06-27-2005, 05:11 AM | #1 |
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Semi-Revised Car/Bike Waffle
A little while back I was wondering if I should split my car budget up in favor of getting a lesser-priced car and a bike. I was thinking about a daily beater (Hyundai Sonata), which is an exceedingly competent car but not exactly one that begs to be driven on a Sunday morning.
I just realized that for about the same price as the Hyundai, I could get the 6-Speed 2006+ Miata with the nice sport pack they're offering (bilsteins, sport suspension, LSD). The NC will be coming out in August. Isn't that an interesting option? I know it'll be highly involving without breaking my back in the process. And it's not like I'll be moving to it from a Z06 or the like, so I doubt I'll be too disappointed with the power. I'm still waiting to hear more on the Solstice/Sky, but this is something I'm going to be keeping an eye on. Downsides to this? Chance are good that I'll be accused of copying Roadstergal. :tongue: |
06-27-2005, 09:02 AM | #2 |
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Is there a reason that you have to buy new? For the price, there's a hell of a lot of interesting used cars available.
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06-27-2005, 10:28 AM | #3 | |
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EDIT: That's an issue with new cars too, but with a factory warranty, it's less of a concern. |
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06-27-2005, 10:43 AM | #4 |
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On that same thought - A used Miata can be an excellent value.
I'm sure RG can fill you in on the pertinent details.
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06-27-2005, 11:02 AM | #5 |
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I'd be 1175% more likely to choose the Miata over the Soltice. The reasons are too numerous to list. The only advantage the soltice really has over the Miata, IMO, is the styling. Not that the Miata has bad styling. It's just that the Soltice looks pretty damn cool.
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Especially since you actually know how to work on cars. You should be ashamed of yourself, lemming. |
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06-27-2005, 11:23 AM | #8 | |
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But the option of a 2-3 year old car is still something to consider. It will most likely be fine in terms of reliability, and on the off chance you did have a problem you would know how to handle it. |
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07-11-2005, 12:36 AM | #9 |
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New MX-5 is better than the old one around the 'Ring by 15 seconds.
After some dealership visits this weekend, I'm thinking it's either this or the S2000. But I reserve the right to waffle. |
07-11-2005, 10:01 AM | #10 |
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Do you fit in the miata? I sure didn't.
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