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Originally Posted by Summerwolf
If you're on the fence or torque dip is the main sticking point.... this is not the car for you.
The mx5 has a feel to it, but performance wise the cars are very similar.
Best option.... rebuild the xrunner. It's already a great driver with plenty of utility.... and it's a cheaper and more desirable option than either vehicles.
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I love my truck, but dumping money in now after 14 years is not a good choice. Especially when my all highway miles are creeping in around 18 mpg. I've already switched off 91 because I'm getting such horrible mileage.
The torque dip obviously isn't something I'd want in a car, but if that's the worst thing about the car, it isn't the worst thing in the world to live with when compared to the lack of utility in the other. Like others have said, I can rent a truck if I really need it, but I forgot to mention reclining front seats so I can nap in the car is also a thing I will miss if I don't have it. I mean the torque dip is like a malformed nose on an otherwise perfect face. Not the end of the world, but it's a pretty glaring flaw.
The renting a truck thing does sway the decision towards MX-5 honestly. Still, there's a price to all of it. Until I get the numbers back from the dealers tomorrow, I won't know how much the scales have tipped. I'll inform everyone what that'll be when time comes, but either way, I think I'm going to be very happy. With just the slightest hint of regret.