Mazdaspeed Miata

[DSG03Snake]

Im thinking of getting a Mazdaspeed 2004 Miata for a "daily driver", what do you guys think? Obviously its not that practical, but I only need 2 seats and never really carry things around. I just want slightly better mileage, and good fun factor so I dont end up putting ****loads of miles on the Cobra.

Supposedly they are 14.6 QM, 0-60 in 6 sec, 178hp and 160ish TQ. Also only weigh 2529 lbs and nearly 50/50 weight distribution?

Anyone ever owned one? Any comments? I regret not getting a Cobra vert so much, I really would like a vert as a second car and there don't seem to be many other sub25k verts that look as fun as this car.

 

[NoSlowGT]

I think they are pretty nice. 0-60 times are impressive for that little car. I think its a good idea!!

 

[Cal]

Miata's are awesome cars. Great on the twisties too. Loads better than an S2000. Dont let people say its a girls car either as I have seen a few menacing ones. A styling bar can do wonders for that car.

 

[DSG03Snake]

Originally posted by Cal
Miata's are awesome cars. Great on the twisties too. Loads better than an S2000. Dont let people say its a girls car either as I have seen a few menacing ones. A styling bar can do wonders for that car.

Haha yeah, im not too concerned about the girl car shit because most people who say that own a shitmobile and can't gasp the concept that good handling can be just as fun as straight line.

 

[hydroshutter]

You must be a short guy..I'm 6'3" and my buddy and I checked one out and we could BARELY fit in it.Seems like a badass little car though..similar to the s2k.

 

[DSG03Snake]

Originally posted by Hydroshutter
You must be a short guy..I'm 6'3" and my buddy and I checked one out and we could BARELY fit in it.Seems like a badass little car though..similar to the s2k.

6 foot but barely weigh 150lbs.

 

[05 Roush]

I think the Cooper S is a fun little car, especially in red. They're zippy too. Or you could go with an SRT-4 :thumbsup:

 

[DSG03Snake]

Platinum thanks for the suggestions but I do not want a FWD car, I just can't adjust to the way they feel after being RWD for so long. Also looking for a vert.

 

[03DOHC]

Sounds like a fun car. Let us know what you get.

An srt4 sounds like fun too.

 

[KevinB120]

Ive had a Miata, one of the best Japanese cars ever made.

 

[f_rice]

There is a reason so many people Autocross with Miats, they handle amazingly well. With the addition of a turbocharger, the MazdaSpeed Miata is pretty kickass little car. The MazdaSpeed package is also a screaming deal for what you get. :rockon:

Have you considered a WRX?

 

[nugen]

If Mazdaspeed lives up to its reputation, the Miata will be a very well balanced car that does alot of things very well. It will probably do the autocross best of all.

 

[popz01]

those miatia are dirt slow

 

[hydroshutter]

Doesn't need to be lightning fast for a daily.

 

[Vancouver83LTD]

It's great!
I rode in a regular miata, hehehe! Fun!
Then I testdrove a MazdaSpeed Miata, and holy crap! It was a blast! Not a girl's car at all!
Very tight car, and everything is screwed together well. Also, you're contributing to it's parent Company, Ford...
definitley worth it.

The New Cooper Mini convertible made it's debut recently here in Vancouver - very cool car, the promo material for it was pretty funny as well, but that's personally not my style, and top up I can't imagine it'd be anything but cramped and claustrophobic.

I love the miata, you're an ass (jealousy)

 

[LBguy]

Also look into an MR2, but the new Miata looks very excellent on paper. Just like any turbo'd car, it should be relatively easy to add some more power to it.

 

[Fn'sh!t^]

Originally posted by popz01
those miatia are dirt slow

So if the Mazdaspeed miata is dirtslow, what do you call your focus??

 

[LBguy]

Originally posted by Fn'sh!t^
So if the Mazdaspeed miata is dirtslow, what do you call your focus??

:lol: :lol:

 

[05 Roush]

Doesn't Mazda and Speed together in a sentence constitute an oxymoron???

Zoom Zoom....:lol:

 

[Vancouver83LTD]

eh, not as much of an oxymoron as 'good pop music'