made it the least practical car to continue owning beyond a certain point, it's a vehicle that I would've enjoyed pulling out of my garage every morning for the rest of my life. I wonder how easy it would be to find one in great condition these days. It's now been out of production for 8 years. |
10-26-2017, 09:59 AM | #32 |
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10-26-2017, 10:03 AM | #34 |
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Wasn't the rap always that although neither of those cars had much power, the S2000 in particular really needed to be thrashed into high revs (kick in the VTEC, yo) in order to get out of its own way?
Aside from a brief encounter with a Miata in the early '00s I haven't driven either, so I don't have any relevant first-hand experience to relay, just remembering what I've read.
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10-26-2017, 10:04 AM | #35 |
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We drove both when shopping the Z3 in 2001. I hated both of them.
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10-26-2017, 10:27 AM | #36 | |
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It does take a bit to get used to the short gearing. Rowing gears in that gearbox is very rewarding, though. So never a chore. |
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10-26-2017, 10:27 AM | #37 |
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Don't think I've typed it out loud before, but the ND is a dark horse in the race in my head.
Like JV and Chris mentioned, 2016 transmissions are time bombs, but the only hassle is arranging the tow from wherever it strands you. Also sounds like the replacements are pretty speedy these days. If it's a concern, I'd limit 2016 contenders that have already the work done, but if I were buying today, I'd be looking for a new leftover 17.
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10-26-2017, 12:08 PM | #38 |
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Definitely try an S2k. They have a very different personality than a miata. I really don't like them in the street as they are very frenetic and "serious" feeling but lots of people like the racy feel.
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