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Thinking about getting a sports car. Ideas?

Eh.....both nice, but I have to point out that POWER and SPORTS CAR are not neccesarily the same thing. One of the reasons I was asking Pete to narrow down a bit. Personally, I'd go for a late model V6 Mustang if I didn't want to spend too much and needed 4 seats.

I almost bought a 1978 Mercedes SLK 500 last year that a neighbor had up for sale. It was low miles, babied, and really looked sweet with both tops. Almost looked new. I Always liked that look....much better than the modern ones.

In the end I walked away. Sort of regret it though since another neighbor bought it and runs it around occasionally.
 
Prowler1111 said:
IIRC..Miatas trigger some unpleasant memories on Pete´s..it involves a Miata and Jabba de Hutt..

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OMG! I am surprised you remember that! My ex-wife's best friend (many years ago) was an obese (and very obnoxious) school teacher. Prowler's nickname for her was Jabba The Hut. She would come for a weekend visit, and plop her large rear on our couch, and basically be a slug the entire time. She drove a Mazda Miata. I would remark to Prowler that I was amazed she could even fit into it. Actually, the car would list to the left, because of her weight. That was one disgusting human being...... Shudder...... Pete
 
Go with the Mazda Miata. Stay away from any BMW..... unless you want a $150.00 bill when you change the oil. Dealer change only, as they suck the oil out. You do it and any warranty is void.

Or keep what you have Pete. You'll be all set that way, cause I'm sure you'll get another dog...... we all do. Your cat needs a new buddy and the company. ;) And the best reason to keep it if it's paid off or close to being paid off. No freeking car payments. That's the best thing there is these days. :d
 
GT182 said:
Go with the Mazda Miata. Stay away from any BMW..... unless you want a $150.00 bill when you change the oil. Dealer change only, as they suck the oil out. You do it and any warranty is void. Or keep what you have Pete. You'll be all set that way, cause I'm sure you'll get another dog...... we all do. Your cat needs a new buddy and the company. ;) And the best reason to keep it if it's paid off or close to being paid off. No freeking car payments. That's the best thing there is these days. :d
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Gary, I may get another dog someday, but I want to do some traveling. And getting another dog right now would make that unnecessarily complicated. I may, however, bring another cat down from TN, to give my cat Twist a playmate. My ex has several to choose from, so may do that. But no big plans right now. Once my house in TN sells the middle of next month, I will see about getting a different car. I like my car. Yep, it's paid for too. But I have always wanted a sports car. It's looking like a Miata may be the ticket. Pete
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Hi Chief. I recommend the MX-5 Miata. I bought mine new in 2008 and LOVE it!! I have the PRHT (power retractable hard top). I bought that top due to the fact it does stay outside, and I was afraid the snow would/could break a ragtop. You are certainly out of the snow belt now! She is a total blast to drive, holds the road well, and it looks great. Oh, and it sounds great too! The nice thing about the Miata, is that the top, either rag or hard, does NOT take up any trunk room when down. The trunk is big enough for a weekend getaway for two, providing you pack light. I get about 22-24 around town, and 33-34 on the highway. Mine is a 5 speed, which I don't think they even make anymore. I think it comes as a 6 speed or an automatic. Give one a whirl. I think you will find yourself smiling within a block or two. Here's me and my toy. I removed the front plate since the picture was taken. It looks better without it. :)

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Here is why I opted for the PRHT!

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Bushpounder said:
Hi Chief. I recommend the MX-5 Miata. I bought mine new in 2008 and LOVE it!! I have the PRHT (power retractable hard top). I bought that top due to the fact it does stay outside, and I was afraid the snow would/could break a ragtop. You are certainly out of the snow belt now! She is a total blast to drive, holds the road well, and it looks great. Oh, and it sounds great too! The nice thing about the Miata, is that the top, either rag or hard, does NOT take up any trunk room when down. The trunk is big enough for a weekend getaway for two, providing you pack light. I get about 22-24 around town, and 33-34 on the highway. Mine is a 5 speed, which I don't think they even make anymore. I think it comes as a 6 speed or an automatic. Give one a whirl. I think you will find yourself smiling within a block or two. Here's me and my toy. I removed the front plate since the picture was taken. It looks better without it. :)

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Here is why I opted for the PRHT!

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Thanks for the story, your comments and pictures! I was not even considering getting an automatic until I thought about all the stop and go traffic on this island. That would NOT be good. So am thinking an automatic transmission. I like the idea of a electric hard top though! Pete
 
A lot of people + for the Miata. My partner test drove one recently and disliked the harsh ride and limited visibility (she's a wee bit um, "'vertically challenged" & couldn't see over the dash! ). Her choice ultimately was a supercharged BMW Mini Cooper S convertible with tiptronic transmission. Have to say I love her car!

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The automatic has shifter paddles, so if you wanted to "push it", it can be shifted manually-right from the steering wheel! :) Find a dealer and drive one, and I guarantee you'll get 60 smiles per hour. ;) Man, that was corny!

Don
 
Still have to opt for the Miata. We own a six-speed 2005 MX-5 with about 30,000 on it. One thing to remember about that car is that Mazda describes it as a "roadster," not a sports car although it looks like one. It's not a screaming demon, but it's comfortable, gets excellent mileage, holds the road very well even in sharp turns, has very responsive steering, and is fun to drive - as a roadster should be. All you have to do is get used to seeing the battery on the right side of the trunk. I had a Mazda mechanic tell me once this thing has a "tank engine" in it - he'd seen them come in after enduring lots of abuse on the part of ignorant owners but still running strong. I've been told there are automatics out there but I've never seen one. Last week I saw my first hardtop Miata - there is a kit for converting it to a hard-top should you desire to do so. This isn't the convertible Bushpounder describes above, so reckon it goes with the older Miatas. My wife loves the one I got for her when she dropped over 100lbs. Hers is aquamarine blue with a tan or khaki-colored convertible top.
 
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