My cars really do complement each other so well.

"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
06/19/2018 at 22:10 • Filed to: None

The weakness of one is the strength of the other.

The Miata is fairly miserable to drive any distance in, with its lack of functional air conditioning, lack o trunk space, stiff springs, and gearing that results in 4200 rpm @ 80mph. Meanwhile, the TA has solid AC, truck like storage capacity, reasonable suspension, and turns something like 1500 rpm @ 80mph.

The TA excels at stop and go and 55+, while the Miata loves 20-60.

The weight, springs, and solid axle limit the TA’s autoX prowess, whereas the Miata is basically perfect for it. Light and nimble vs. big and torquey.

I find both of them rather handsome, and I couldn’t be happier to have both around to drive... like once a week (I put the Miata in its garage this morning, and went and got groceries in the TA just now, so I probably won’t drive either until this weekend)

DISCUSSION (14)

Chariotoflove > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
06/19/2018 at 22:40

It so cool to really enjoy your cars, isn’t it?

Jayhawk Jake > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
06/19/2018 at 23:06

“The weakness of one is the strength of the other”

So which one did you take the pop-up headlights out of?

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
06/19/2018 at 23:08

At least they can both park like BMWs

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > Jayhawk Jake
06/19/2018 at 23:12

RIP me. At least I’ve been told the Miata’s aren’t a pain to change, and the Firebird’s are both new.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
06/19/2018 at 23:13

There’s a reason I park at the edge of the parking lot...

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
06/19/2018 at 23:14

Haha I understand. I spent enough time in college getting door dings in the LS I respect it.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > Chariotoflove
06/19/2018 at 23:19

It’s really great.

I would love to have a comfy/practical 4 door cruiser though. I’m thinking either Cadillac CTS V-Sport, CT6 3.0TT, or maybe a (less comfy) GTS-4 R32?

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
06/19/2018 at 23:20

and you can see in the photo that there’s about a 30'-0" lane beyond my cars, so I’m not in the way. The Miata has moved over to the parking garage now though.

Chariotoflove > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
06/19/2018 at 23:24

Oh, that CT6 would be ideal. In the realm of reality though, a Crown Vic or even an Impala would get you most of the way there.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > Chariotoflove
06/19/2018 at 23:30

90's Impala SS is a possibility, but I think Panthers are hateful pieces of junk. CTS V-Sport prices are falling into the high $20k range and will probably be in the mid-low $20s by the time I have space for one.

Chariotoflove > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
06/19/2018 at 23:33

I have to say in the Panther’s defense, that my rental Crown Vic and Grand Marquis that I drove out of Grand Rapids gave my family a super comfy ride with enough trunk space to fit a Star Destroyer.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
06/19/2018 at 23:38

My cars are never both outside at the same time so I never get very good pictures together. But I feel the same way about my STI and Miata. The Miata is great to beat the ever loving crap out of and is a blast in the canyons, during autox, and track days. But it’s terrible for highway cruising or traffic, especially on hot days. The Subaru has actual storage space, real AC, and doesn’t require effort to go fast. But it still is fun on a twisty road so it’s never dull to drive that either.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
06/19/2018 at 23:42

Same, the TA has never let me down and is plenty capable of chasing lighter cars in the twisties without getting too crossed up.

BeaterGT > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
06/20/2018 at 00:46

As long as they both enjoy abuse!