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« on: March 07, 2011, 03:22:07 PM » |
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I found this kinda interesting .... With the average age of the motorcycle rider now in the late 40's and many aging baby-boomer's in their sixties, which one would be more attractive ?? (check out the price)  2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with VVT Electronically controlled multiport fuel injection with tuned air intake 5 speed transmission w/reverse Cruise Control Shaft Drive Rear-wheel drive (RWD) ABS 2 airbags Heated seats AM/FM/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3-compatible changer with 6 speakers  1832cc Liquid-Cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) 5 speed transmission w/reverse Cruise Control Shaft Drive Rear-wheel drive (RWD) ABS 1 airbag Heated seats Premium Surround Sound |
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« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2011, 03:57:30 PM » |
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That Miata sure is a nice looking little car and would get my vote as well .... if I had the $$$$
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« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2011, 03:59:43 PM » |
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add almost 3 grand for xm radio and a navigation system? thats funny right there!!!!
I would by the car first!!!
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« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2011, 04:02:06 PM » |
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I always liked the Miata but isn't it a girls car.
I would take the Wing
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« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2011, 04:22:37 PM » |
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I always liked the Miata but isn't it a girls car.
I would take the Wing
You need to go to an SCCA SOLO 2 event and see how many girls are racing Miatas. {NONE} I'd love to get an MX5 when I no longer need a pickup. |
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« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2011, 04:58:05 PM » |
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I'd take the Miata as well...it's a bit warmer in those winter months...these old bones would like that..but then I'd want to put a chevy v8 in it...and go like hell..
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« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2011, 06:42:16 PM » |
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yeah olddog. I remember shoehorning a V-8 Chevy 350 into a MG Midget. Laughing my butt off watching the wheels leaving the ground as she idled. There is nothing a little horsepower will not help along, even at a higher rate of speed  Walt |
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« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2011, 05:36:51 AM » |
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IMHO from the realistic side of it, the Miata is a well balanced sports car with fully adjustable upper and lower A arms at each wheel and a lot of engineering went into it. I speak from experience when I say it can be made into a superb handling car with the many mods out there. An intercooled turbocharged Miata will still keep the inherent handling ability and, while not a super tiger, 180+ hp at the rear wheels in a 2300 pound car is not too bad. Probably all this could be done for about $5,000.
I most certainly wish that I could've kept mine but I've reached the point where I'm having some of the effects of being laid off from a job. Increased cost of living and a fixed income ( actually losing out) is cramping my style.
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« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2011, 06:18:31 AM » |
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I would rather have a Toyota MR2! Mid engine, convertable 5 or 6 speed depending on year and option. 33 MPG highway. JMHO
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« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2011, 06:23:22 AM » |
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I also thought if I can't ride the valk anymore and before I buy a trike I would buy a Miata. I bought a 97 Sebring convertible last year for our daughter and before she started driving it in the summer my wife and I put on 5000 miles crusing with the top down every chance we got. Heat and A/C yea the Miata for sure.  |
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« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2011, 06:39:44 AM » |
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I would rather have a Toyota MR2! Mid engine, convertable 5 or 6 speed depending on year and option. 33 MPG highway. JMHO
Dubs
*Sniff* Making me miss mine... a MR2 was my primary vehicle for 20 years, first a 1988 normally aspirated, then a 1993 turbo that we'd had tweaked up a bit... Tiny little two seater with almost 300 horsepower was a BLAST... Finally got to the point where I couldn't afford to keep a 1993 rare Toyota (Parts were hard and expensive to get) with 200,000 miles on it at a level I needed for daily driver, so had to sell it... Being 5'19" tall, I got the funniest looks when I'd get outta it too!  |
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« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2011, 07:10:17 AM » |
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Awesome Zerk! I'm thinking about an MR2 Spyder around an '03 year model.
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« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2011, 07:46:45 AM » |
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yeah olddog. I remember shoehorning a V-8 Chevy 350 into a MG Midget. Laughing my butt off watching the wheels leaving the ground as she idled. There is nothing a little horsepower will not help along, even at a higher rate of speed Walt WOW! Where did you put your feet ?? I had a Midget Demo when I sold them and could not wait til I sold it.  No room W/O the "350"  |
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« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2011, 08:20:05 AM » |
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I'll take the wing - more fun to ride, and will most likely retain its value better then the Mazda.
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« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2011, 08:25:10 AM » |
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I always liked the Miata but isn't it a girls car.At least you don't have a Mini Cooper  -Mike
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« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2011, 10:11:02 AM » |
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How about a like new used Std, IS and Tourer for the $27,000 and get some change back.
That would be my choice.
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« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2011, 01:38:54 PM » |
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Chevy inna midget? I've had a midget, and I've seen it done, and its awesome.
I have a friend in San Diego with a 351-C inna MGB.
I've been stupid, and I've been fast, but those are stupid fast.
Probably get the Miata. Already have a Valk.
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« Reply #18 on: March 08, 2011, 03:17:20 PM » |
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Anyone know if a trailer hitch can be had for the Miata ?? I could see pulling a small MC cargo trailer or tent trailer and be gone for a few weeks ....
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« Reply #19 on: March 08, 2011, 04:29:25 PM » |
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I got one for my Mini Cooper (it plugs into an adapter, goes on and off in less than a minute), and got the Mini wired for a trailer last time I took it in for service... One day I hope to pick one of these up in Georgia... http://www.jwww.com/razor/The Mini is supposed to be able to tow 1400 lbs... Here's some Miata towing info: http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=278487-Mike |
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« Reply #20 on: March 08, 2011, 04:39:28 PM » |
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this is what I'm talking about http://www.monstermiata.com/ |
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« Reply #22 on: March 08, 2011, 05:02:38 PM » |
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SS: My tent trailer weighs about 425lbs. The Valk had minor issues but MPG's went in the toilet. The bigger issue would be wind resistance. The Little Joey is 450 lbs empty. Add 100 lbs for gear. |
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« Reply #23 on: March 08, 2011, 05:18:04 PM » |
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This is the kind of cargo trailer I was thinking of or a tent trailer of similar size. My Valk pulls it just fine so I can't imagine a Miata would have a problem either. I would think the trailer behind the Miata would have less wind resistance than behind a Valk.  |
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« Reply #24 on: March 08, 2011, 05:19:46 PM » |
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SS: My tent trailer weighs about 425lbs. The Valk had minor issues but MPG's went in the toilet. The bigger issue would be wind resistance. The Little Joey is 450 lbs empty. Add 100 lbs for gear. What I didn't say was that maybe some kind of extra braking system might need to be included.....although it'd have to work SMOOTHLY and not affect the bike...and yep, mileage would suffer a lot I'm sure....just like with most any vehicle that pulls a trailer.... |
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« Reply #25 on: March 08, 2011, 06:53:39 PM » |
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Yee Haaa .... That'll make you feel 20 again |
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« Reply #26 on: March 08, 2011, 11:09:21 PM » |
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I had a Chrysler LeBarron convertible when I was first dating my wife. That was an excellent car, digital dash, sports package, turbo, 2.2 liter engine, 5 speed manual. That was an excellent car….. traded it for the ’99 ford Windstar minivan we still have…… funny thing, I paid $7 grand for it used, had an engine fire and collected $3500 from the insurance, fixed up the things that melted, then traded it in for the van and got $4000 trade in credit!!
Convertibles are great fun cars!!! Many good memories with that car!!
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« Reply #27 on: March 09, 2011, 09:31:54 AM » |
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The real question to ask yourself about the Miata or the the Wing is in this video
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