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Old 04-14-2017, 09:57 AM   #21
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Am I the only one who actually prefers the styling of the Fiat 124 vs. the new ND Miata?
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Old 04-14-2017, 10:13 AM   #22
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Yes.


There is one of the Abarth versions in my office parking garage, so there is at least one other person.
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Old 04-14-2017, 10:18 AM   #23
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There is one of the Abarth versions in my office parking garage, so there is at least one other person.
Well, the Abarth is the fastest Miata.
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Old 04-14-2017, 10:20 AM   #24
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Maybe fastest by numbers, but I doubt it's faster in the real world. And I dunno, I think it's pretty ungainly.
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Old 04-14-2017, 11:44 AM   #25
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Fair enough... I do like the new Civic too.

Do you have any recent photos of your Miata? What are your thoughts on the tires? I remember you being worried about the suspension/tires it had, but I suppose you're okay with them.
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Old 04-14-2017, 12:07 PM   #26
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Lots of body roll. But the ND fans somehow spin that as a good thing.
Actually, with the sports suspension and the thicker front sway bar, roll is not objectionable at all. I'm quite happy with the suspension.
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Old 04-14-2017, 12:08 PM   #27
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If convertibles were my thing I might own an ND.

The seat hight is weird too. They removed the height adjustment to save weight. Instead it raises as you slide it forward (since you're shorter) and lowers as it goes back. I couldn't get it into a spot I was happy with.
I find the NC Miata seats to be comically high. I have them all the way down and feel I could easily sit an inch lower at least.
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Old 04-14-2017, 12:09 PM   #28
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My 6yo saw a guy in a miata the other day with the top down and decided that it wasn't fair that we didn't have a convertible. I tried to explain that miatas are hairdressers cars, but he didn't seem understand.


I've wanted a 4-door Wrangler for a decade so I can take the whole family in a convertible. We've been close to getting one a few times. Maybe when my kids get licenses that will be my excuse.
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Maybe fastest by numbers, but I doubt it's faster in the real world. And I dunno, I think it's pretty ungainly.
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Old 05-25-2017, 06:19 AM   #30
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Interesting.

"Mazda's business case for the MX-5 includes profits from selling replacement parts to amateur racers who smash up their Miatas"

http://www.roadandtrack.com/motorspo...y-a-new-miata/
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