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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k
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Originally Posted by Turbowned
the FR-S is heavier but has a good 30hp and 11lb/ft on the MX-5. For those who pick the power retracting hardtop option, their curb weight is going to be a lot closer to the FR-S so the weight advantage becomes lessened.
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The Miata's retracting hardtop is only about 10-15 lbs heavier than the folding soft top, so that argument is invalid. Also 11 lb/ft is nothing compared to a 250-300lb weight difference. |
The NC's PRHT initially added 70-80 pounds, but in more recent years the difference has increased to 110 pounds. Your general point is correct in that its weight is still closer to the soft-top MX5 than the FRS.
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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k
Regardless, it is beyond me why anyone looking for a fun to drive roadster would pick a new Miata over a lightly used Honda S2000. S2000 is more fun in every way (or am I just biased?  ) |
I chose a used NB over a used S2k several years ago after driving several of each:
- the NB was about as much fun on the backroads
- on the same sections of road, 50 MPH in the NB was as exhilarating as 70 MPH in the S2k (an NC would be in-between)
- NB = cheaper/simpler tires (same on all four corners)
- NB = already has airbag kill switch
- NB = less to worry about (can just enjoy beating on it)
That written, I'm a big fan of both.