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Originally Posted by abraxis
I have a 2100lb MR2 so I get to sit back and laugh at all this Miata vs. 86 nonsense. Kudos to Mazda for making a better Miata. In the end though, it's still just a Miata. You either like that or you don't. Lots of body roll, not THAT lightweight, cramped interior that rubs against the side of your leg, engine in the wrong place, and ironically a now 53/47 weight distribution just like the 86.
Funny nobody seems to be crying about that yet like they did with the FRS. 50/50 has always been a mythical marketing 'ideal' perpetuated by front engined manufacturers anyway. It's like how they call a Corvette 'mid-engine'. Lol.
If you like the Miata platform, cool. Fun car. Enjoy. Let's not pretend it changes anything.
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In my opinion, ~5.8-6.0 sec 0-60, ~2300 pounds, 27 MPG city EPA, RWD, and full warrantee and MY2016 safety features for $25k is significant.
I'm a fan of the MRS and appreciate its lower weight and rearward bias. However, I prefer the Miata’s smaller wheelbase, short throw, more openness, and extra practicality.