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Originally Posted by tahdizzle
Missed my point. You are ABSOLUTELY correct that guys who want to track a stock car would not consider the open diff miata. When they can have the twin at the same price. Not require a roll-cage... etc etc.
For the weekend warrior on a budget, the twin is obviously the better choice than the miata.
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I'm not convinced of that, the performance increase for dollar paid is there (not great value, but there), the Miata is not a loosing proposition, the lightness, convertible, Mazda's reputation, a slightly more conventional powertrain (D4-S Boxer still unproven imo, Skyactiv has millions of cumulative miles already, problems will appear in the '11/12/13 models before the ND), strong aftermarket, the Miata has many things going for it even at it's higher price point. If the difference between $25k and $30k is untenable the buyer should rethink their budget, go used or save a bit more to get the exact car they want imo. As stated in the MotorTrend article, the reviews shouldn't sway you significantly, either a 2+2 coupe lights the fire, or the 2 seater convertible does. If all you want is the best lap time for $25k/$30k neither car is the answer.
I don't know about you but I've probably seen well over a hundred posts around here and various other sites about how people won't consider the 86 because it's fixed roof. The 86 can't even compete in that regard.
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Mustang and a Twin is not exactly the same demographic. Or else we'd all be driving one. Moot Point
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2+2 Sporty coupe in the same price bracket. We know they're different, the average buyer won't, it's a matter of perspective. The Mustang has been proven to outperform the 86 for the same dollar, I thought we were arguing about performance metrics vs. price paid and available trim levels? Worth noting, the GTI wins the performance comparison in the article, they just dumped it because it wasn't 'fun'. I bet that pisses a lot of people off.