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Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17
So useless rear seats that many people delete there so useless.
A bigger trunk but it’s not big enough to do anything special with compared to the Mx-5s, mx-5 is smaller but isn’t too small to not be usable. In my 86 I never even used the trunk once. Groceries always on passenger seat.
Interior storage is slightly more practical on the brz
But the mx-5 has a center rear locking glove box, and a storage cubby behind each seat, also enough space behind each seat to store a laptop bag / man bag.
Not a lot more the brz can do from a practical storage standpoint vs the mx-5 if you really break it down. On paper it is but in practice not as much.
Plus the mx-5 physically being smaller makes it easier to fit in tight parking spots, not worry as much about door dings having more space between vehicles, maneuvering around tight turns and roads. In that regard it’s more practical.
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You can't fit your groceries in the trunk? Do you only go once a month?
In the FR-S, I've fit a 21 gal air compressor, 27" tool chest, 8 ft fence posts and dozens of pickets, engine hoist & engine stand, insulation batts, and I'm sure many other things.
The trunk is plenty big for 4 people's worth of groceries (weekly).
Although I know other people tend to buy multiple large cases of bottled water or other drinks, which I don't do. That I can understand take up space.
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Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17
Don’t think OP has kids. I’d never want to put a kid in a car seat in the rear seats. Did it once, never again. Maybe a forward facing seat when they are about 2. Then I imagine by about 6-8 they’ll stop fitting. I hope if someone has kids they have a more practical car and this is a 2nd or 3rd car. And no grown adult should ever even attempt getting back there.
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Originally Posted by bfrank1972
Yep! Rear seats are quite usable. When my kids were younger the whole family (me, wife, 2 kids, cross legged) would fit. We are not small people either, I'm 6'2" wife is 5'10. Now kids won't really fit all that well but I can still take them without the wife if I move the passenger seat up. Subaru did an excellent job figuring out usable space in this tiny car (we used to affectionately call it "clown car"). Put the seats down and you have a ton of storage. Sorry, hands down more flexible and practical than any Miata.
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exactly.
While I don't normally transport people in the back seat, there's always flexibility to do so in a car with any type of back seats. It's comfortable enough for most every day car rides which are less than 30 minutes. I've also had someone back there on a 15hr car ride.
You can't even have the option to in a Miata
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Originally Posted by Goingnowherefast
Yeah not sure I agree with this. I see you have a 2013 which may explain some of this, but realistically the 2015+ cars are really reliable all things considered. If you keep it NA that is...
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Yep! My 2016 is 75K miles and strong
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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k
BRZ and add snow tires.
Light affordable RWD coupes are a rare breed and won't be around forever. Meanwhile, FWD economy cars will always exist.
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THIS.
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Originally Posted by MeepSecurity
Hello, I'm looking into getting one of these as a first car. I'd say the Miata is my overall favorite but my main concern with it is practicality and usability in the winter since I prefer the soft top. I'm located in New York so there will be snow and it will be cold in the winter, so I'm not sure if the soft top is enough. I don't plan on carrying too much stuff but I'm not sure if space is enough as well. The upcoming brz and si are also 2 contenders that may be more practical than the Miata. With the BRZ, my concern is reliability and availability. With the upcoming si, I don't know enough but I'm going to consider it a safe option for now. Depending on availability or reviews, I may also consider getting one from this year. I'm not really looking for speed in a straight line, more along the lines of a light and quick car coming out of turns that's fun. I guess my top priorities go Fun>Reliable>Practical. I also plan to do some light mods such as a tune, cold air intake, exhaust, etc. My budget is somewhere around 30k but it's flexible. If you guys could give any suggestions or advice it would be greatly appreciated
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I'm guessing you mean the next gen Si? I believe they temporarily stopped making Si right now since they stopped the coupe.
Since you mention reliability, the thing you have to consider is the Si is turbo now. I know K engines are some of the best but the most recent Si had an L15 Turbo I believe. I'm not too familiar with this since I have not been looking at Hondas lately. You should check out some of the Honda forums and see what Si owners are saying about it.
I like the Miata a lot actually, but I'm not sure I would consider it. If I was gonna get another 2 seater car and a convertible, I'd get a used S2000 over the Miata. Since a car like this to me would be more fun than practical, I'd want to get one with better potential from the factory engine.
If I was in the market right now, from your choices, I would say 1)Next gen 86/BRZ 2)Next gen Si 3) Miata.