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Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24
You're right about Mazda keeping themselves light and in the market with the Miata, but I was comparing apples to apples
6speed vs 6speed versions of the car (Both new and 2013 models)
that which is this much
Plus for 300lbs more, you get a hard roof, trunk, more interior space, more power and torque.
What I want to conclude at is: Mazda has kept this 'great' formula for years. But what they NEED to do is innovate and make it better, now that Toyobaru is hurting them and Nissan wants a piece of the cake, like that fat kid in elementary |
as far as sreet prices go even the six speed is cheaper. especially if you settle for a brand new 2012. for the miata, the 5 speed might even be better than the 6 so i wouldnt really consider that an upgrade. i think we also have to consider the penalty of a convertible is at least 100 lbs and almost 2 grand so i think if we want the closest apples to apples comparison it should be against the vert frs.
imo, innovation is almost the enemy of cars like this. the frs and cars like it are simple, quintessential sports cars. how do you make a miata better? its philosophy since day one has been one of lightness that whole car and driver as one. innovation has taken us away from that. sure things like the gtr and 918 are awesome but at what cost? i dont think we need to change a formula that has worked for just about the entire history of automobiles.