I prefer my Mazda Miata 1.6 '99 (Limited Edition 'Magic'):
So Miatas are only 1.6L in Europe, huh. . . I think they're 1.8L in America and Japan, which ends up making them quite speedy.
I was looking at the new Miata Turbo a few weeks ago, but the front air scoop is a bit ugly. The upcoming MX-5, which will be built on the RX-8 chassis, will be more interesting.
Too bad it's not supposed to have a 1.3L engine. (RX-5!) I think they are going with the 2.3L 4 in the current Mazda3S, but may switch to high output 2L that's supposed to show up soon in the Mazdaspeed3.
So Miatas are only 1.6L in Europe, huh. . . I think they're 1.8L in America and Japan, which ends up making them quite speedy.
You can also get a 1.9l version (146 hp) here. My 1.6l (110 hp) has a max speed of about 120 mph, which is enough for my needs. At over 100 mph it gets a bit loud with the top down... I prefer highways to the Autobahn anyway: more curves - more fun
Comparing the two cars, I wasn't impressed by the Smart:
* I didn't like the the 'automatic'
Yeah, could be better. But with the "Sport Equipment" you'll get Tiptronic (change gears with buttons at the steering weel), and then it's real fun.
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* It was far more difficult and incomfortable to enter the Smart than the Miata even though the cars are both very low.
You have to get used to it. After two months practicing, no problem. 8)
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* Opening the roof (and that's the whole point of roadster) in the smart is a pain in the ass: You have get out of the car to put the two bars from above the windows into their holdings under the hood.
No problem for me: I got the hard top, and this can be removed and stoved in less than two minutes. Not as nice as automatic, but it works ok.
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* The interior just looks cheap and plasticy.
Well yes, but I kind of like it.
For me, the Smart is OK, I like the style and it fits me well. And I wanted to have something different. Think Different.
Yeah, could be better. But with the "Sport Equipment" you'll get Tiptronic (change gears with buttons at the steering weel), and then it's real fun.
My car had the same equipment. I tried using the buttons, but holding the wheel so I could reach the buttons felt awkward. Maybe with some more practice ... But I personally prefer the short 'joystick' of my car. If you like the buttons - great.
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No problem for me: I got the hard top, and this can be removed and stoved in less than two minutes. Not as nice as automatic, but it works ok.
I had the 'automatic' roof. Without removing the bars, you practically just have a coupé with a sliding roof. I can open or close my roof in less than 10 seconds without leaving my seat. We have quite many Smart Roadsters here (the DCX and smart HQs are in the area), and I see much less Smarts completely open than other roadsters. Probably it's too much of a hassle to remove the bars on short distances for most owners...
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For me, the Smart is OK, I like the style and it fits me well. And I wanted to have something different. Think Different.
To each his own, that's the whole point of having choices . As Smart is one of our customers, I'm happy with every sold Smart, too .
There was another killer criteria for me: The 'trunk' is just too small. I do archery as a hobby and my bow case doesn't fit neither in the front compartment nor in the rear 'glass box'.
I always think of the Smart as a 21st century bugeye sprite. Not sure I like it though. How can anyone diss the Mini? If an AWD version ever came out, I might have to break my "no new cars" rule. Then again, for the cost, you could build up one hell of an El Camino!
I liked the look of the face-lifted Miata when it first appeared, but the face looks sorta bland. And what's up with Mazda and the piss poor sports car ergos (for anyone over 6'4") Having sampled the RX-8, and the RX-7, and merely sat in the Miata, from which I was looking right over the windscreen (!). They really would be great sports cars, even better with a GM 350 small block instead of that rotary nonesense
My car is not worth posting. My parents BMW is however. But since its about our rides here is something a little different. My Ellsworth Truth is worth about AU$4.5K more then my little Mazda.
For any mountain bikers out there: 23.5Lbs Weight: 2004 Ellsworth Truth, King ISO wheelset, SRAM XO, FSA Carbon Pros, Egg Beater Twin Ti, Easton EC70 Bars and post, Selle Italia SLR, Shimano XT/XTR Disk Brakes..... It rides like a dream.
I just got mine back . . . it was getting a tune up
I saw this thread so I had my man take a picture:
BTW: nothng is more absurd and embarassing as seeing someone driving a Hummer . .
Its like seeing someone's hash-marked underwear in public . . . it is so transparent . . . and if you don't know what I mean . . . don't bother replying...
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Originally posted by GSpotter
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I prefer my Mazda Miata 1.6 '99 (Limited Edition 'Magic'):
So Miatas are only 1.6L in Europe, huh. . . I think they're 1.8L in America and Japan, which ends up making them quite speedy.
I was looking at the new Miata Turbo a few weeks ago, but the front air scoop is a bit ugly. The upcoming MX-5, which will be built on the RX-8 chassis, will be more interesting.
