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02-01-2016, 05:04 PM | #1 |
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2004 Mazdaspeed Miata or keep my 10 Series?
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I'm an old NB Miata owner who has moved on to other cars and right now I'm in a limited edition Scion FRS. I love the FRS, but I have the opportunity to get into a 2004 MSM in pretty good condition. It's been resprayed to take care of some rust, but otherwise seems to be in excellent condition. Can anyone here provide any insight to my situation? Thanks! |
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02-01-2016, 06:12 PM | #2 | |
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2014 FR-S vs 2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 BHP: 200 @ 7000 RPM vs 178 @ 6000 RPM Torque: 151 @ 6400 RPM vs 168 @ 4500 RPM Curb Weight: 2750 lbs vs 2529 lbs Redline 7200 vs 6500 MPG: 22/30 vs 23/28 0-60: 6.2 vs 6.7 1/4 mi: 14.8 @ 94.3 MPH vs 15.3 @ 89MPH Link for reference http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...iata-road-test |
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02-01-2016, 06:15 PM | #3 |
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Why would you buy basically an older car with more miles that does almost the same thing?
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02-01-2016, 06:58 PM | #4 |
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Lol my torque wrench produces more torque then both these cars... combined!
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you need to mention prices because thats a big deal. i think as far as fun, the cars are almost the same. the miata is more fun because if you wreck it, it doesnt hurt your soul as bad
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02-02-2016, 07:10 AM | #8 |
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Makes no sense losing a new car to get an old car but I've seen a lot of stuff that makes no sense. I guess do what makes ya happy
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02-02-2016, 08:35 AM | #9 |
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From an autocross perspective, the gearing is uselessly short on the Mazdaspeed. It has the 4.10 rear gear, 6,500 RPM redline, and close-ratio six-speed. You can adjust things with your checkbook wrench, but they are very shift happy out of the box. That might be an annoyance to you on the street, or it might not. Drive one before you consider it.
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02-02-2016, 09:18 AM | #10 |
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I would keep the FRS. But......
You sell the FRS (assuming its paid off), purchase MS miata, purchase Exocet kit (with money left over from the FRS sale) then remove everything from the Miata and insert into the Exocet. Win.
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Miata!! Way more cheap and reliable.
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02-02-2016, 11:42 AM | #12 |
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If it was resprayed to take care of rust, there is probably rust under the paint somewhere.
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New ND will be faster 0-60 due to torque and gearing. It's also lighter and has a lot of modern features. And like murdoc said, if rust is a concern, get the newer a Mazda. Later Mazda frame has better anti-corrosion paint. If you're on a certain budget, keep the car, otherwise get a '16 ND Club.
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