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#532 of 4340 appearance package by jwilson1 Aug 08, 2000 (3:42 pm)
"Does anyone know how to get this message to Mazda?" Yep. Buy a used one .... almost 500,000 available. TAke care. Joe W.
#533 of 4340 I smell the stench of a troll by WarpDrive Aug 10, 2000 (2:37 pm)
Every once in a while....one is bound to crawl up from under the rotten woodwork.
#534 of 4340 is it just me? by freddy_k Aug 10, 2000 (4:00 pm)
I have this belief that ignorant macho fools like this pure_evil are most likely 4'10" 90 lb goof ball 27 year old virgins who have a need to sound tough in places where nobody can see them.
#535 of 4340 Mazda Miata or Toyota MR2 by lahens Aug 10, 2000 (4:51 pm)
I plan to buy a two seater sports car in the next few months. I don't know if I should buy the Toyota MR2 Spyder or the Mazda Miata. Any advice? Lahens
#536 of 4340 Lahens by WarpDrive Aug 10, 2000 (5:09 pm)
Let me give it a try to answer your question Looks: both look quite different, Toyota is modern and fresh and will attract more attention. Mazda more classic looking but familar. Handling: very similar, Toyota has the slight edge on the track, but the Mazda may feel better balanced on the road. Acceleration: Toyota is faster by about .5--8 seconds to 60 due to more modern engine and less drivetrain loss. Interior: Toyota is more roomy on the inside, Mazda may be snug Storage: Both are skimpy but Mazda has a real trunk and has twice the storage space. Toyota has awkward storage behind seats and a front cubbyhole. Price: good luck finding a MR2 anywhere under $24K whereas Miatas can be had heavily discounted. In real world, you can get a comparably equipped Miata for thousands less than a MR2. Shifter: Mazda shifter is one of the best. Toyota is "more remote" and has longer throw. Aftermarket: Lots of aftermarket parts are available for the Miata, Toyota is too new. Reliability: Toyota should win here. If you can wait until late fall or spring, Mazda's 2001 model has numerous improvements including more power, bigger wheels, revised front end, new seats, improved handling, more standard equipment. I believe that the Miata is a better all-around car but the Toyota is a bit better if you want to race it. Ray
#537 of 4340 WarpDrive by lahens Aug 10, 2000 (6:07 pm)
Thanks for the info. I think I might go for the MR2 Spyder since it looks more aggressive. The next thing is to find a good deal on one. Thanks, Lahens
#538 of 4340 funny by ataie Aug 10, 2000 (7:39 pm)
that Pure_Evil guy reminded me of Foxworthy jokes.... you might be a red neck if..... couldn't resist all the refernce to American muscle car.... you guys have a nice forum here. I've been monitoring as I may be a Miata buyer soon. thanks, Shon
#539 of 4340 is it just me? by pure_evil Aug 10, 2000 (11:00 pm)
Hey Freddie_K, you read me like a book! You're a little off, though. I'm actually 4'9", 135 lbs (I need to cut back on the 'ole Big Macs and fries). Furthermore, I'm actually a 30 year old virgin. Wow, I'm even more a loser than you thought, huh? And yes, I'm a coward. This way I can diss people and not get, in this case, a gang of dandy boys coming after me. But anyway, good call! You saw through my charade! Oh, you know what the other thing is, I don't even own a Camaro or Firebird! I own a 1994 Ford Escort! How's that for a loser!
#540 of 4340 Toyota buys by jwilson1 Aug 10, 2000 (11:49 pm)
lahans, I think you should drive both to find out what suits you. If you go only on style you probably won't be terribly happy. (It's about the car, right?) You might enjoy topic 1732, this topic, for a pretty inconclusive dissection of the two cars. So far as deals are concerned, I don't think you'll find any discount at all off of MSRP on the Toyota for the next year or so. The run and import is limited. But the Mazda discounts and content is considerably higher at this time since there are 500,000 or so of them on the road. Good luck with your choice. Take care. Joe W.
#541 of 4340 Pure Evil by kernick Aug 11, 2000 (1:13 am)
I want to be just like you ... smart, witty, and charming. So I'm going to forget the Miata / F-Body choice, and get an Escort like you. Maybe if I'm lucky I could even get a Festiva! I'll also spend my free time going into websites and post things, which I have no interest in. Yep if it weren't for the Internet, people like us would just have to sit around and try and light our farts for entertainment, huh? Now to all the Miata folks - excuse my dislike for stupidity. Not only that, that's just the type of attitude, that is the biggest negative about buying an F-body. That and cops who are looking for these cars, especially the older ones, because a bunch of loudmouth idiots are driving around drinking.

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