Auto Express MX-5 vs. GT86 Track Battle

[RandomDeception]

Originally Posted by Entroper

Check my thumbnail, and increase the sample size again...

If you think the Miata is too different from the 86 twins to be cross-shopped, then what would you cross-shop it with? There is no other car like it, the twins really are the closest thing. The MR2 is gone, the Skystice twins are gone, every other 2-seater except the 370Z is way more expensive, and I think the Z is less Miata-like than the 86.

Let's throw V6 Mustang convertibles for the ordinary and more casual buyers as well as used Boxsters for enthusiasts in there.

[thill]

Originally Posted by RandomDeception

Let's throw V6 Mustang convertibles for the ordinary and more casual buyers as well as used Boxsters for enthusiasts in there.

I would not discount the used Boxsters as being cross shopped by enthusiasts. I know you were trying to joke, but it is true. You will also see some people cross shopping used Lotus Elises since those can readily be found for under $30K.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by thill

used Lotus Elises since those can readily be found for under $30K.

Please link

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Please link

I've seen a few Elises recently under $30k. I've even seen one listed for $23k, but with 80k miles and in somewhat rough cosmetic shape.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

I've seen a few Elises recently under $30k. I've even seen one listed for $23k, but with 80k miles and in somewhat rough cosmetic shape.

I looked at my local craigslist, 7x Elises and the only one under $30k was at $25k with salvage title and the claim that the front body work (clamshell) cracked with no other damage. Might be legit, idk.

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

I looked at my local craigslist, 7x Elises and the only one under $30k was at $25k with salvage title and the claim that the front body work (clamshell) cracked with no other damage. Might be legit, idk.

Could be regional pricing differences. Here are two nearby me for example:

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...214717688.html
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...222633609.html

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

Could be regional pricing differences. Here are two nearby me for example:

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...214717688.html
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...222633609.html

Yup, similar cars are $4k-$5k more expensive out here, well worth the savings to fly out and pick one up and drive it home.

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Yup, similar cars are $4k-$5k more expensive out here, well worth the savings to fly out and pick one up and drive it home.

It'd be worth the money, but ouch cross-country roadtrip in an Elise... I'd look forward to that like a trip to the dentist...

[Saab2Frs]

Originally Posted by Speed2th

MX-5 crash test
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-new...-ar171428.html

That'll buff out.

[RandomDeception]

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

It'd be worth the money, but ouch cross-country roadtrip in an Elise... I'd look forward to that like a trip to the dentist...

It would be a really hot dentist though.

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by RandomDeception

It would be a really hot dentist though.

Pleasure and pain all in one curvy package.

[86 South Africa]

Originally Posted by SUB-FT86

I never understood the arguments for these 2 cars. It's all about which flavor you want. Coupe or Roadster

Agreed, and the new Mazda is a nice little toy too... but I'm still all for the 86.
0.5s is nothing to us average Joe's - we aren't racing, so who cares.

[cf6mech]

How many fit into a MX5 comfortable?......at 6'5" I cant physically drive a Miata....obvious choice is the GT86 for me.

[totopo]

Originally Posted by cf6mech

How many fit into a MX5 comfortable?......at 6'5" I cant physically drive a Miata....obvious choice is the GT86 for me.

Doesn't the miata have 1" more legroom and half an inch more headroom than the brz?