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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:10:25 PM EDT
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Miata.
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:10:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:10:41 PM EDT
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350Z
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:11:05 PM EDT
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87 IROC. Mullet optional.
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:11:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:11:38 PM EDT
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Miata. I was looking at those, are there any known recurring problems mechanically? What years should I be looking for. |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:11:50 PM EDT
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Crotch rocket
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:11:57 PM EDT
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BMW e36 M3 or maybe e46 M3, best sports car ever
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:12:15 PM EDT
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fpni
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:12:23 PM EDT
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I was looking at those, are there any known recurring problems mechanically? What years should I be looking for. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Miata. I was looking at those, are there any known recurring problems mechanically? What years should I be looking for. The gayometer sometimes goes off the chart, but other than that no mechanical problems. |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:12:50 PM EDT
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1st-gen RX7 with a REW/Renesis swap. Then spend the other $5k on tires.
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:12:59 PM EDT
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Get a Goat or a SS
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:13:16 PM EDT
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Has anyone suggested the Mazda Miata yet? |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:13:46 PM EDT
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The gayometer sometimes goes off the chart, but other than that no mechanical problems. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Miata. I was looking at those, are there any known recurring problems mechanically? What years should I be looking for. The gayometer sometimes goes off the chart, but other than that no mechanical problems. Yeah...I found out after looking at some they have the stigma of being a woman's car. |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:13:58 PM EDT
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Miata.
Get the cleanest NB you can find. They really are better than the car that replaced them. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:14:18 PM EDT
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+1 for Miata. Or Mini Cooper.
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:14:22 PM EDT
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'86-'89 944 turbo, remove cat, add boost controller and chipset, have fun. Don't ride the clutch.
Other than the clutch replacement, the rest of the car was pretty easy to work on. I owned 2 previously and you can find nice examples for 10-12k. Check maintenance records. Engines will go 200k+ pretty easily. |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:15:04 PM EDT
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Miata. This Yeah, he could drive a girls car, or a sub-$10k mans car. What's about that?
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:15:35 PM EDT
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Miata
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:15:38 PM EDT
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RX8. Best car I ever owned. Terrific handling. Nothing like the scream of a rotary engine at 9,000 RPMs.
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:15:53 PM EDT
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add 5k to that sum and be fairly amazed at the kind of vette you can get
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:17:48 PM EDT
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Toyota MR2 (second to last generation)
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:17:50 PM EDT
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Miata. Get the cleanest NB you can find. They really are better than the car that replaced them. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile He means get a Miata from 1998–2005. 
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:17:56 PM EDT
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Miata. I was looking at those, are there any known recurring problems mechanically? What years should I be looking for. The gayometer sometimes goes off the chart, but other than that no mechanical problems. Yeah...I found out after looking at some they have the stigma of being a woman's car. Which is absolutely stupid as more women buy Mustangs and Camaros... They're incredibly well built for the $,about as reliable as cars get and have a fun factor pretty much higher than anything for the same $. They're also backed with an incredible aftermarket and knowledge base. Pretty much the only thing you have to watch for is perfect tire balance. Always get them road force balanced of else the 65 mph shimmy comes up. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:18:04 PM EDT
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Miata. This Yeah, he could drive a girls car, or a sub-$10k mans car. What's about that?"Mans" car? Insecure much? |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:19:08 PM EDT
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BMW e36 M3 or maybe e46 M3, best sports car ever http://www.m3fever.com/images/imported/2012/06/20091102MattKwokjhm301-1.jpg http://www.audi4life.com/images/BMW/M3/2003_BMW_M3_CSL_E46_0.jpg This. End of thread. |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:19:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Miata. Get the cleanest NB you can find. They really are better than the car that replaced them. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Quote HistoryQuoted: Miata. Get the cleanest NB you can find. They really are better than the car that replaced them. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile You specifically want a 99-00, especially if youre going to mod it. The BP4w takes well to mods and requires less work/tuning to make decent power than the BPZ3. Add sticky street tires, a roll bar, a decent set of suspension, and a few track days and have fun passing things that cost 3-4x the cost. Quoted: He means get a Miata from 1998–2005. There is no 98 Miata. Only 97 and 99. The 01+ is better if left stock. Otherwise, the BP4w wins. Edit: And because it hasnt been said yet, Miata with LSx swap.  |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:19:41 PM EDT
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I'll go with E36, or a Miata. Both handle great, and are an excellent driver's car. The only draw back on the E36's is the interior seems to made of some kind of self destructing material, and they require yearly "maintenance".
