2013 MX5 Thrashed in Super Slow Motion! Plus a comparison with the FT86! [VIDEO] - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Rosso_Corsa · 10-07-2013, 01:44 AM

Mazda Canada kindly loaned me a 2013 Mazda MX5 to review recently. Here is the result! And to take it all in context, I offer my comparison with my own beloved FT86!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ht8GCDmleU"]drivingvancouver.ca 2013 Mazda Miata MX5 in slow motion! Review versus the Scion FRS and Subaru BRZ! - YouTube[/ame]

If I could have only one car, it would still be an '86, no question. Stiffer, bigger, more spacious inside, more practical, better interior, newer, the list goes on. But considered purely as a driving experience, I think the MX-5 offers a REALLY compelling alternative to enjoy. They are so different that I would actually consider having BOTH. I love this car!

So... would you rock an MX5? Would the girlier image of the car put you off?

hanabie · 10-07-2013, 02:29 AM

sure why not? if it is free and cheap

fatoni · 10-07-2013, 02:45 AM

i love the miata granted i have a 90. i really applaud mazda for keeping what made the car special twenty years ago in the recent models. i think the biggest difference is (as you mentioned) the precision. the miata is more fun imo but it takes a little longer to settle into a corner. that can be a good or bad thing depending on perspective and either way its totally changeable with aftermarket suspension. the brz just seems to settle into the corner so much faster which is a little more confidence inspiring yet a little less dramatic

Kelbyat07 · 10-07-2013, 05:52 AM

I haven't driven in one yet but I just see too many old guys driving it. That is not an issue, rather a random fact. The car does not seem aggressive at all and does not scream "mod me". I agree with you that the 86 is more practical and spacious which is why I got to roll with the 86.

tennisfreak · 10-07-2013, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelbyat07

I haven't driven in one yet but I just see too many old guys driving it. That is not an issue, rather a random fact. The car does not seem aggressive at all and does not scream "mod me". I agree with you that the 86 is more practical and spacious which is why I got to roll with the 86.

This. I see quite a few of 55+ guys driving these around in my area.

Why is this?

Kelbyat07 · 10-07-2013, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tennisfreak

This. I see quite a few of 55+ guys driving these around in my area.

Why is this?

Maybe because some older people rather drive a cheap sports car that does not have a lot of horsepower.

fatoni · 10-07-2013, 03:32 PM

its because older people dont typically have the inhibitions of the younger crowd. the miata is just pure simple fun and i think older people have a better time not being sucked in by image. im all but certain that the miata is the most raced car in the world and thats not by mistake

Chrono · 10-07-2013, 03:36 PM

A lot of them are probably chasing after the British-style convertible sports cars that were popular when they were younger. A gas-guzzling V8 and an extra $20k on the sticker probably doesn't sit too well with someone looking towards retirement either.

Rampage · 10-07-2013, 03:50 PM

Motortrend also did a head to head with the FR-S vs MX-5. The Miata won. Barely.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDYaSwd4mmk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDYaSwd4mmk[/ame]

thill · 10-07-2013, 04:06 PM

I love the Miata. Problem for me is that it is a convertible (I live in Minnesota) and has no backseat. And if I was going to buy a third car for a weekend convertible summertime car, it would be a used S2K... Having a lot of time behind the wheel of both, I prefer the S2K.

jflogerzi · 10-08-2013, 12:55 AM

I was this close to pulling the trigger on a used MX-5 hardtop 2009 Galaxy gray color. But the price they were asking was to much. Not to mention no back seats, no truck space. But I can't deny driving with the top down was hella fun in that car.

DarkSunrise · 10-08-2013, 09:18 AM

Agree with your review in all respects. The Miata is a very fun car for sure.

Superhatch · 10-08-2013, 09:51 AM

I also appreciate the Miata for all that it is, but to have a DD I needed some space and that's where the BRZ really fits my life perfectly. I have a few friends that have older Miatas and when we see each other we usually swap cars for the day and we both come away loving the others car.

Hanni_0176 · 10-08-2013, 11:01 AM

I was never a fan of the styling on the older Miata's, but I'm loving the styling on the new ones.

