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#11 of 4340 size matters ... by jwilson1 Feb 22, 2000 (4:56 pm)
Actually the question was, I think, regarding the precise number of inches available for leg room. That poster would have trouble with a number of full-size cars, too, because of leg length -- the Olds Aurora and Jag S-Type should come to mind, probably. "Perceived" size, and its value, is a whole other can o' worms, as you say. When I was a kid, for my father and uncles, the bigger the car, the more prestige and status was attached. In the 'eighties, lots of folk decided that, because larger mass held up better in a head-on crash, a bigger vehicle would be the same as "safer." Not necessarily true, of course. Now comes the SUV: allegations of "prestige," the perception of "safety;" and, new in the 'nineties, the image of offroad "freedom." So: last week following our latest snowstorm a SUV where I could have parked my Miata in the back seat decided he had plenty of traction to pass. (You can see where this is going, right?) He did just fine, but then couldn't stop the damn tank at the stop sign, slid through the intersection, got hit by two vehicles (their right of way), went off the road on the other side, and tipped over. Prestige, safety, and offroad freedom no where to be seen. No one seemed too sympathetic. He wasn't hurt, but everyone was all too glad to stand around while the cop arrived and wrote him up. Waiting on spring? Take care. Joe W.
#12 of 4340 He had off road freedom.... by vjdmx5 Feb 22, 2000 (6:58 pm)
He freely slid right off the road!
#13 of 4340 height, carwash &windscreen by johnrobb Feb 22, 2000 (9:43 pm)
1. I have a 94 M edition and love it. I also am 6'3" and weigh in at 250 but have not had too much trouble (other than friends telling me that I wear the car... but they say that about most cars I drive.) I removed the visors and covered the holes with an aftermarket piece of plastic and that really helped the view. Is not my everyday car but really is fun and worth the tight quarters for the driving fun.   2. I have not tried the Miata through a carwash... I learned my lesson with an Alfa Romeo Spider. We got soaked and there was nothing we could do until it was over. My wife now makes fun of me whenever we drive by that carwash. 3. Any body have any experience with the aftermarket windscreens? Some look real cheap and the Oris Windstop seems like it might look funny when actually attached to the car. Does the Oris help the wind? Get in the way of the top? Worth the $225? Replies to this message: gwrprinret (Jun 04, 2004 6:21 pm)
#14 of 4340 height, carwash &windscreen by johnrobb Feb 22, 2000 (9:48 pm)
1. I have a 94 M edition and love it. I also am 6'3" and weigh in at 250 but have not had too much trouble (other than friends telling me that I wear the car... but they say that about most cars I drive.) I removed the visors and covered the holes with an aftermarket piece of plastic and that really helped the view. Is not my everyday car but really is fun and worth the tight quarters for the driving fun.   2. I have not tried the Miata through a carwash... I learned my lesson with an Alfa Romeo Spider. We got soaked and there was nothing we could do until it was over. My wife now makes fun of me whenever we drive by that carwash. 3. Any body have any experience with the aftermarket windscreens? Some look real cheap and the Oris Windstop seems like it might look funny when actually attached to the car. Does the Oris help the wind? Get in the way of the top? Worth the $225?
#15 of 4340 Height by bordsource Feb 22, 2000 (11:04 pm)
I have to pay attention to whatever I drive because of skimpy space. The Toyota Celica I actually fit in- albeit with the steering wheel all the way up, the seat all the way back and down. I actually can't get really comfortable behind Chrysler minivans, either, because the seat doesn't go back far enough. My legs are fine, but my size 13s are cramped around the pedals. So far, the comfiest car has been a Chevy Suburban- sad, ain't it? I don't need anything that big. Anyway, thank you all for your posts. See ya around!
#16 of 4340 tall person/small car by garth Feb 22, 2000 (11:07 pm)
i have heard reports from more than one tall person (6'5" plus) that the new Beetle is a great small car for tall folk. the styling gives it great headroom and legroom.
#17 of 4340 Size matters *chuckles* by karl1973 Feb 23, 2000 (12:49 am)
Well, for one thing, you sit in the middle of the Beetle. You can be 6'5" and still be able to wear a tall hat in there without hitting the roof. The backseats are another matter. One other thing when you consider the Miata, is big feet. If you have big feet, you may want to try and see if you can get your feet in the footwell and negotiate the pedals. I wear size 12 shoes and I try not to wear big sneakers when I drive. I have found comfortable Rockports are the only shoes that really fit in there.
#18 of 4340 Foot-binding and wind stops by jwilson1 Feb 23, 2000 (4:20 pm)
This is why the Chinese invented foot-binding, imo. It has nothing to do with attractive feet and everything to do with sportscars. Try it? (Film at eleven.) johnrobb, I don't have a windstop on my car, but I've seen product reviews (on www.miata.net) that indicate the Oris does a better job than most. You might want to check the reviews pages at the miata net. Take care. Joe W.
#19 of 4340 should i buy a miata? by amishra Feb 24, 2000 (3:06 am)
Hi, I have a '94 MX-6 which I love quite a bit, but it's starting to age (and I'm starting to get a bit bored). I test drove a 2000 Miata today, with the top up (4 degrees C), and wasn't overly impressed. From the limited drive, I got this: Yes it's low, it handles (how well, well.. the salesperson was with me), but it wasn't all that fast. I would say it's on par with the MX-6 or perhaps even a bit slower. Not to mention horribly impractical... (though I have another car which fills those needs) I've never been in a convertible with the top down yet, so I'm wondering if I really should trade in my MX-6 on this car. Is it really that good of a thing to spend an extra $14000 on? I'm heading out Saturday to try out the Miata with the top down (weather co-operating). Since I don't read this board much, I'd appreciate any responses also be sent to <mailto:ashsineware.com> thanks alot -- ash
#20 of 4340 Predictions by jwilson1 Feb 24, 2000 (5:02 pm)
1) If ash tries it out top down, he'll be back. 2) If he reads much he'll find that, whatever he means by fast, he doesn't really want to try his MX-6 up against a Miata if he has to do anything other than go straight. 3) If he can get a new Miata for $14k, he'll send the deal to me!!!! TAke care. Joe W.

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