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:20:07 PM EDT
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Step 1: Buy Miata Junker
Step 2: Implant into Exocet Chassis 
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:20:12 PM EDT
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Fiero with a ls swap
You will thank me later
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:20:48 PM EDT
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RX8. Best car I ever owned. Terrific handling. Nothing like the scream of a rotary engine at 9,000 RPMs. What with all the ones on Craigslist saying they all needed a replaced engine? |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:20:49 PM EDT
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You specifically want a 99-00, especially if youre going to mod it. The BP4w takes well to mods and requires less work/tuning to make decent power than the BPZ3. Add sticky street tires, a roll bar, a decent set of suspension, and a few track days and have fun passing things that cost 3-4x the cost. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Miata. Get the cleanest NB you can find. They really are better than the car that replaced them. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile You specifically want a 99-00, especially if youre going to mod it. The BP4w takes well to mods and requires less work/tuning to make decent power than the BPZ3. Add sticky street tires, a roll bar, a decent set of suspension, and a few track days and have fun passing things that cost 3-4x the cost. What do think of the Mazdaspeed Miata? Other than the giant 17's that need to be replaced with 15's.... 
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:21:01 PM EDT
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Yeah, he could drive a girls car, or a sub-$10k mans car. What's about that?Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Miata. This Yeah, he could drive a girls car, or a sub-$10k mans car. What's about that?Wait..are you saying the Miata is a mans car? |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:21:16 PM EDT
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You guys are lame.
How about a TR6? Honestly, any old British roadster would be better than a Miata. |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:22:11 PM EDT
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Pontiac Solstice or Saturn Sky.
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:23:21 PM EDT
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You guys are lame. How about a TR6? Honestly, any old British roadster would be better than a Miata. 
Have you ever owned an old ass British car? My buddy had an MG and what a PITA it was. If the OP wants to wrench and tinker, by all means get an old British roadster. If he wants to drive, get a Miata. |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:23:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What do think of the Mazdaspeed Miata? Other than the giant 17's that need to be replaced with 15's.... Eh, theyre ok. I prefer an all motor approach, but I also race a Miata and see lots of what can be done with an all motor approach. If it werent hamstringed so bad with rules, Id probably look for one to race and/or swap mine for a turbo motor. |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:23:40 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:24:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Have you ever owned an old ass British car? My buddy had an MG and what a PITA it was. If the OP wants to wrench and tinker, by all means get an old British roadster. If he wants to drive, get a Miata. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You guys are lame. How about a TR6? Honestly, any old British roadster would be better than a Miata. Have you ever owned an old ass British car? My buddy had an MG and what a PITA it was. If the OP wants to wrench and tinker, by all means get an old British roadster. If he wants to drive, get a Miata. A sports car should require some wrench time.  It should also not have AC or an automatic transmission. |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:25:24 PM EDT
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BMW.
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:25:30 PM EDT
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Op, my sisters Miata is for sale right now. It's a 96 with a brand new timing belt/ waterpump/ battery. Red.
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:25:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Step 1: Buy Miata Junker Step 2: Implant into Exocet Chassis http://exomotive.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Exomotive_MEV_Exocet.jpg |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:26:37 PM EDT
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RX8. Best car I ever owned. Terrific handling. Nothing like the scream of a rotary engine at 9,000 RPMs. What with all the ones on Craigslist saying they all needed a replaced engine? Meh. Mazda warrantees ALL RX8 engines for 100,000 miles, regardless of who owns it. That includes full replacement. Mine never gave me any trouble. |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:26:44 PM EDT
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Can someone here define what their idea of a sports car is?
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:26:45 PM EDT
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Toyota MR2 (second to last generation) http://image.modified.com/f/features/modp-1205-1991-toyota-mr2/36129905/modp-1205-01%2B1991-toyota-mr2%2Bcover.jpg 
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:27:07 PM EDT
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A sports car should require some wrench time.
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You guys are lame. How about a TR6? Honestly, any old British roadster would be better than a Miata.
Have you ever owned an old ass British car? My buddy had an MG and what a PITA it was. If the OP wants to wrench and tinker, by all means get an old British roadster. If he wants to drive, get a Miata. A sports car should require some wrench time.
It should also not have AC or an automatic transmission. But would you rather wrench by putting on some Racing Beat sway bars on your Miata, or trying to figure out why you have a 4,000rpm stumble with your dual SU carbs? 
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:27:07 PM EDT
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You guys are lame. How about a TR6? Honestly, any old British roadster would be better than a Miata. No,no it wouldn't...and I have 2 MGs! They're lovely for what they are but the Miata is a Brit car that can fit 2 humans and always works. In terms of driving experience it's no fair comparison. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:28:41 PM EDT
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Porsche 944
Porsche 951 E30 BMW 3'er Stroked E36 BMW M3 For under 10k these are your best choices...personally id buy a Bimmer over the money pit that is 944/951 Or, save up a few more thousand and get a mid-80's Porsche 911. It will be the funnest car you have ever driven and more enjoyable than anything else. The sound of those air cooled flat-6's is orgasmic. |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:28:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What with all the ones on Craigslist saying they all needed a replaced engine? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: RX8. Best car I ever owned. Terrific handling. Nothing like the scream of a rotary engine at 9,000 RPMs. What with all the ones on Craigslist saying they all needed a replaced engine? Rotaries require routine reinspection People who don't do their maintenence end up needing a new motor. |
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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:28:50 PM EDT
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Do you want something that will handle or do you want something the goes fast very straight?
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