Oppo Confession

"jkm7680" (jkm7680) 03/23/2016 at 10:05 • Filed to: None

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I don’t give a shit about the new hardtop Miata or whatever. In fact, I couldn’t care less about any Miata for that matter.

COME AND FIGHT WITH ME IF YOU WOULD SO DESIRE.

Nibby > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:07

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Is that a Ferrari disguised as a Miata?

EL_ULY > Nibby 03/23/2016 at 10:08

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Super Replicas, yo! To the last detail :]

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:09

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Yup

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Nibby 03/23/2016 at 10:09

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I think it's a Maita taking on its Ferrari form. Like when a Pokemon evolves.

Rainbow > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:10

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Eh, I almost agree, but I don’t. I don’t think they’re the most wonderful cars in the world or anything, but they’re fairly cheap, reliable, efficient convertibles. They make excellent commuter cars. Give me a light blue NB with a tan top/interior, and I’ll be happy.

not for canada - australian in disguise > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:11

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Barchetta > Miata

Tripper > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:12

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Agree and feel the same way about the new GTR, and all GTR’s.

jkm7680 > Tripper 03/23/2016 at 10:13

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The new GTR looks like the old GTR.

LOREM IPSUM > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:14

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You’ve never driven one, have you?

Top down, manual top-loader transmission hardwired to your brain, so low you can almost touch the ground when reaching out the window, rwd.

I don’t even fit. The world disappears when I flip down the sun visor. I can’t recline, at all, and yet somehow it’s still one of the most fun cars ever.

I used to work at a Mazda dealer back in the day. We had some fun with those little roadsters.

extraspecialbitter > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:14

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Honestly, my first thought was wondering how much more weight it was gonna tack on. P/w bro.

I also think it would’ve been a better idea putting this feature on the new 124s. Seems a bit excessive on the Miata.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:15

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I think it looks really good.

OPPOsaurus WRX > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:15

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i’m with you. not a fan.

jkm7680 > LOREM IPSUM 03/23/2016 at 10:15

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I’ve sat in every generation of Miata. I still don’t fit height wise and they still feel like hairdressers cars to me.

yamahog > LOREM IPSUM 03/23/2016 at 10:17

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Driven a manual NA, hated it. I also don’t like convertibles in general.

jimz > LOREM IPSUM 03/23/2016 at 10:17

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you don’t have to like every single vehicle on the market in order to be an enthusiast, you know.

LOREM IPSUM > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:19

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I don’t fit either. Still a blast to drive.

Fwiw, in the y2k I tried sitting in an s2k and literally couldn’t fit into the thing. At all.

My bird IS the word > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:22

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If a car can't fit a 6 ft male, and it's not 30 yrs old, it is indeed for girls. Why isn't everyone obsessed with 80s Nissan 300zxs? Cheap reliable 2 seater. Also late 80s trans ams, but herp derp American cars r bad.

flyingmetalbird > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:22

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I've got an NA and I can tell you it's an amazing experience. It makes a great sound and you really feel connected. I don't get the whole hairdressers car thing... It just feels like a properly set up sports car to me.

PatBateman > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:22

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I’m actually with you on this for the most part. I hate the hell out of the Miata. I think the new roof is neat, though. I’ve had inside knowledge of this product for a few months, but promised not to drop the information on here (a condition of receiving the tip).

But yes, the Miata sucks. If they dropped in another 100 hp, I’d be forced to reconsider my position.

Your boy, BJR > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:24

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I straight up hate them.

djmt1 > LOREM IPSUM 03/23/2016 at 10:25

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Why is this always the default retort to people not liking the MX5. For the record I’ve driven both the MK 1 & 2 on track and hated both. So sloppy.

interstate366, now In The Industry > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:27

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I only really like the NA, especially in Mariner Blue. The ND is OK but I wouldn’t want the retractable roof one. The NB and the NC I could take or leave.

Jayhawk Jake > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:33

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“Hi, my name is jkm and I’m seeking attention by announcing I don’t like a popular car”

jkm7680 > Jayhawk Jake 03/23/2016 at 10:34

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I can’t tell what you’re trying to prove.

cazzyodo > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:46

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I don’t care, either.

