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Old 12-28-2011, 12:33 PM   #329
fitftw
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Here we go. I feel like Randy Marsh at Stan's baseball games. My Miata is 700lbs lighter than the FR-S and easily swallows an LS3 480hp V8 under the hood when I have the cash for it. Also, Miata has double wishbone up front, FR-S uses MacPherson struts.

Don't talk shit about Miatas, because it makes haters look stupid. Put 2 350lb people in your car when you get a chance and drive around for a bit. Then let them out and drive around. Bet you'll notice 700lbs.

I like the FR-S, I'm happy Toyota hasn't completely lost its soul, but I'd rather spend $25k on a V8 swap with all-new parts everywhere. I'll get an 86 in about 5 years, and I'll be happier than a pig in shit that the manuals will be a good $2,000+ cheaper than the autos.
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