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Sport-Tech · 02-18-2013, 07:07 PM

I'll gladly trade that last 5% of thrill for much better utility and a coupe body. Drove both the PRHT and the ragtop MX-5 on the highway tops-up and the PRHT was almost as obnoxious at speed as the 'vert in terms of wind/road noise.

DarkSunrise · 02-18-2013, 07:30 PM

Hard to beat top-down motoring in terms of the driving experience. That said, no one who wants a hard-top 2+2 coupe will be buying a Miata (or vice-versa).

Both great cars, but don't really see them as competitors. When the FR-S roadster comes out, that'll be an interesting comparison.

SUB-FT86 · 02-18-2013, 07:33 PM

I think the FR-S roadster will gain more weight though. They should've dumped the back seat to offset the new weight instead of making it a cabriolet. It still wouldn't make a fair comparison to the MX5 I believe. And by the time that drops the ND MX5 will be out!

rice_classic · 02-18-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by husker741

Considering the FR-S is sex on wheels

Gixxersixxerman · 02-18-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by husker741

Did they not think at all of the looks of the car? Considering the FR-S is sex on wheels and the MX-5 looks like something out of the movie Cars.

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Originally Posted by rice_classic

i agree with rice.. i love.. i mean love, the looks of the twins, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, i know people that love the "classic" look of the MX5, and i know people that hate it, same with the twins.. i think its one of the better looking cars out that are not an exotic.. in my eyes the best sedan out as far as looks is the new fusion, and i think Chevy answered with the SS, but i hear a lot complain about it.. so again, its all on the person, so i'm glad they don't use that as a point on judging, especially if they both like the looks of the MX5 better lol

fatoni · 02-18-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gixxersixxerman

i agree with oprah.. i love.. i mean love, the looks of the twins, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, i know people that love the "classic" look of the MX5, and i know people that hate it, same with the twins.. i think its one of the better looking cars out that are not an exotic.. in my eyes the best sedan out as far as looks is the new fusion, and i think Chevy answered with the SS, but i hear a lot complain about it.. so again, its all on the person, so i'm glad they don't use that as a point on judging, especially if they both like the looks of the MX5 better lol

fixed that for you

Captain Insano · 02-18-2013, 10:45 PM

It is interesting to me as I totally agree with article. Both cars are close comparo... one is more practical and one has a very slight fun factor edge. I might buy a cheap/older miata at some point.

Brzetto · 02-18-2013, 11:23 PM

Sorry but this does not look like it's from the movie Cars, it looks like a bad ass roadster to me but everyone has their opinion.

iLuveKetchup · 02-18-2013, 11:41 PM

^ I agree completely. The new MX-5, especially the Club Edition, has classic lines. The fender bulges makes it look aggressive.

On another note, my only gripe with the twins is the looks. It has very modern lines that will get dated quickly.

carbonBLUE · 02-19-2013, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Starscream15

Holy crap. The FRS looks so unhappy compared to the MX5 in that pic.

when i see the frs, the emotion i get from its face "your gonna beat me, and we are both going to like it"

Brzetto · 02-19-2013, 01:05 AM

The BRZ has the evil grin, it's got that "Ok who wants their ass kicked?" look.

chulooz · 02-19-2013, 01:38 AM

At a glance I see a feminine roadster vs a low slung sports coupe, the twins have a great look. Toyota nailed that.

SUB-FT86 · 02-19-2013, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

^ I agree completely. The new MX-5, especially the Club Edition, has classic lines. The fender bulges makes it look aggressive.

On another note, my only gripe with the twins is the looks. It has very modern lines that will get dated quickly.

I doubt it'll get dated quickly. It has the silhouette of a mini Aston Martin/Super GT coupe while the MX5's profile resembles something that is dated already. It looks like a canoe with bulges and a stupid smiley face. Honda got the roadster shape better because the S2000 looks more modern and aggressive in comparison to the MX5.

Roadliner · 02-19-2013, 08:22 AM

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The BRZ has the evil grin, it's got that "Ok who wants their ass kicked?" look.

Really?

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Sport-Tech Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Drives: TBD Location: Toronto Posts: 2,583 Thanks: 665 Thanked 685 Times in 386 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll gladly trade that last 5% of thrill for much better utility and a coupe body. Drove both the PRHT and the ragtop MX-5 on the highway tops-up and the PRHT was almost as obnoxious at speed as the 'vert in terms of wind/road noise.

02-18-2013, 07:33 PM	#17
SUB-FT86 86 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 2.0T (Asphalt) Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 126 Thanked 527 Times in 296 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I think the FR-S roadster will gain more weight though. They should've dumped the back seat to offset the new weight instead of making it a cabriolet. It still wouldn't make a fair comparison to the MX5 I believe. And by the time that drops the ND MX5 will be out!

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Captain Insano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler RubiconX Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 110 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It is interesting to me as I totally agree with article. Both cars are close comparo... one is more practical and one has a very slight fun factor edge. I might buy a cheap/older miata at some point.

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Brzetto Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 4 wheels Location: Earth Posts: 1,024 Thanks: 117 Thanked 332 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sorry but this does not look like it's from the movie Cars, it looks like a bad ass roadster to me but everyone has their opinion.

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iLuveKetchup My VTEC fluid is full Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: EFF JAY Location: NYC Posts: 935 Thanks: 149 Thanked 268 Times in 183 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ I agree completely. The new MX-5, especially the Club Edition, has classic lines. The fender bulges makes it look aggressive. On another note, my only gripe with the twins is the looks. It has very modern lines that will get dated quickly.

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Brzetto Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 4 wheels Location: Earth Posts: 1,024 Thanks: 117 Thanked 332 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The BRZ has the evil grin, it's got that "Ok who wants their ass kicked?" look.

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