Haha, thanks. My jacket is made by Superdry. I should be asking them for sponsorship!

Thanks for your comment, yuicebox! I am amazed that a 6'6 person managed to own the car for any time at all. I wonder if people could get aftermarket seat rails to lower the seat.

I am conflicted by the body roll thing. I know that traditionally, we don't like body roll but in the Miata somehow it works. Granted, having that much roll feels a bit disconcerting at first, but I found that I got used to it and just drove around it. It rolls, but it doesn't do it in a heavy way. It's so light on its feet. Would love to try out a firmed up NC and see whether it maintains its magic.

And yes, the 86 is such a total racecar after the Miata.

I agree!

Great review! I had a bright yellow 92 Miata that I loved (special edition with limited slip and hard top). I could care less what other people thought - I did get lots of thumbs ups from kids on school buses through, lol

I also test drove a 2012 MX-5 and really liked it. More body roll and softer than the FR-S (and the 92 Miata as well), but still very fun. At slower speeds, I found it a bit more fun than the FR-S. I've never driven an MX-5 on the track, but I've tracked the FR-S and I think it would be more fun on the track.

I like the Miatas a whole lot.

I cross-shopped a used 2005 MazdaSpeed Miata (turbo) and a new Miata vs my BRZ (also cross-shopped an FR-S).

In the end, the new Miata that I would have bought woulda been the Power Hard top Club Edition. They are super fun to drive etc etc...

But the low center of gravity of the BRZ sold me over the Miata.

The interior of the BRZ limited sold me over the FR-S (plus I got a nice deal on a 2013...no interest, and just over invoice).

But yeah.. @miatas are a "girly car"...

I am a man...I am comfortable in my manliness...if you cannot respect a Miata...then you have never been properly spanked at AutoX by a Miata.

Us old retired folk finally realize that you don't need gobs of HP and high dollar machines to impress or be impressed. That less is more when it comes to sports cars and many other things in life. That driving a slow car fast is more enjoyable than driving a fast car slow.. It's not about having all that power and handling.. But being able to get the most enjoyment out of what you have as often as possible.
My FRS is nowhere near as quick or as capable as my last vette or M3 was.. But it's as much fun at half the speed, which makes it more enjoyable every time I use it.
The low cost of ownership and maintenance makes it a more care free experience that adds to the overall enjoyment factor..
I enjoyed all my cars over the years.. Many were more capable than I was and were never used to their full potential. The FRS allows me to use much of what's available most of the time on a daily basis.. Very satisfying in so many ways..

Ok, BYE.
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The last time I checked....Miata is even lower HP than FT86.

Miata still able to barely win ? "Holy...SHT!" That is all I can say

Good try !!

I could give a lot of impressions of both....

Compared to the FR-S, the MX-5 duratec actually wants to rev. Even with lower HP it still feels quicker because you can actually use the powerband. The MZR in the mx-5 makes the FRS feel like it has a truck engine. You also have to keep in mind the MX-5 is less weight, to the tune of 200ish lbs.

Yeah, I know what Miata are. Do you smell the sarcasm though ?