Sold the Porsche; Bought a Miata.

"McChiken116 - Patrick H." (mcchiken116) 04/20/2016 at 18:05 • Filed to: Personal, Miata

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In the spirit of change, I have swapped my 944 for something a tad newer. Something I haven’t actually experienced before. When I had my S2000 I laughed at the MX-5. In my mind Honda had beat Mazda at the game they had helped revive. Now, after driving this NB Miata for a day I’m not so sure they did.

With it’s 1.8L engine it’s certainly not fast. But it’s less work to maintain than the honda. It takes 5W30, 89 octane, and less rarefied tires. The turn is world class, and the smoothness of power delivery is incredible. The interior isn’t as barren as the Honda. If feels smaller and more nimble.

I’ll have to look back on some of my notes about the S2000, but so far I feel more at home. I might have betrayed my S2K brothers, but maybe I have seen the light of the Miata.

(Also, I have fully completed the Auto Journalist stereotype)

Jarrett - [BRZ Boi] > McChiken116 - Patrick H. 04/20/2016 at 19:19

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1111111111111111111111 > McChiken116 - Patrick H. 04/20/2016 at 20:15

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Welcome :). I love my NB. I don’t love it enough to stop thinking about an FM turbo though.

And I just noticed: you got the LSD too. Good.

Stef Schrader > McChiken116 - Patrick H. 04/20/2016 at 22:51

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Ooh, it’s the 1.8L.

You know my feelings on Miatas, but they’re the hyper-contagious genital warts of the track world for a reason. Also, you’re a convertible dude. Go forth, and conquer.

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > Stef Schrader 04/21/2016 at 00:56

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Thanks Friend.

gawdzillla > McChiken116 - Patrick H. 04/21/2016 at 10:39

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excellent choice

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