CARS ARE TOO BIG

by "Milky" (jordanmielke)
Published 10/23/2017 at 14:19

Tags: MX5 ; Miata
STARS: 22

Look at this little man child piloting this tank.

Now look at Jesus driving the Miata.

This has been your daily posting about our lord and savior Miata.

EDIT: I’m officially a fanboy now, I love driving my ND.

Replies (34)

"Tekamul" (tekamulburner)
10/23/2017 at 14:30, STARS: 3

Oh look, they’re making a new crosscabriolet!

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
10/23/2017 at 14:39, STARS: 2

They might as well have the same door window height from the ground. Look at this guy’s elbow.

"RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht" (ramblininexile)
10/23/2017 at 14:47, STARS: 2

THE WRONG CARS ARE TOO BIG, BECAUSE LAND YACHTS NEED TO BE BIG BUT OTHER CARS BEING REALLY BIG IS SILLY.

fifm

"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
10/23/2017 at 14:48, STARS: 0

I wanna know why theres a stop sticker. Also why are they hiding the front and rear fascia? Did Jesus resurrect Pontiac and this is they have Trans Am bumpers on there?

"My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword)
10/23/2017 at 14:49, STARS: 1

Your miata is too big

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
10/23/2017 at 14:52, STARS: 1

Autoblog thinks its the 2019 refresh, had the whole range of Camaros with camo driving around.

https://www.autoblog.com/2017/10/23/2019-chevrolet-camaro-spy-photos/

"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle)
10/23/2017 at 14:52, STARS: 2

he looks SO comfy

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
10/23/2017 at 14:52, STARS: 1

I am okay with this take.

"Future next gen S2000 owner" (future-next-gen-s2000-owner)
10/23/2017 at 14:56, STARS: 0

S2000> Miata/Mx-5

"CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever" (carsoffortlangley)
10/23/2017 at 14:57, STARS: 1

The stop sticker is probably some risk management/safety thing.

I know a lot of fleets have “STOP: Before Driving, Check around car for hazards and damage” or something like that.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
10/23/2017 at 15:02, STARS: 2

#rekt

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
10/23/2017 at 15:06, STARS: 4

$20k and 1 year old > $20k and 10+ years old.

"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
10/23/2017 at 15:41, STARS: 0

Small cars are too small for long use IMO. I love Miatas, but idk if I’d want to daily one.

And no, I’m not going to say my Mustang is the proper size. It’s a massive car. A friend of mine had an E46 M3 I drove briefly, that seemed about the right size. Big enough to be comfortable but not so big it felt like a burden.

"AntiSpeed" (AntiSpeed)
10/23/2017 at 15:51, STARS: 2

"Future next gen S2000 owner" (future-next-gen-s2000-owner)
10/23/2017 at 15:55, STARS: 0

No.

"Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)" (NKlein)
10/23/2017 at 16:01, STARS: 1

OP has zero bias. Oh wait:

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
10/23/2017 at 16:07, STARS: 2

I mean I sat in a Crossfire for 4.5 years and 100k miles. But the Miata is small. I’ve already had to pack smart with soft bags for a weekend away for two. Not to mention having to think about groceries and how big a pack of TP/paper towels you can buy.

I get its too small for most people, but I saw that Camaro photo and couldn’t get over how small that guy looks in it.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
10/23/2017 at 16:14, STARS: 1

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
10/23/2017 at 16:15, STARS: 0

Literally not even a hint of bias.

"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
10/23/2017 at 16:16, STARS: 0

I saw a guy that looked exactly like that inside an RSX the other day so...maybe he’s just short and sitting low?

"More Power!!and also some brakes." (MorePower)
10/23/2017 at 16:46, STARS: 0

Miatas don’t have enough power and don’t have enough cargo space.

"daender" (daender)
10/23/2017 at 18:15, STARS: 0

Enjoy that ND. Remember to take it autocrossing at least once if you haven’t already! It’s a great way to feel out the handling limits and characteristics in a controlled environment.

Also, I give the ND Miata due credit for not making the doors so stupidly tall. However, I’m forever bugged Mazda didn’t keep the characteristic hood bump seen from NA to NC.

The downside of older Miatas is that if you’re tall in the torso and/or over 5'9", then you’re going to have head clearance issues with either top up until you modify the seat.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
10/24/2017 at 09:31, STARS: 0

You are right. And I didn’t even test drive a cheap C6 to tempt myself.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
10/24/2017 at 09:52, STARS: 0

I dont know man, with a window line that high and roof that low, I think thats where your head needs to be.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
10/24/2017 at 10:05, STARS: 1

Rallycross is my first plan! Might autocross too, but I want to get sideways first.

Its actually comfortable to rest your arm on the door, unlike my Crossfire or Camaro above.

I’m 6'1" and fit in the ND quite nicely. Not voluminous, but theres enough room.

"daender" (daender)
10/24/2017 at 17:37, STARS: 0

Oh man, Miatas are great at rallycross, they’ve won or at taken podium positions for RWD at SCCA’s annual nationals event.

2016 results

2017 results (this past weekend!)

Have you checked head clearance to the softtop and/or windshield frame while wearing a helmet? I have to slouch in mine NB2 or else I’ll rub on both the soft and hard tops.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
10/25/2017 at 09:50, STARS: 1

Have not checked but I think I’ll be okay. I’ve got like 4 finger width headroom when I’m just sitting normal. Sitting straight upright might be a problem, but I think I can avoid that.

Going to order winter wheels and tires soon, so it will actually do something in dirt. Then just have to get a helmet. I’m excited about it.

"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
10/27/2017 at 20:03, STARS: 0

I hate the ND simply because it’s not friendly and approachable.

grr angry headlights grr

fuck off with your widebody-wannabe slanted rear fenders and squinty eyes.

ugh.

it’s worse than the NC3 manic smile

went from a cute little derpy grin to HURRRR LOOKIT ME LETZGORACING

I’m slightly drunk.

"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
10/27/2017 at 20:04, STARS: 0

Agree on E46. Very well sized car. That said, I’ve gone on weekend trips three states away in my Miata with my girlfriend. It swallows two large bags in the trunk and I can fit three smaller bags on the package shelf behind our heads. Certainly not amazingly practical but leagues better than, say, a Saturn Sky.

"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
10/27/2017 at 23:07, STARS: 0

But the cabin is tiny, even for me. I would not be comfortable for that long of a drive

"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
10/27/2017 at 23:39, STARS: 0

yeah. At 5'6" it’s pretty much ideal for me.

"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
10/28/2017 at 20:15, STARS: 0

I’m not *that* much taller than you, though I am quite a bit bigger. Still, if given the option for a road trip between my Mustang or a Miata with a passenger, I take the Mustang all day every day.

"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
10/28/2017 at 20:52, STARS: 0

I mean. I’d take the Mustang too if I had $35k or whatever. But I had $5k so...

"Tapas" (tapas)
11/20/2017 at 23:18, STARS: 0

The “Camero” is too big. That dude looks like a child hopped into the driver’s seat while daddy was paying for gas.