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Originally Posted by jonboy99
Hi guys, still debating about which to go for between these two. Like most of you I want the feel and fun from a light rwd car, and cost less of an issue, same with power (sti at the moment).
Loved reading the thread about what cars people had come to from the frs, especially the higher HP cars, but can't find much about miata owner's comparisons. Some stuff on YouTube but nothing to really make my mind up.
Have done a search but can't find anything on here. Using tapatalk tho so might have missed relevant threads.
Not interested in fanboy stuff and even less interested in how I'll do in a traffic light grand prix with any other cars.
Thanks all
Jon
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I had an NC MX-5 circa 2006-09 before I got an FR-S last year. There are differences.
Suspension character? An NC with a stock suspension leans and takes a "set" before carving the curve. There's no "set" with an FR-S.
Engine character? They're both a bit raw, but I liked the smoother powerband of the NC.
Touring character? I began to dislike a 3 hour, 150 mile drive in my NC (convertible); road noise and seating wore me down. The FR-S fixed both.
Commuting character? Small is beautiful in traffic, but it's awfully nice to have a fold-down rear seat at Home Depot... can't I have both in the garage?
Open air character? NC, hands down... even, I'll wager, versus the rumored FR-S convertible. Not to mention that absolutely watertight, one-hands-operable NC top.
Modification potential? Sky's the limit for both... they're both wonderfully adaptable platforms. The FR-S lacks only time on the market to enlarge the performance parts bin.
I've had both... I prefer my FR-S. But it's a preference, not a clear choice. Drive both, measure your smile, and write your check accordingly. Really... you can't lose.