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#360 of 376 Re: For what it is worth [glennglenn] by pao Feb 28, 2007 (5:17 am)
Replying to: glennglenn (Feb 27, 2007 6:26 am) enjoy the ride.....
#361 of 376 To Each His Own by glennglenn Feb 28, 2007 (6:33 am)
Like many of us, I deliberated long and hard before going with the S 2000 over the much slower Miata and the Red Line Sky. Its never easy when the cars are in the same approximate price range. The PRHT is a nice feature, although I still maintain that Mazda needs more power for the Miata. Power is not an issue with the Solstice/Sky, build quality and resale are for me. I guess it comes down to each his own!!   Glenn Replies to this message: pao (Feb 28, 2007 1:26 pm)
#362 of 376 Re: To Each His Own [glennglenn] by pao Feb 28, 2007 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: glennglenn (Feb 28, 2007 6:33 am) agree with the miata.....we own a base solstice..and are very happy with it....23K on it and 15 months old now....a few minor issues..but all taken care of by our dealer with no problems...as for resale......I dont worry about it since we keep cars on averagy 7-9 years and they have well over 100k on them by then..so resale value isnt an issue at that point.......we werent looking for a go fast car so to speak...just a two seater...to cruise in...its a third car for us anyway.......and the S2K was an old design....we wanted something fresh...and there was a 5k difference in the price between our sol and the S2K.....again..personal reasons for our choices......cheers
#363 of 376 Re: on star required [mx5rules] by mugwomp Mar 11, 2007 (8:36 pm)
Replying to: mx5rules (Jan 09, 2006 11:39 am) Interesting to see the perspective of someone who doesn't realize how bad Mazda's reliability record is. To the cars you're supposedly "trouncing", especially the Boxters, when they see a young girl driving her little convertible to junior college, you think they're thinking "race"? Drive a vanilla car, get vanilla responses. The novelty of your car sounds like the fact you're a male and you're driving a Miata - I think most people are too amused by that fact to race your econocar.   Just a thought...   Can you post a pic? I'd love to see an image of a guy behind the wheel of a Miata. Funny stuff! Replies to this message: siberia (Mar 12, 2007 3:34 am) aviboy97 (Mar 12, 2007 10:17 am) ttbuyer (Mar 18, 2007 6:03 am) smogdung (Apr 26, 2007 6:33 pm)
#364 of 376 Re: on star required [mugwomp] by siberia Mar 12, 2007 (3:34 am)
Replying to: mugwomp (Mar 11, 2007 8:36 pm) Not replying to anyone in particular just following the thread sort of:   Consumer Reports acknowledged in it's recent issue that generally the difference between the best and worst in their rankings in not that great while some models that should be good are not (and they named some).   People buy cars based on what they read in magazines, brand loyalty (what dad drove or maybe their first car), and a combination of styling, performance, comfort, utility, economy, investment potential, psychological appeal, hobby, availability both physical and financial. Some cars eventually become very valuable and sought after because they are extremely old, extremely fast, extremely rare, extremely beautiful, who owned them or any combination of these qualities. These qualities in any combination can make a car unique. Personally, I think I would find myself in very good company with anyone who wants to own or already owns either car.
#365 of 376 Re: on star required [mugwomp] by aviboy97 Mar 12, 2007 (10:17 am)
Replying to: mugwomp (Mar 11, 2007 8:36 pm) Interesting to see the perspective of someone who doesn't realize how bad Mazda's reliability record is   That has to be the single most ignorant post I have EVER read. Do you do any research before you post? My goodness. The MX-5 Miata has been nothing but reliable since it came out. It is also on the cover of the most recent consumer reports, which it is rated as "most fun to drive". It is also on Car and Drivers 10Best list.   Now, I will comment on your "bad Mazda reliability..." comment. If you look, every Mazda model to come out of Japan is recommended, except the Rotary RX-8. The Mazda6 4 cyl (Mazda engine) is recommended as well. The vehicles with Ford influence tend to not score as well. Mazda does not build a bad car, they are in the top 5 mfg's out there, if not #1, according to the following.....   http://media.ford.com/mazda/article_display.cfm?article_id=25480&make_id=227   BTW, 60-75% of all MX-5 buyers are male.
#366 of 376 Re: on star required [mugwomp] by ttbuyer Mar 18, 2007 (6:03 am)
Replying to: mugwomp (Mar 11, 2007 8:36 pm) I think any of us that have owned both Japanese and German cars realize how pathetic German reliablity is. The Boxter is a nice ride, but I'd never own one out of warranty. I am always am reminded of P.T. Barnum when considering the sticker prices of "premium" German brands.
#368 of 376 Well glennglenn... by dcrisler Mar 21, 2007 (6:23 pm)
I hope you enjoy your S2000(I hope they fixed the bumpsteer problem), had one for 4 years, replaced the rear tires ever 8k miles(with never a burnout!) and the fronts every 20k miles... only got that many on the fronts by unmounting them and moving then to the other side of the car. The bridgestones hydroplaned worse than any car I have ever had. They also stuck better(in the dry) that any tire I have ever driven on... I consistantly avg'ed 26 mpg, except during a track day to Motorsports ranch, when I got 16mpg. By the way if you find their website and find pics of the S2000 club... mine was the red one closest to the camera on the rh side.   All the above said... I loved the look of the solstice! Still do, however after sitting in one at the car show the had the top up... I decided against it. I could not see to my left with out having to duck down to look out. This was a deal breaker. I tried in vain to find one to drive in the real world and was quite offended by the number of pontiac salespersons that laughed when I asked about availability!! I passed by a Mazda dealership and fell in love with the 1st MX-5 PRHT I saw. Took me 2 months to find one in Red and a dealer that would take the "S" plan(invoice price). 3300 miles and it has been perfect. By the way I push 1 button to raise my "hard" top out from under it's hard cover w/o ever getting out of the car. And the trunk is larger than my S2000 was. Replies to this message: glennglenn (Mar 21, 2007 6:59 pm)
#369 of 376 Re: Well glennglenn... [dcrisler] by glennglenn Mar 21, 2007 (6:59 pm)
Replying to: dcrisler (Mar 21, 2007 6:23 pm) Haven't had it long enough to tell if the tires are going south or not. I love the car and already had it at the AutoBahn (Joliet). No bump steer problems with the 2007 models. Its a great car and much faster and quicker than any Miata I've driven and for the price of entry (about $30K), its in the same price ball park too. I always say, thats why they make 31 flavors.   Glenn

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