Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Honda S2000

Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 04, 2007 8:10 am)

For me (in Texas), top goes up if the temp is higher than 94 and if it is cooler than ... oh wait, I have hit a low yet. Haven't had the car long enought to experience any low temperatures yet.

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• ateixeira (Sep 04, 2007 8:35 am)
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Replying to: accelerator (Sep 04, 2007 8:32 am)

Even that hot, I'll run the A/C, but the top still does down!

Replying to: accelerator (Sep 04, 2007 8:32 am)

Sorry about the size. I felt compelled to show the thoughts of S2K owners.

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• ateixeira (Sep 05, 2007 7:23 am)

Replying to: estreka (Sep 04, 2007 5:05 pm)

My hair line is receeding quickly enough that I'll be N/H soon enough!

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Replying to: haasamanizer (May 22, 2007 9:28 pm)

...If you want a car that feels like a roadster, with quick precise response in the gas and brake pedals, as well as handling, i highly advise the MX-5. However, if you are looking for something a bit quicker with a few more standard options, fancy buttons, and a higher class feel, the S2K is by far the way to go....
 
I agree with this except for "more standard options, fancy buttons"... An MX-5 GT offers heated seats, fog lights, 6-disc changer, steering wheel radio controls, tilt wheel, side air bags and advanced keyless entry. Just off the top of my head... None of these features are even available as options in the S2k. Tha Mazda easily beats the Honda when it comes to "standard options and fancy buttons". (the Honda does offer an outside temp gauge.. )

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Replying to: gputz (Oct 12, 2007 6:50 pm)

Don't worry S2000, I'm coming to your defense! The S2000 also has a rear window defroster and the audio controls, while no on the steering wheel, are within fingers reach. Oh, and don't forget about the 'fancy VSC button'
 
All kidding aside, the S2000 isn't known for the creature features, that is for sure... to be quite honest, except for heated seats, the only option I'd like to have is an in dash navigation system. I've seen some photos of some custom work done and it looks like an OEM install... very nice.

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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 23, 2007 11:55 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 23, 2007 11:55 am)

The DINS are the same for the AP1 and AP2 (I have an AP2 and I'm looking at replacing my head unit, soon).
 
You cannot put in an in-dash Nav as the radio is inset into the dashboard and if the Nav display came out, the underside of the dash would interfere. If the nav came out too far, then it would get in the way of the gear shifter. See images for better explanation...
 

 

 
If I had the funds, here is what I'd like to do... nicely done. http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=26&t=443168

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