[Mgs] Miata Question

Charles Hill chillmog at sbcglobal.net
Thu Feb 21 22:16:58 MST 2008


Bill,

Glad you like your Mazda.  I looked at them quite seriously but bought a 
Honda S2000.  Not that much more than a comparably equipped MX5.  And I 
don't care about a retractable hardtop. 

Charles Hill

Wilkmanracing at aol.com wrote:
> I'm a died in the wool sports car fan.  And, I own four vintage  British 
> sports cars to prove it.  I also own 2008 MX5 Miata, with  convertible hardtop.  I 
> completely understand concerns posted about  weight.  Cars are getting way to 
> heavy these days....ridiculously  heavy.  But, the added features in the 
> retractable hardtop MX5 have  been compensated for with obsessive attention to 
> weight, balance, and  performance in the overall car.  In short, this car is 
> brilliant.  If  you really love sports cars you owe it to yourself to buy one of 
> these.   For under $30,000 you get more sports car than twice that amount would 
> buy in  another brand.  Take a look at these videos if you have any doubts.
>  
> _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz667IYwGGA&feature=related_ 
> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz667IYwGGA&feature=related) 
>  
> _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-6qB-tvq5A&NR=1_ 
> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-6qB-tvq5A&NR=1) 
>  
> Bill Wilkman
> 1960 MGA
> 1958 Bugeye
> 1958 Morgan Plus 4
> 1961 Austin Healey BT7
> 2008 Mazda MX5


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