Looking for a sports car bargain: $5K rebate on '08 Miatas!

pauldun170 · 03-30-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris S

Not my hood - that was at a stop in Waxahachie along the way when we had to pull over and attend to our crying 5 mo. old (he was riding in the trunk).

Must remember that skimming a thread can lead to the wrong impression.

Amazing the difference one letter can make

Rsv1000R · 03-30-2009, 04:27 PM

I always suggested to my son he could ride in the back of the Z, But it's not a real trunk as it opens to the passenger compartment, and I'm not sure he could fold himself into it anymore....

Homeslice · 03-30-2009, 04:47 PM

I rode in the "trunk" of a Beetle all the time when I was 5-6

OneSickPsycho · 04-03-2009, 09:54 AM

www.monstermiata.com. Don't be a vagina.

OneSickPsycho · 04-03-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple

Nah. There are at least three companies offering kits and even selling turn-key Miatas with GM V-8's and T-56 six speeds. Lighter, more powerful, and more fuel efficient.

Half the fun is doing it yourself.

goof2 · 04-03-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple

Nah. There are at least three companies offering kits and even selling turn-key Miatas with GM V-8's and T-56 six speeds. Lighter, more powerful, and more fuel efficient.

You don't need to have a bulge put in the hood to clear the intake system with the LS versions either.

z06boy · 04-03-2009, 10:37 AM

The monster Miata or another version of it would be a beast and a blast to drive. Similar to the Cobra kit cars I would imagine. I've driven two of the Cobra replicas...one from Superformance and one from FactoryFive Racing

but never a V8 Miata. Well come to think of it I've never driven a Miata period.

goof2 · 04-03-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

The monster Miata or another version of it would be a beast and a blast to drive. Similar to the Cobra kit cars I would imagine. I've driven two of the Cobra replicas...one from Superformance and one from FactoryFive Racing

but never a V8 Miata. Well come to think of it I've never driven a Miata period.

I think the biggest difference would be the inability to put serious tires on the Miata without significant body work. Putting 400+ horsepower through 225s is guaranteed to induce some pucker.

z06boy · 04-03-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by goof2

I think the biggest difference would be the inability to put serious tires on the Miata without significant body work. Putting 400+ horsepower through 225s is guaranteed to induce some pucker.

Very true. I had 225's on a 92 5.0 Mustang with 440 rwhp so I switched to 245's and it was better but still not enough meat.

My Vette has 295's but still no match for the power without putting drag radials on it.

From a roll they both were/are fun.

Chris S · 04-03-2009, 07:55 PM

V8 Miatas are fun, but I don't have time for a project car, and I shuffling 5 vehicles around the garage/driveway is already a royal PITA. Can't wait to sell the old Miata, and we're thinking about selling the Jetta. The M3, new Miata, and Ridgeline would make a great combo and cover all our needs.

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03-30-2009, 04:27 PM	#2
Rsv1000R WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,059	I always suggested to my son he could ride in the back of the Z, But it's not a real trunk as it opens to the passenger compartment, and I'm not sure he could fold himself into it anymore....

03-30-2009, 04:47 PM	#3
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I rode in the "trunk" of a Beetle all the time when I was 5-6

04-03-2009, 09:54 AM	#4
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	www.monstermiata.com. Don't be a vagina.

04-03-2009, 10:37 AM	#7
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	The monster Miata or another version of it would be a beast and a blast to drive. Similar to the Cobra kit cars I would imagine. I've driven two of the Cobra replicas...one from Superformance and one from FactoryFive Racing but never a V8 Miata. Well come to think of it I've never driven a Miata period.

04-03-2009, 07:55 PM	#10
Chris S Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '07 KTM Super Duke (for sale), '07 KTM 300 XC-W Posts: 171	V8 Miatas are fun, but I don't have time for a project car, and I shuffling 5 vehicles around the garage/driveway is already a royal PITA. Can't wait to sell the old Miata, and we're thinking about selling the Jetta. The M3, new Miata, and Ridgeline would make a great combo and cover all our needs.