Confession.

"not for canada - australian in disguise" (for-canada) 04/22/2016 at 21:54 • Filed to: None

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I don’t think the MX-5 Miata is really that great.

Sure, it’s a small, light, FR sports car, but that’s really all it’s got going for it. They’re not even that cheap, maybe compared to other roadsters of the size, like the S2K, but really for the price I’d rather have something like a Celica or a Prelude. Even if they’re FWD.

Really, I’m not a big fan of piston Mazdas in general, with three exceptions.

And, I will admit that the current 6 looks really good, but I still think the Optima and even the new Accord and Camry look better.

Come at me.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 21:57

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Hnnnggggg. Dat MX6

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 21:57

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Go drive the new one

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 21:59

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if you like the MX-3's so much you can come take the POS that’s been sitting in my yard for a year. Free if you arrange transport

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 22:00

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I drove a ‘93 Prelude. Then I drove my ‘91 Miata. No contest.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 04/22/2016 at 22:00

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The MX-6 is a legitimately fantastic piece of design, reminds me a lot of the S14, in the best way possible.

FromCanadaWithLove > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 22:00

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Is this a safe place for confessions? I don’t like Skoda’s styling. I think it’s kind of beige and dull. :/

MultiplaOrgasms > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 22:01

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I’ll take it you’re one of the more Fiat Barchetta people.

Berang > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 22:02

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but this

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 22:02

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tbh I can count on my fingers how many 90's cars I like

They just don’t do it for me

not for canada - australian in disguise > FromCanadaWithLove 04/22/2016 at 22:03

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I kinda agree but also don’t. It’s kinda supposed to be subdued and a bit dull. To me they just look like slightly better than VWs, but still not the greatest.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Berang 04/22/2016 at 22:04

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Notice how I said Mazda, and not Autozam.

Still would rather have a Beat tho. Those seats make me swoon.

not for canada - australian in disguise > MultiplaOrgasms 04/22/2016 at 22:04

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I do quite like the Barchetta. And you can import them here, and I think they’re pretty cheap too.

If only I had money.

Berang > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 22:04

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the beat is way less cool than an autozam.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Berang 04/22/2016 at 22:06

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You take that back.

Gullwing doors will never top hurricane cloth.

MultiplaOrgasms > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 22:08

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It’s slow by Kei car standards.

not for canada - australian in disguise > MultiplaOrgasms 04/22/2016 at 22:09

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Still want it.

Xazzaphonic (previously known as Vicarious-Chair) > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 22:11

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You’re allowed to like a dislike what you choose. No one is forcing you.
But, you can see yourself out the door now...

lol. I’m a Mazda humper, but not everyone is, and thats ok. That being said, from a design stand point only, the Optima, Accord and Camry come no where near the 6. All three of those cars have design problems.

Have you driven an MX5? Or are you only speculating? An MX5 equipped with a torsen LSD is the enthusiast’s option, not so much the standard base models.

Roadster Man > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 22:14

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I spent $3500 on my 1.8 NA Miata. That’s not cheap?

not for canada - australian in disguise > Xazzaphonic (previously known as Vicarious-Chair) 04/22/2016 at 22:14

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Never driven one, but for my situation it just doesn’t really appeal. Not even necessarily from the driving standpoint, but with stuff like practicality. I don’t want to necessarily live with a softtop in Northern Canadian winters, and it only has 2 seats. And the trunk isn’t great either.

The 6 is a good looking car though, liking the other cars better is just a personal thing with me.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Roadster Man 04/22/2016 at 22:15

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‘Tis cheap, problem is, in my city at least, most Miatas are nearing dangerously close to the $5k mark last time I checked. At that point there’s a lot better options for fun sports cars, and more practical ones at that.

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 22:18

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I like them but they’ve become unobtanium in NJ. I can get “more” car for the value to speak. Plus I prefer steel hardtops and need 4 seats.

Spaceball-Two > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 22:20

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I'm with you. I've driven a couple and I just couldn't get into it. It has zero use to me in my current life situation.

Roadster Man > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 22:31

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I’d only spend 5K on a Miata if it was turbo’ed. That’s nuts. But it’s hard to find a RWD car with a factory LSD for $3500, even if it is a bit of a rust bucket.

I thought about going E30, but parts cost more and it was tough to find one for sale at $3500 that wasn’t a complete disaster. There really weren’t any other RWD cars that I could find at that price point, unless it was an old Dodge Duster or something, and old American cars always have baggage.

Granted, this was 4 years ago. Miata hype has blown up these past 4 years and they have become far more popular than I would have imagined.

XJDano > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 22:36

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I will reserve my opinion until I drive or own one. But I’m a sucker for beaters as daily drivers. I won’t have anything nice.

We own 5/6 FF so I'm with you on the FWD, but again I've never had a proper FR car.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 22:46

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“... or a Celica, even if [it’s] FWD”

RWD or bust!

not for canada - australian in disguise > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 04/22/2016 at 22:54

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BAH.

interstate366, now In The Industry > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 22:59

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I’m not a big Miata fan either, but there’s something about a Mariner Blue NA like the one you posted that I just really like. Otherwise I mostly agree with you. Except about the 6. Back to back test drive with the same year 6 and Accord ruined the Accord for me forever, and that’s even before Honda ruined it with the mid-model refresh.

My bird IS the word > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 23:07

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Maybe if they could seat a 6' 1'’ male I would reconsider my disdain.

As it is, I cannot.

Invinciblejets > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 23:08

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Wait you've never even drivin one?.....

Invinciblejets > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 23:09

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You don’t have to like anything.

All cars have a place.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/22/2016 at 23:24

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Nice paseo

Schaefft > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/23/2016 at 11:22

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Yes, gotta love the 929, such a good looking sedan!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 04/23/2016 at 23:00

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But All Trac Bro

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/23/2016 at 23:03

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me too. a yellow one with four spoke wheels and those seats.