Finally made it in for a test drive

[MoonieGT]

I know that hurricane weather is hardly ideal for test driving a convertible, but I made it out to freeman mazda this morning and test drove an mx5. The car I drove was a PHRT Touring 6-speed.

Before I drove the car I was worried about the car feeling sluggish. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the car felt surprisingly quick. Pay no attention to the various 0-60 numbers you see reported. The mx5 is not slow (I've seen 6.5 to as high as 7.9)

The transmission was fantastic. The clutch travel is short and effortless. I drive an 07 Mustang GT and the clutch is my car is WAY stiffer and travels maybe 2.5 times as far before being fully pressed. Very impressed with the transmission.

Handling was obviously great. I've never driven a car that small before and it felt great. The steering felt just right. Not too light or too heavy. My Mustang's steering is very light, which makes it feel numb with not very much input.

Overall I was very impressed with the mx5 and I'm strongly considering it for my next car.

[MadMonkey]

Now go try out an NA

[MoonieGT]

test driving an na and nb is on my to do list

[mk2tmr2]

if you plan on modifying the car, I'd recommend driving one modified similar to your goals. Even basic suspension mods make it a completely different car. Depending on your budget, you may decide that a nicely modified NA or NB would be preferable to a similarly priced (pre owned) to much more expensive (new) stock NC.

[MoonieGT]

I'm also toying with the idea of a used nb as a second car instead of a new nc to be my daily driver.

[MadMonkey]

I'm also toying with the idea of a used nb as a second car instead of a new nc to be my daily driver.

I have an Integra for a DD and my NA as a second car; after driving the Teg for a while it's an absolute joy to jump into the Miata and fool around

And I agree with what mk2tmr2 said... my Miata, while a great stock car, didn't really "wake up" until I put my AGX shocks and Tein springs on it. I'm sure there's a few guys around who will be happy to let you get some wheel time in one of their cars so you can decide what you want

[mk2tmr2]

You're more than welcome to come drive mine. Just be prepared to list that Mustang on Craigslist afterwards

[SirHustlerEsq]

NA is fo lyphe, son.