I crunched a couple numbers

[iant333]

And realized if I continue saving my dollars and keep up my austerity measures by not buying anything I don't need I will have like 6-8K for a car by next summer. Especially if my Jeep project stays finished.

The other day I was driving my Jeep down the road and I was like "You know what, this thing really sucks to drive on the street, I'm getting a daily driver." and then on the way home I saw a Miata on the road, the idea was planted in my brain.

Then craigslist told me that there are many in good enough condition for 2500-3000 bucks.

Anyone drive one ever? People on the internet seem to like them, alot. I've heard they aren't super fast but a supercharger kit is all of about 2800 bucks. I'd feel kinda wierd about spending more money on one mod than I spent on the car but whatever, I want a fun/fast car that's not a rice monster, and a Miata seems to fit that, and they get like 30mpgs.

Discuss Miata's.

[bangarang]

really?....How does your boyfriend feel about this decision?

[ninetysix-ex-jay]

I guess it is easier then having to explain to people youre gay

[CSaddict]

Great autoX cars. Other than that or a big turbo Im not sure you would want to drive it daily.

[CumminsJeep]

I guess it is easier then having to explain to people youre gay

bingo

[iant333]

You guys really think they are gay?

Besides the fact that I know a gay couple that owns one I dont think they are particularly feminine.

I mean it's not like i'm saying I want to buy a Jetta or a Fiesta or even a Prius.


As for Daily Drivability all it has to fit me and my toolbox for school. Plus i'll still have the Jeep. And a supercharged Miata can put down 200 horse to the rear wheels, handle like a go-kart and be built for under 10K, decidedly not gay.

[Burton58]

drive one first. make you you like it, that it's comfy. if so get one, keep it stock. dont get into a supercharged project car for a DD. use it for point A to point B and get good gas mileage.

i say go for it

[Ruepart Hoaxley]

I autocross one, and they're fun as hell to drive (like they're on rails) and pretty damn good on gas, too. On one tank, I averaged around 26em pee gees.

It is a bit of a Fag Wagon, but save a little for a turbo kit and they become more of a Metrosexual Wagon.

[ninetysix-ex-jay]

You guys really think they are gay?

Besides the fact that I know a gay couple that owns one I dont think they are particularly feminine.

I mean it's not like i'm saying I want to buy a Jetta or a Fiesta or even a Prius.


As for Daily Drivability all it has to fit me and my toolbox for school. Plus i'll still have the Jeep. And a supercharged Miata can put down 200 horse to the rear wheels, handle like a go-kart and be built for under 10K, decidedly not gay.

Personally, it doesnt matter what it can put down for power, at the end of the day its still a Miata. Just my opinion thay they`re flamingly fabulous

[WickedXJ]

Get an SRT-4 cheap, easy to drive, and kinda fast, or upgrade a focus. Miata's are not as gay as prisus but still...

[Mike]

I got a z28 camaro for a DD. Its fast, fun to drive, and when I dont beat on it, it gets 27mpg. Wayyyy more room than a miata and probably more fun to drive too. Also in your price range.

[Vehicleless]

in my opinion the 2nd body styling of the miata was a little light wristed but I think they are great cars and I also want one. they are rated very well when they are tested and i have not heard much negative things about them. the newest body styling is more fierce but more expensive. and if you think it is a little light wristed, then change the body a little

[Buffalo Phil]

What is with people these days an Miatas?

[Vehicleless]

What is with people these days an Miatas?

it is rated as a good car.

[Buffalo Phil]

Yeah, top candidate to set on fire.