View Poll Results: Corvette or Miata
Corvette convertible
6
60.00%
Miata convertible
4
40.00%
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Corvette or Miata
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Corvette or Miata
Hey guys, this is recycle13s fiancé (when you read this babe, I'm sorry.. Was just trying to help. I'm making steak & baked potatoes for dinner just the way you like it).
Redcycle13 is a corvette man through & through owning many z06 vettes, road race and track vettes over the years. Recently a young girl ran a red light and hit us, totaling out his baby, a 1200HP c5 corvette he built from the ground up and, owned over 10 years. He likes power.
Now he's thinking about getting a 2016 Miata convertible. He's never owned a Miata or test drove one. If any of you guys have ever debated this decision, owned or track drove a Miata could you leave a comment on your personal experience. Also what you see as pros or cons or maybe which c5, c6, or c7 would be cheaper than a Miata. Thank you guys! I appreciate any feedback you have to offer!
Redcycle13 is a corvette man through & through owning many z06 vettes, road race and track vettes over the years. Recently a young girl ran a red light and hit us, totaling out his baby, a 1200HP c5 corvette he built from the ground up and, owned over 10 years. He likes power.
Now he's thinking about getting a 2016 Miata convertible. He's never owned a Miata or test drove one. If any of you guys have ever debated this decision, owned or track drove a Miata could you leave a comment on your personal experience. Also what you see as pros or cons or maybe which c5, c6, or c7 would be cheaper than a Miata. Thank you guys! I appreciate any feedback you have to offer!
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If he can't decide between a Corvette and a Miata he really deserves to get the Miata
#4
Burning Brakes
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...nl&date=073016
Yup, LS3 powered late model Miata. Not cheap, but 1000 lb less than Z06
Yup, LS3 powered late model Miata. Not cheap, but 1000 lb less than Z06
#6
Team Owner
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...nl&date=073016
Yup, LS3 powered late model Miata. Not cheap, but 1000 lb less than Z06
Yup, LS3 powered late model Miata. Not cheap, but 1000 lb less than Z06
Last edited by JoesC5; 08-03-2016 at 02:59 PM.
#7
Burning Brakes
As for solstice, the query was Miata/Vette. I suppose we could ask about Nobles, Ariels, Factory 5 vehicles and more.
#8
Team Owner
The article I read a couple of days ago didn't mention that the $50,000 was on top of the $30,000. That makes a lot of difference. But, even at $80,000, it will still eat a C7 Z06 alive. Of course, with the fire sales going on to get rid of the 2016 Z06's, a new $81,000 2016 Z06 can be purchased for under $66,000(if you are eligible for the $2,000 loyalty discount).
Last edited by JoesC5; 08-04-2016 at 04:17 PM.