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Replying to: danjakubik (Jun 24, 2007 9:35 am) While any Jeep is rather expensive, it's still a good buy. Jeep owners are a very niche market which keeps resale values high. You might buy a used Wrangler for $17K and sell it in 4 years for $12K. They hold their value remarkably well as long as they're well maintained. |
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Thanks for the information. I was told there is a 2.5L engine version of the Wrangler, instead of the usual 4.0L. Fuel economy should be better with the smaller engine. Any feedback about the smaller 2.5L engine?
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Replying to: danjakubik (Jun 25, 2007 12:38 am) It will be more practical if you can only keep one car, however. I'd head over to a Jeep thread to ask your question. |
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Replying to: estreka (Jun 24, 2007 9:24 am) Build quality is how well the parts fit, and are put together as well as how long they stay that way. Not the material used. The Miata has really good build quality. It is possible that the Miata uses more plastic then the S2000. Keep in mind, buying an S2000, you also pay for the use of better materials. Brand new fully loaded Mazdaspeed MX-5's went for $27,000. An S2000 started over $3000 more then that. In a sense, comparing materials in these two vehicles is like comparing the materials used in a loaded Honda Accord vs. Acura TL. Big difference....
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Jun 25, 2007 7:33 am) Don't get me wrong, I love the Miata (I refuse to call it the MX-5). If I couldn't afford the S, I definately would have considered a Miata.
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Replying to: estreka (Jun 25, 2007 12:14 pm) If I could afford the S2000, I would buy on over the Miata as well. And I am a Mazda enthusiast and owner... |
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Replying to: estreka (Jun 24, 2007 9:24 am) The MSM is basically the same interior as any other Miata. A few sporty touches. Big difference is the turbo and suspension. Plastics aren't Lexus quality, but everyone I've seen has been well put together. Plastics in the S2k are about the same to me. Also, very well put together. S2K is a better true sports car, but I find the MSM to be a much easier day to day car. S2K is better on the track. To me, you've got two different cars at different price points. Both are great cars. I'm somebody who looks at the dollar/fun value, so my choice would be the MSM.
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Replying to: erics6 (Jun 29, 2007 8:15 am) Even MazdaSpeeds sold for cheap, as they only came out late in the NB's product cycle. |
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Well, its time for me to chime in here just a bit. Nothing bad, just providing my two cents. I sat in a 2007 Miata and my biggest complaint is the cup holder on the driver's side, it hits me right at the knee. Perhaps if it was padded it would have been a different story as I was really looking forward to the Miata HT but the cup holder issue was a deal breaker for me. I guess I could have added some padding but it would not have looked OEM which I prefer. I ended up getting a Rio Yellow S2000 about 4 months ago and I have absolutely no regrets. The S2000 really does have a pratical side as I'm getting around 25mpg (I drive 60 miles per day, half is highway, half is stop-n-go). It is my daily driver and I love it. I'm actually getting out of bed in the morning instead of hitting snooze, just so I can go drive my car! I've spent $210 on groceries (no liquor or medicines, all food related items) and they all fit in the trunk, except the eggs, they got the front seat - why take a chance?). I can fit 4 5gallon water jugs, three in the trunk upright and the 4th is in the passenger seat. Sure, I wont be able to haul a bed or sofa, but for $20, I'll rent a truck from Home Depot or Lowes and if I need it longer than an hour, I'll just stop by Enterprise and rent a truck for 24hours for $35. The summer of 2007 was a very wet one for our area and the VSA (vehicle stability assist) kicks in at just the right time. I haven't had a RWD car in a while so I was nervous with all the wet streets but the VSA was perfect, not too intruding and still allowed me to have fun while preventing me from doing something stupid. Note: the VSA can be turned off so you CAN do something stupid if you so desire. 
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Replying to: accelerator (Aug 31, 2007 6:22 am) Temps are mild in the Mid-atlantic right now, so it's been perfect top down weather. FWIW, the Miata PRHT (power retractable hardtop) is in such high demand that dealers command MSRP and there are wait lists in some places. One dealer employee here on Edmunds (aviboy) says his dealer has only had 1 allocated to them so far and it sold at MSRP immediately. People shopping for them are having a hard time even finding them. Mazda has a hit on its hands. Funny thing is the soft tops are readily available and heavily discounted.
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