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Coachrhino11 · 01-29-2018, 10:53 PM

Hello all, just joined forum hoping to learn a little about the twins here from actual owners instead of YouTube videos. I have a ‘17 Jeep Wrangler that I grinded to pay off early and have had my sites on second vehicle for a while, something opposite from my Jeep...handling corners, quick, fun to drive, better on gas, and good long term reliability.

I’ve had my sites set on ND Miata for a while, preferably RF but I’m 6’2, 180. I test drove one, tight but I fit somehow and really enjoyed driving it. Will be honest, learned stick on it, lol. Still need more practice but it’s a start. Then I saw new Fiat Spider Abarth in showroom with red/black seats and was blown away. Quad exhaust. Drove AT and loved the paddles, was really fun.

My last car in consideration is BRZ or 86 from looks and everything I’ve read. Looks like fun car. I’m married with one younger kid, but it’s me driving solo 95% of time and I’m keeping Jeep. Wife making me save to pay cash and not finance regardless of interest rates to “feel pain”. But I am putting good chunk back every month.

Pros and cons of owning BRZ/86 vs. other two other than small backseat? MT I’m assuming like folks on Miata forum? Is AT bad in this car? This car would be my 2nd daily and honestly will probably become 60-75% dd.

Thx in advance guys, really like forum. Sorry so long.

01-29-2018, 10:53 PM	#1
Coachrhino11 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Drives: Jeep Wrangler Location: Tejas Posts: 117 Thanks: 54 Thanked 36 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Newb with questions vs. RF & Abarth Hello all, just joined forum hoping to learn a little about the twins here from actual owners instead of YouTube videos. I have a ‘17 Jeep Wrangler that I grinded to pay off early and have had my sites on second vehicle for a while, something opposite from my Jeep...handling corners, quick, fun to drive, better on gas, and good long term reliability. I’ve had my sites set on ND Miata for a while, preferably RF but I’m 6’2, 180. I test drove one, tight but I fit somehow and really enjoyed driving it. Will be honest, learned stick on it, lol. Still need more practice but it’s a start. Then I saw new Fiat Spider Abarth in showroom with red/black seats and was blown away. Quad exhaust. Drove AT and loved the paddles, was really fun. My last car in consideration is BRZ or 86 from looks and everything I’ve read. Looks like fun car. I’m married with one younger kid, but it’s me driving solo 95% of time and I’m keeping Jeep. Wife making me save to pay cash and not finance regardless of interest rates to “feel pain”. But I am putting good chunk back every month. Pros and cons of owning BRZ/86 vs. other two other than small backseat? MT I’m assuming like folks on Miata forum? Is AT bad in this car? This car would be my 2nd daily and honestly will probably become 60-75% dd. Thx in advance guys, really like forum. Sorry so long.