Too bad it's not supposed to have a 1.3L engine. (RX-5!) I think they are going with the 2.3L 4 in the current Mazda3S, but may switch to high output 2L that's supposed to show up soon in the Mazdaspeed3.
Originally posted by Splinemodel
So Miatas are only 1.6L in Europe, huh. . . I think they're 1.8L in America and Japan, which ends up making them quite speedy.
You can also get a 1.9l version (146 hp) here. My 1.6l (110 hp) has a max speed of about 120 mph, which is enough for my needs. At over 100 mph it gets a bit loud with the top down... I prefer highways to the Autobahn anyway: more curves - more fun
Originally posted by GSpotter
Comparing the two cars, I wasn't impressed by the Smart:
* I didn't like the the 'automatic'
Yeah, could be better. But with the "Sport Equipment" you'll get Tiptronic (change gears with buttons at the steering weel), and then it's real fun.
* It was far more difficult and incomfortable to enter the Smart than the Miata even though the cars are both very low.
You have to get used to it. After two months practicing, no problem. 8)
* Opening the roof (and that's the whole point of roadster) in the smart is a pain in the ass: You have get out of the car to put the two bars from above the windows into their holdings under the hood.
No problem for me: I got the hard top, and this can be removed and stoved in less than two minutes. Not as nice as automatic, but it works ok.
* The interior just looks cheap and plasticy.
Well yes, but I kind of like it.
For me, the Smart is OK, I like the style and it fits me well. And I wanted to have something different. Think Different.
Originally posted by durin oakenskin
Yeah, could be better. But with the "Sport Equipment" you'll get Tiptronic (change gears with buttons at the steering weel), and then it's real fun.
My car had the same equipment. I tried using the buttons, but holding the wheel so I could reach the buttons felt awkward. Maybe with some more practice ... But I personally prefer the short 'joystick' of my car. If you like the buttons - great.
No problem for me: I got the hard top, and this can be removed and stoved in less than two minutes. Not as nice as automatic, but it works ok.
I had the 'automatic' roof. Without removing the bars, you practically just have a coupé with a sliding roof. I can open or close my roof in less than 10 seconds without leaving my seat. We have quite many Smart Roadsters here (the DCX and smart HQs are in the area), and I see much less Smarts completely open than other roadsters. Probably it's too much of a hassle to remove the bars on short distances for most owners...
For me, the Smart is OK, I like the style and it fits me well. And I wanted to have something different. Think Different.
To each his own, that's the whole point of having choices . As Smart is one of our customers, I'm happy with every sold Smart, too .
There was another killer criteria for me: The 'trunk' is just too small. I do archery as a hobby and my bow case doesn't fit neither in the front compartment nor in the rear 'glass box'.
2003 Corolla LE
I liked the look of the face-lifted Miata when it first appeared, but the face looks sorta bland. And what's up with Mazda and the piss poor sports car ergos (for anyone over 6'4") Having sampled the RX-8, and the RX-7, and merely sat in the Miata, from which I was looking right over the windscreen (!). They really would be great sports cars, even better with a GM 350 small block instead of that rotary nonesense
I get a solid 42 miles per gal and the car is not yet broken in completely.
Fellowship
I use a Griffin iTrip and place the iPod in the passenger square holder on the far right of the last image (you can barely see it).
For any mountain bikers out there: 23.5Lbs Weight: 2004 Ellsworth Truth, King ISO wheelset, SRAM XO, FSA Carbon Pros, Egg Beater Twin Ti, Easton EC70 Bars and post, Selle Italia SLR, Shimano XT/XTR Disk Brakes..... It rides like a dream.
Hey, same color as johnsocal's Mini, EmAn's Corolla and my ZX! Sweeeet.
I like to PS vehicles to give me ideas about how they will look.
I really NEED a truck so I am looking at this one:
I am not sure why yellow appeals to me, but hey, why fight it.
Just bought it a week ago. It was on sale, half price. I waited in line from ten the night before until 8 AM. I got it for $1000
Campagnolo Centaur 20 group
Campagnolo Scirocco wheels
Standard 7005 alu frame
9,4 kg
I´ll buy a better frame soon.
On the first I´ll buy another one, a city bike. Perhaps this one:
last year during a summertrip.
girlfriend in the hummer beeing helped by me.
big bad "hummer" front.
Volvo V70R
Originally posted by CMA
My 2 cents
You disgust me. No blood for oil. Fur is murder. Free Tibet.
I saw this thread so I had my man take a picture:
BTW: nothng is more absurd and embarassing as seeing someone driving a Hummer . .
Its like seeing someone's hash-marked underwear in public . . . it is so transparent . . . and if you don't know what I mean . . . don't bother replying...
Originally posted by pfflam
I saw this thread so I had my man take a picture
Waitaminute. You're talking about the transparency of people driving Hummers and yet...you have a "man" who you can simply order to take a picture?