It could very well be the case that there's a supremely cool Miata comparison test coming your way on Inside Line soon.
Just sayin'.
Josh Jacquot, Senior editor
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carguy622 says:
09:30 AM, 02/24/12
I love my Miata. I'm on my second one and hope to keep it for a long time.
stromson says:
09:33 AM, 02/24/12
I wish I could fit in one (6'3" about 200lbs). :(
carguy622 says:
09:50 AM, 02/24/12
@stromson: My 6'4" boyfriend fits in mine. He's all leg though, so maybe if you have a long torso, you won't fit. At 5'7", it fits me like a glove.
P.S. Yes, I am the quintessential stereotype. A gay man who drives a Miata :P
fordson1 says:
10:09 AM, 02/24/12
Hey - nice Miata Allroad - but it looks like the springs have settled a bit.
stromson says:
10:12 AM, 02/24/12
@carguy622 - Is yours the newest generation?
greenpony says:
10:31 AM, 02/24/12
I can't decide which I like more.
jacton says:
10:35 AM, 02/24/12
I have to say I like the IL Staff car better than the overly tarted up orange show car.
revn says:
10:49 AM, 02/24/12
Woah. There's like... a ghost there.
spdracerut says:
10:52 AM, 02/24/12
@jacton... "I've seen that overly tarted up orange show car" in person. It is very well built by the Mazdaspeed guys; it has substantially more horsepower than stock, very good suspension, and very wide tires (for a Miata). The roll bar, hard top, and seats are nice safety and driver retention additions. I can tell you it'll most likely beat my well-modded S2000 around a road course.
jstandefer says:
11:21 AM, 02/24/12
That "overly tarted up orange show car" is the MX-5 Super20 that Mazda put together for SEMA. I've never seen any performance numbers for it, but it is outfitted with a Cosworth supercharger underhood as well as a plethora of mods to the suspension, brakes, exhaust, etc. That has to be a fun car to drive, and I'm going to predict not much of a comparison when it comes to acceleration (assuming that IL Miata hasn't had its engine transplant yet). I won't make any predictions when it comes to handling... the third gen (NC) has to overcome its higher weight.
carguy622 says:
11:55 AM, 02/24/12
@stromson: Yes, it's a 2011 Sport model.
missmymiata says:
01:40 PM, 02/24/12
At 6'2", 250-ish pounds, I did fit in my Miata... it was a '99 (2nd generation). My hair brushed the roof when it was up, and I definitely had to wear a hat, else I thought my scalp would come off with the top down... but I did fit.
Of course, I also was told by lots of people that it was amusing seeing me get in or out of my car.
stovt001 says:
01:50 PM, 02/24/12
Every time I get in my Miata, I see the switch to disable the passenger airbag and think "maybe I don't have to sell this when the baby comes..."
And yes, I've also seen the show Miata in person and it is awesome. I eagerly await this test.
windsor5 says:
07:47 PM, 02/24/12
it is all about the torso though us tall torso'd men just dont fit in miatas =(
jacton says:
01:23 PM, 02/27/12
@spdracerut:
I was commenting on its appearance rather than performance. I have no doubt it will blow the doors off of the IL Miata but I like the understated looks of the IL Miata. All of the stripes and fender flaires on the orange car make it look like its trying too hard.