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.

[Chhaos]

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:

I think you just swayed me towards my next car. That car is very clean. Damn. To further your point about FWD being completely different. My friend actually has a harder time controlling his GTI than he did his Thunderbird when he would break the back end loose. He said torque steer is so much worse than sliding the back around. Anyway, you and Ferdi have rekindled my love for the Miata.