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Replying to: glennglenn (Aug 31, 2006 8:31 am) Autocrossers quickly discovered that "stock" (which in autoX means "equipped with race tires on stock sized wheels"), the Solstice was faster than the new Miata. (Neither were as fast as the old Miata at the time though.) The biggest reason for the Solstice's advantage is its larger (wider) wheels. It simply has more grip. In the Miata's defense, the British press reported that Mazda said they didn't want to increase grip from the previous generation, because low grip was part of what made it so much fun. But that doesn't explain why the new Miata doesn't work so well on race tires. According to those same autocrossers, it's because the camber isn't as adjustable as it used to be... it remains to be seen if tuners (or Mazda) can do anything about that. Still, I'm going to continue to recommend the Miata to anyone who wants a roadster as a daily driver. |
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Replying to: mightymouse197 (Aug 09, 2006 1:11 pm) |
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I like the direction Mazda is going with the Miata. I recently test drove the PRHT. I could see replacing my NA with it. Is it as raw and sharp as the NA... No, but it would be fine for me. The Solstice/Sky is a nice effort by GM. Lot's of folks will buy it because of it's looks. They are nice looking. Performance/handling is good too. It has some drawbacks and my experience with the long-term GM reliability has not been good. Do I think most Solstice/Sky owners will be happy in 5 years and 75,000 miles, probably not. Heck, a lot of Miata owners won't be happy with the lack of practicality. Would I enjoy driving the Solstice/Sky... Sure, it would be a fun car to drive. Me, I'll stick with the Miata. Wait a few years and pick up a used PRHT. I know how reliable they are. Too soon to comment on the Solstice/Sky. I have a feeling they will be rather less reliable. Time will tell. |
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Replying to: mightymouse197 (Aug 09, 2006 1:11 pm) I highly recommend the MX-5, it's an excellent car. |
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Replying to: glennglenn (Aug 10, 2006 2:55 am) The Sky and the Solstice are great looking cars and GM has done a pretty good job but it will be several years before we know the real story on these cars. I know one thing for sure, I can put the top down from the seated position in 2 seconds in my MX-5 and back up just as quickly. Meanwhile all those Solstice owners will have to get out of their cars to do either. Mazda had this figured out from the start, something which GM missed. I wonder what else they missed.... The S2000 is over priced and the sales figures show it.
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Replying to: zoomzoom7 (Oct 06, 2006 8:31 pm)
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Replying to: pao (Oct 09, 2006 10:31 am)
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Replying to: zoomzoom7 (Oct 27, 2006 3:45 pm)
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Replying to: pao (Oct 30, 2006 10:01 am) I also chose the solstace based on unproven reliability, I mean it's sexy and that's what matters, not that consumer reports reliability ratings for the miata make it look like a corolla. And being in the military has helped me with packing as well. In fact I think anyone who buys a solstace should have been in the military anyway, what's the point of having trunk space when you can always spend additional money on luggage that will fit in the solstace. Regular luggage and trunk space is over rated. By the way did I mention how sexy the solstace is? Oh and thankfully there are lots of reviews and people to back me up on this point! I mean it may be a new car but I can always sell it next year if it turns out to be as reliable as a pontiac. And if it turns out to be as reliable as a miata I just might keep it. But at least it's sexy. I mean... it's like the beer commercials right? If I'm in a solstace I must be sexy too? Or is it that I have a big... er.. I just can't seem to remember...
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- oil leak from gasket - top failed to secure in back - squeak in dash - door jam wide gap can't be repaired
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