The MX-5...and you., Dig into your inner auto enthusiast. Options

[SwissFerdi]

So, as we are all Celica owners, we all have the same baseline perspective to build on. What do you as 6GCers think about the Mazda MX-5? Would you consider trading your Celica for an MX-5 (specifically the NB - 2nd gen), and if you did, what would you consider to be the pros and cons of trading to an MX-5?

Thanks for the input.

[GotToyota]

There are a lot of misconceptions in this thread about Miatas.

I've owned a 1989 Supra, the Celica, a 2002 Mazda Protege5, and now I own a 1990 Miata.

First off, let me tell you that after owning a RWD sports car, it was tough getting into a FWD girls car (and YES, I've owned a Celica so I can say that without being stabbed). It's never the same, FWD cars are a COMPLETELY different animal when it comes to road feel and how the car drives in general. Ever since I ditched the Supra, I was missing the feeling of a RWD car. Being a Mazda fan now and always wanting a Miata, I finally decided to get one when a good opportunity arose to do so. I picked up a gem, a 1990 Mazda Miata with 94k (no typo) ORIGINAL miles and 2 previous owners. These cars are crazy easy to find with that kind of mileage, since this car is mostly a weekend car for older people. The car was repainted a pearl white, also had the timing belt done. The car is crazy clean for the year, has a few things but nothing to stop it from driving everyday like it should. I get 30 MPG while using A/C, driving with the top down, hauling ass! This thing is the funnest car I've ever owned to date, it hugs the curves like a go kart (literally) and pulls like hell to boot. It took a little while to get used to the size but once you drive it for a few days that goes away. For the people who say this is a homos car, you've never driven one. Ask any Miata owner and they'll tell you why they love this car! 50/50 weight balance, RWD, limited slip differential (some models) and extremely light weight (2100lbs in my trim). I do daily drive it and I don't regret it at all. I got some 15" wheels from a newer generation Miata to make it look a little more modern, I've got a huge list of mods planned for it. I've also painted the valve cover with red engine enamel. Here are some pics of the car:







Paid $3700 with TTL for those interested.

This post has been edited by GotToyota: Sep 1, 2010 - 12:43 AM