Off to buy a new car tomorrow

[bam]

Not a Mustang! But I've been looking for a new commuter that's decent on gas, reliable and fun. I ended up going to drive this one today and I've run out of reasons not to buy. It's one hell of a little car- incredible to drive.

It's a 2004 with just over 50,000 miles and I'll be paying a little over $10,000 for it. If all goes to plan, I'll have a brand new car tomorrow morning just in time to spend an eight-hour work day not enjoying it :burnout:

 

[RDJ]

Not a Mustang! But I've been looking for a new commuter that's decent on gas, reliable and fun. I ended up going to drive this one today and I've run out of reasons not to buy. It's one hell of a little car- incredible to drive.

It's a 2004 with just over 50,000 miles and I'll be paying a little over $10,000 for it. If all goes to plan, I'll have a brand new car tomorrow morning just in time to spend an eight-hour work day not enjoying it :burnout:

you do know that a 6 year old car with 50,000 miles is not brand new don't you?

it does look like a fun car to drive but I will take my focus for twice the money and just as much fun LOL

 

[bam]

you do know that a 6 year old car with 50,000 miles is not brand new don't you?

it does look like a fun car to drive but I will take my focus for twice the money and just as much fun LOL

Are we still in 2010? :smmon:

 

[jrd699]

What is that? A Miata?

 

[bam]

What is that? A Miata?

Yes. The turbo Mazdaspeed they made in '04 and '05.

 

[jrd699]

Looks like a cool little whip, enjoy it!

 

[SID297]

Yes. The turbo Mazdaspeed they made in '04 and '05.

AKA, "The Good One":beer:

 

[ford_racer]

Drive it like you would in GT5.

 

[bam]

Drive it like you would in GT5.

What, three minutes faster than you to wherever I go?

It's funny driving this car. I have to rewire my brain for about 1000 RPM more than the Mustang in most situations. I find myself flinching at doing 3500 in 6th on the highway going 70. The turbo really puts a smile on my face, though, and I can take certain corners 50% faster than I could in my last DD. It's a ridiculous little car.

 

[greenstang1313]

people think miatas are so gay but they're good cars. a true sports car. they are awesome on auto-x tracks too. I was at an auto-x event that had mustangs, vettes, vipers, porsches, and out of the top three fastest times for the day, 2 of them were miatas

 

[RDJ]

people think miatas are so gay but they're good cars. a true sports car. they are awesome on auto-x tracks too. I was at an auto-x event that had mustangs, vettes, vipers, porsches, and out of the top three fastest times for the day, 2 of them were miatas

Personally I don't think there is a better car for autocross than a Miata. The focus RS or ST might some in as a close second. and the mini-cooper S wouldn't be a bad choice either.

 

[canibus]

Seems like a good choice. I went with the prius, while not fun, it's at least great on gas.

 

[CobraBob]

You made a great choice IMO. I've driven the newer Miatas (not a turbo, though) and they're incredible. The only thing that keeps me from buying a new one is that they don't offer the turbo any longer. What a shame. IMO that was such a smart move on their part in those two short years. It would be interesting to test drive both the 2004 Miata MazdaSpeed with its 178hp to a 2012 Miata with its 167hp to see how close they perform.

 

[itSSlow98]

Awesome chick car.

 

[black92]

I think it's a slick looking car and I love when they have hardtops on them. Report back on how it on gas and any mods you end up doing.

 

[FordSVTFan]

Miata = Solstice = Sky = Chick Car.

 

[lobra97]

MacGruber Club Scene - YouTube

 

[bam]

Miata = Solstice = Sky = Chick Car.

You're too smart for comments like that.

 

[4u 2 nv]

I always liked them. What school are you cheerleading for? This is deff varsity material




Honestly I like them. Buddys family has a GXP solstice that is a blast to drive.

 

[FordSVTFan]

You're too smart for comments like that.

That is exactly why I can make comments like that. The only thing missing from that equation is to throw in the VW Beetle.