Miata VS. 240sx

[GatorS14]

I didn't see a thread like this, and since these cars (IMO) are similar to each other in different ways maybe ya'll could express your opinions on the miata vs. 240sx.

the cons i see with the miata are:*they are convertable(which they do make hard tops)*they are a little smaller than 240's

the pros i see are:*RWD*many engine options(supercharger,turbo,bigger engines)

Any ex-miata owners or current miata owners please post opinions.

And just out of curiosity which would you rather have?

a s13(h/b or trunk)KA-T 250rwhp or 90-97 mx5 miata supercharged 220 rwhp?

thanks for input

[coloradoracerboi]

I don't know but my moms best friend has an 02 Miata top of the line model its really cute....I'll have to see if she will race before we sell my 240..

[Nathan]

I dont fit in Miata's...but I'd love for my girlfriend to get one!

[AZhitman]

This has been discussed ad nauseum - Search.

If you ever get a chance to drive a Miata, do so. I highly recommend the experience to ANYONE.

Afterwards, all other 5-speeds feel like crap.

[GatorS14]

This has been discussed ad nauseum - Search.

I might be blind but,i could not find the thread.

which would ya'll rather have ?

s13 KA-t or miata supercharged ????

thanks

[RobDET]

nissans do have crappy shifters. Also the first gen MR2 has a really really great shifter

[RobDET]

i would pick the miata. But neither choice is the route i would go.

A flyin' miata turbokit would be my #1 choice out of all the options for both cars

[Repo Man]

nissans do have crappy shifters. Also the first gen MR2 has a really really great shifter

Dude, if you want a craptastic shifter, drive a DSM. They REALLY suck.

I don't think Nissans are bad in that respect, especially with a decent short shifter.

With regard to the Miata, awesome car. Like a go-kart, but too small for me to live with every day. It's also the only car that I see all the time that makes my 240 look big.

[MainEvent212]

umm...both cars are RWD...did i miss something?

[Bubba1]

They're both great handling attractive reliable inexpensive underpowered cars, so there is no bad choice with either.

The Miata is not for drivers over 6'tall and it's very small. The 240sx is a bigger, more versatile car. So, if you're going on a trip, with one+ passenger and luggage or going on a large shopping trip, you won't fit it all in a Miata. I've driven several Miatas, and they never fail to put a big smile on my face. But when I was buying a daily driver, I went with the 240. Just as fun but more practical.

[240SXer]

Depends on what you're doing. Are you talking about Drag Racing? track Racing? Drifting? Which car is better for what? There are many different aspects of a car. Is a Ferrari Enzo better than a Civic 4door? if you're trying to take 5 people across the country it is. Stupid example, but you see my point.

[SeVa-S13]

If you're Christopher Lowell - Miata, all the way.Otherwise - 240

[Holisticbeatz]

I never looked at Miatas the same after I saw the movie Corky Romano.

[[Zero-S]]

Explain.

[jdmfreak]

Yea that movie was pretty gay imo.

[stutt944]

240 (hatch, coupe, or conv.) over any miata. i too suffer from long appendages. well, i wouldn't say "suffer."

240SXer...your sig is too damn long, imo.

[OneFastStanza]

Depends on what you want the car for. If I had a choice in dedicated track ****** for cheap it would be a Miata hands down. They are awesome at the strip (with turbo) and kick a$$ a the AutoX stock or otherwise. There are a few around here that pull double duty and they do it well. They are awesome cars. As for the convertable thing, throw a rollbar on it and it will greatly stiffen the chassis.

If you are wanting something a little more practical I say 240. They have a little more room and can have many fun things done to them.

[Nismo_Freak]

The Miata can run a good 18 psi worth of boost on the 1.6L motors all day long. They are rock solid little motors and can output some smackdown.

They have more handling ability than the 240SX in stock form, and are killer on the auto-x course.

My only complaint is they are like a motorcycle w/ 4 wheels. Your not safe at all in them.

[SmithSR]

I've driven several Miatas, and they never fail to put a big smile on my face.

:ylsuper

Me exact thoughts. I remember a wet road situation in a miata, heavy traffic keeping me from making a left-hand turn onto a busy avenue. I take a right, hoping for an opening in oncoming traffic to pull a quick 180, so I can head in the direction I originally intended. Plodding along in second gear at 35mph, I'm watching oncoming traffic, and I see my opening. Slowing slightly, I quickly mash the clutch, shove the gear lever back into first, yank the wheel hard left, and hammer the throttle. The burst of power from the little 4 cylinder engine, combined with a quick steering ratio and slightly slick roads provided me with a picture perfect 180degree powered slide...and on my way I went. Test driving customer's cars(miata belonged to a used car dealer, so, no holds barred) has never been so fun...except maybe for the "high speed vibration diagnosis" top speed run in a v12 SL600...but i digress...:oface

Bottom line, the Miata offers a quick, spirited driving experience. The car is nimble, tossable, and responsive. Every "sports" or "sporty" car manufacturer seeks to deliver such and experience. Two thumbs up for the Miata!

-Phil

P.S.: this HAS been discussed many times, and most agree that the Miata is great, if maybe a bit too small.

[red240ne]

the older miatas look like butt. but the newer generation is pretty sleek and good lookin and they produce as much power as a KA.

[tre-dog]

whats up

[jdmfreak]

Welcome to Nico tre-dog.

[GatorS14]

I've spent the last couple of days on a miata forum and those little 1.6 seem to be strong in the stock form under boost.Greddy makes a turbo kit for like $1100 with no intercooler.but most throw a saab or a starion i/c on there .pretty much with around $2500-$3000 you can make a lil' badass miata.light weight,rwd,& boostin'.

[MiataMe]

Yes Miatas are fun!I was buying a 240SX, I wanted somthing RWD, manual, reliable and affordable. I always loved Miatas but no way would my gf let me get somthing so small. For weeks I was looking in want ads for a suitable 240. Then I found it. A 1994 black and tan Miata. I never should have but I called up the guy and went for a test drive...I owned the car a few hours later. It is the overall package that just stands out from a 240. The engine is the ballz and a US version 240 just can't provide that. The shifter is so tight, and the tossibility is unmatched. One major divsion however is the interior. The gen 1 240 seats are the worst thing that has ever come out of Japan. My moms 93 vert is hardly drivable on long trips and there is NO support to speak of. My first planned mod was new seats, how bad is that??

But I still do like 240s, I just can't be ripped away from my, now supercharged (7psi) Miata!

[creophus]

Thanks for the info...those of us with stock engines in our S14s should take this to heart so we don't get spanked by a Miata on the streets.

[Stoneage_Turbo]

"Afterwards, all other 5-speeds feel like crap."

amen AZ , i got 2 wordas for you "snick snick" hitman knows what i mean

there still the 13b twin turbo miata project idea sitting on the back burner ..man i need to complete scholl and get a damned job

ive always enjoyed watching the SCCA Spec miata series