However, this is predicated by my not being able to fit in one without cutting my ankles off.

Jarrett - [BRZ Boi] > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:48

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Even if you don’t like it - it’s still a significant piece of “affordable fun” that many automakers are backing away from.

DeLM > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:51

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I’ve sat in almost every ferrari since ‘99, doesnt mean i know how it feels to drive, drive one hard, especially with some light suspension mods and you’ll like it.

DeLM > PatBateman 03/23/2016 at 10:53

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if all you can say is you hate it, but if it had anther 100 hp you’d like it. you have never driven one, like driven hard. but thats ok, i like when people hate cars for silly reasons. if you ever go to the “Dragon” let me know you can drive what ever you’d like and my little Miata will leave you behind, like it does ever other car up there.lol

jkm7680 > DeLM 03/23/2016 at 10:55

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I just hate the looks and overall feel of them.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 10:58

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NA OR BUST!

DeLM > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 11:03

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fair enough, completely stock they aren’t much to look at. mine looks pretty good though, see if i can find a pic for ya.

jkm7680 > DeLM 03/23/2016 at 11:03

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That red on black actually looks pretty damn good.

DeLM > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 11:07

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thanks. hard to find that one, only made 1500 of them.

Montalvo > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 11:40

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Are you happy now? Miata just wanted to have fun and bring smiles to everyone and you just had to make it feel sad. You can continue to be an absolute blasty blast at parties, Miata life will just carry on without you.

Jayhawk Jake > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 12:16

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Nothing, but what are you trying to prove with your post? I’m sure we all care so much that you don’t care about a car.

Don’t cut yourself on your edge.

PatBateman > DeLM 03/23/2016 at 12:25

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I’ve driven several and find them to be underpowered. If you like yours, great, but an opinion that differs from yours doesn’t make it “silly”.

I don’t like “peppy” cars, I like fast cars.

mr2gud2u > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 12:45

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I don’t care about them either. They are awesome at the track, and I respect it for what it can do. I understand the appeal. It’s just not my thing, and that doesnt make me less of a car guy.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 13:44

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I feel the same about the Nissan GT-R.

Here in California I tend to see the rich high school and college kids driving them, because they’re the fastest thing this side of a Bugatti Veyron.

The other significant demographic is track guys.

It’s huge, awkwardly styled and very, very fast. The car just doesn’t appeal to me like the R34 did. If 0-60 times were the only thing that mattered, I’d have put a GT-R in my garage years ago.

jkm7680 > Jayhawk Jake 03/23/2016 at 14:11

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Well, it got starred 17 times so obviously a few people do.

Lighten up a little bit.

wiffleballtony > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 14:12

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I agree

DeLM > PatBateman 03/23/2016 at 15:25

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Fast is relative to what and where you are driving. tight mountain roads... power means nothing, precision and corner speed mean everything. so I get it, when i lived up by Chicago my Miata was slow and boring, my M3 much better, but now that I am down south in the mountains, the Miata over the M everyday. but to each their own. Ever try a boosted Miata? maybe that will change you perception, it’s all about the power to weight ratio in the end. AND thanks for the compliment on my Miata.

PatBateman > DeLM 03/23/2016 at 15:55

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I live in a very flat part of Texas. Straight lines are what we encounter most on the roads, and turns in the road are usually accompanied with stop lights and intersections. For me, cornering is what happens when I turn onto another road.

Nauraushaun > jkm7680 03/23/2016 at 17:16

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I have an MR2. It’s like an MX-5 with glass t-tops. It’s like an MX-5 that handles better. It’s like an MX-5 that’s more fun. It’s like an MX-5 that looks better. It’s like an MX-5 that you can get with a turbo.

Excuse me if I look down on MX-5s a bit.

Brian Silvestro > Jayhawk Jake 03/23/2016 at 17:34

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^^^ this ^^^

pip bip - choose Corrour > jkm7680 03/24/2016 at 09:54

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lol!