10-07-2013, 01:44 AM	#1
Rosso_Corsa Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Audi R8 - Subaru BRZ Location: Vancouver Posts: 41 Thanks: 9 Thanked 366 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	2013 MX5 Thrashed in Super Slow Motion! Plus a comparison with the FT86! [VIDEO] Mazda Canada kindly loaned me a 2013 Mazda MX5 to review recently. Here is the result! And to take it all in context, I offer my comparison with my own beloved FT86! [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ht8GCDmleU"]drivingvancouver.ca 2013 Mazda Miata MX5 in slow motion! Review versus the Scion FRS and Subaru BRZ! - YouTube[/ame] If I could have only one car, it would still be an '86, no question. Stiffer, bigger, more spacious inside, more practical, better interior, newer, the list goes on. But considered purely as a driving experience, I think the MX-5 offers a REALLY compelling alternative to enjoy. They are so different that I would actually consider having BOTH. I love this car! So... would you rock an MX5? Would the girlier image of the car put you off? __________________ Sam BIMMERPOST Driving Vancouver

10-07-2013, 05:52 AM	#4
Kelbyat07 Poor College Kid Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: ~.~ Location: Chicago Posts: 2,801 Thanks: 246 Thanked 2,182 Times in 1,249 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I haven't driven in one yet but I just see too many old guys driving it. That is not an issue, rather a random fact. The car does not seem aggressive at all and does not scream "mod me". I agree with you that the 86 is more practical and spacious which is why I got to roll with the 86. __________________

10-07-2013, 03:50 PM	#9
Rampage Senior Member/Old Fanboi Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2000 2ZZ-GE MR2 Spyder HT Location: Back home in Ohio now Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 1,931 Thanked 2,014 Times in 915 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Motortrend also did a head to head with the FR-S vs MX-5. The Miata won. Barely. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDYaSwd4mmk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDYaSwd4mmk[/ame] __________________ So many modders have more cents than sense!

10-08-2013, 09:18 AM	#12
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,795 Thanks: 2,171 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Agree with your review in all respects. The Miata is a very fun car for sure. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

10-08-2013, 09:51 AM	#13
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I also appreciate the Miata for all that it is, but to have a DD I needed some space and that's where the BRZ really fits my life perfectly. I have a few friends that have older Miatas and when we see each other we usually swap cars for the day and we both come away loving the others car. __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

10-07-2013, 02:29 AM	#2
hanabie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: WRB LMTD '13 Location: Phillips Ranch Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 184 Thanked 242 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	sure why not? if it is free and cheap

10-07-2013, 02:45 AM	#3
fatoni Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: miata, mazdaspeed protege, ls430 Location: socal Posts: 4,416 Thanks: 599 Thanked 1,442 Times in 787 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i love the miata granted i have a 90. i really applaud mazda for keeping what made the car special twenty years ago in the recent models. i think the biggest difference is (as you mentioned) the precision. the miata is more fun imo but it takes a little longer to settle into a corner. that can be a good or bad thing depending on perspective and either way its totally changeable with aftermarket suspension. the brz just seems to settle into the corner so much faster which is a little more confidence inspiring yet a little less dramatic

10-07-2013, 03:32 PM	#7
fatoni Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: miata, mazdaspeed protege, ls430 Location: socal Posts: 4,416 Thanks: 599 Thanked 1,442 Times in 787 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	its because older people dont typically have the inhibitions of the younger crowd. the miata is just pure simple fun and i think older people have a better time not being sucked in by image. im all but certain that the miata is the most raced car in the world and thats not by mistake

10-07-2013, 03:36 PM	#8
Chrono Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: '13 WSP BRZ Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A lot of them are probably chasing after the British-style convertible sports cars that were popular when they were younger. A gas-guzzling V8 and an extra $20k on the sticker probably doesn't sit too well with someone looking towards retirement either.

10-07-2013, 04:06 PM	#10
thill Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2020 SS1LE (previous 13 BRZ owner) Location: North Pole Posts: 2,753 Thanks: 328 Thanked 1,463 Times in 802 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I love the Miata. Problem for me is that it is a convertible (I live in Minnesota) and has no backseat. And if I was going to buy a third car for a weekend convertible summertime car, it would be a used S2K... Having a lot of time behind the wheel of both, I prefer the S2K.

10-08-2013, 11:01 AM	#14
Hanni_0176 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S 10 Series MT Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 339 Thanks: 115 Thanked 231 Times in 106 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was never a fan of the styling on the older Miata's, but I'm loving the styling on the new ones.

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