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Test drove a used 23' Miata, I can't believe how the car turns effortlessly and not electronically assisted like all sports cars today with fake steering.
It felt quick and fast on the road yet not crazy explosively dangerous. I was doing 40-60mph that felt like I was like on a Vette doing 90-120mph quick but not dangerous.
The car's tail followed and didn't exhibit any oversteering at high speeds and communicative. With the hard top it was much better than a convertible that you had to hold onto your hat or hair.
It was so much fun compared to some 500HP car that you felt strapped into a rollercoaster and trying to baby it from going too much like a freight train.
Can't wait to pick one up for keeps, it was so much fun and not feeling like sitting on a 18 wheeler like most SUVs and trucks today.
Your experience is typical of most drivers the first time they get to pilot one of these light and nimble little cars. They are small inside so you end up wearing it more than sitting in it, and the tight dimensions mean that some larger individuals simply don’t fit. Everything on the roads now is so big and heavy that the feeling you get when driving something so light and responsive is a revelation unless you’re familiar with sporty cars from the past. Because it’s so low and exposed to the elements you feel as if you are traveling much faster than the speedometer indicates so it’s easy to have fun at legal speeds. The 2024 models have revised steering and rear differentials for even more precise handling at the limits, but even if you can’t justify parting with the money for a new one, late model lightly-used ones are out there for reasonable prices as many are bought as second cars and used only on weekends.
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Test drove a used 23' Miata, I can't believe how the car turns effortlessly and not electronically assisted like all sports cars today with fake steering.
It felt quick and fast on the road yet not crazy explosively dangerous. I was doing 40-60mph that felt like I was like on a Vette doing 90-120mph quick but not dangerous.
The car's tail followed and didn't exhibit any oversteering at high speeds and communicative. With the hard top it was much better than a convertible that you had to hold onto your hat or hair.
It was so much fun compared to some 500HP car that you felt strapped into a rollercoaster and trying to baby it from going too much like a freight train.
Can't wait to pick one up for keeps, it was so much fun and not feeling like sitting on a 18 wheeler like most SUVs and trucks today.
Yes, that’s a common issue with the hard top models when the roof is open; there’s more turbulence in the cabin than an open top model, which is surprisingly calm at speed, especially with the windows up.
Miata's are great if you can manage to get in and out of them without straining a few muscles! (I've sat in a newer one and was surprised at just how much effort was required to get in and out.)
Miatas are great for what they are but they are getting heavier and of course more expensive compared to the original 1990.
Jeeps have bloated over the years also so I guess its what people want.
50 pounds from NA (1.8) to ND (2.0). Most Americans around in the '90s have probably put on 50 pounds. It's no BMW where the M3 is a full half ton heavier than in the '90s.
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