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    Default S13 240SX vs NA Miata which one and why? Discuss

    Haha I seem to post a topic like this every week...seriously haha But yea my parents are kinda pushing me if I want to get this done do it SOON, before I have no time to look at cars *shrugs*

    So here's the situation. I currently drive a 2003 Nissan Sentra Ser Spec V. It was bought by my parents so I could have a car to drive from home to university and to work and back, as my parents didn't have time to drive me to either.

    Now it's come to a time, I want something RWD. Something small and fun And my brother needs a car now since his university + job is downtown. Although at this current time my parents don't feel like spending another 30K CND for another car, since we have other things that we need to buy. (yes everything is paid in cash before anyone asks, so there is nothing owed on the spec v)

    So I made a deal with my parents because at the time I was getting a car, I wanted a used RWD car (which was about 2 years ago), but they wouldn't let me an 18 year old kid that just started a job, going to university drive a used car...for some reason.

    Basically I can give my Spec V to my brother, and my parents will buy me some RWD car. As of right now, it's a debate between a Miata and a 240SX...funny thing is my parents like the miata alot more than the S13 240SX, so they are giving me a more 'flexable' budget (like 2X as much haha) to find a miata with, just because they like the miata. But my mind seems to change every week or so on cars haha, but I think these two are the more serious choices that I have

    Basically this is all I'm looking for, since I have no experience with either car.

    I need a car that can be driven in winter
    I need a pretty reliable car stock
    I need a car when modded can get to high 12s low 13s 1/4 mile on stock internals (maybe lower if stock drivability is comprimised too much)
    A car that can look sexy with just rims + body kit no crazy front end converions
    A car that would be good for autox
    A car that would be good for daily driving
    Straight line performance matters to me as much as cornering

    Yet another options is I could KEEP my car and basically screw my brother over for a car (don't ask how that works) so he basically wouldn't get anything.

    Basically I've laid out some basic pros and cons:

    Pros for S13:
    I know about this car
    I'm pro-nissan
    I know what the limits of the car would be
    it's larger + more room
    TONS of aftermarket potential
    the non-pig nose hatch looks nice

    Cons for S13:
    Limited front suspension travel
    VERY dated interior
    Hard to find in good condition
    smaller budget to purchase one from
    to get the power I want engine swap is required
    the chassis isn't so stiff

    Pro Miata:
    Nicer interior
    Convertable with optional hard top
    shorter shifter
    lighter
    stiffer chassis
    larger budget to find one with

    Cons Miata:
    smaller
    doesn't look as good stock
    I have limited knowledge on the car
    Convertable (yes this is a con as well as a pro)
    it's an 'old guy car'?

    If you guys have anything else to add to the list feel free.
    Last edited by Daemos; 07-23-2004 at 11:47 PM.

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    I thougth the Miata was seen as a chicks car

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    u might not be able to hit 12's or 13' with either car, but i would buy a 240 miatas are for the ladies

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    well miatas are pretty nice the new ones that is and the mazda speed version but since it had to be used i would lean over to the 240! your choice though

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    pick the one u more comfortable with...

    with the miata u ain't shelling out crazy amounts of money to swap the engine and building it up.

    it's not hard to go onto www.miataforum.com and find info about it.

    i personally would get the miata b/c of the handling characteristics and i know i can find a better condition miata than i will ever find a 240; bodykits abound.. take the effort to find them

    it's not like the miata doesn't have a large aftermarket support either.. just lotsa ppl dunno about it.

    turbomiata on this board has an FMII turbo kit i believe... mad power.

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    I think you will like the miata more.. Yes.. It's a chicks car.. But it will dance circles around the 240...
    But you will miss the so called trunk space in the 240

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    The miata is a chick car until I put a nice body kit on it

    The RSX/Celicas are also chick cars

    The only real problem I have with 240s is finding one in MINT condition that isn't going for like 8-12K (this is for an S13 now...)
    The ones going for what I would call a 'good' price are all rusted POS.

    But yea a 240 was my first choice since over 2 years ago (before this 'drift craze') when they were plentiful and cheap.

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    man, why do ppl keep calling the miata a "chick car"
    it's one of the most respected sports cars in the world.

    if you want to find a body kit for the miata and get the drift look

    http://www.sankouauto.com/index2.htm

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    I you do decide on the Miata, get the 1994 pre OBD I 1.8L. Try and find one that has a Torsen and you will be set.

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    i'd say go with the 240sx

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    it's a chick car. and I will drive by you in mine and slap you in the face with my penis.



    there's nothing wrong with the 240sx. it's a good car too. its more practical than a miata. but once you start dumping the same amounts of money into modifications, you'll see the miata start running circles around an s13. just the nature of the car.

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    if your talking about an cctually S13 i would say get that. becuase they are just crazy pimp. RHD Turbo cool little features.....

    but i know the miata handels like its on rails with the right amount of tuning. theres a couple guys on this board that know what they are talking about...just get what you feel comfy with

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    240sx not 180SX.

    big diffrence

    PS should a chicks car drive circles around a 'man's car?

    The miata isn't a chick car, if it is, the Celica and RSX are DEFINATLY chick cars.

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    Originally posted by Daemos
    240sx not 180SX.

    big diffrence

    PS should a chicks car drive circles around a 'man's car?

    The miata isn't a chick car, if it is, the Celica and RSX are DEFINATLY chick cars.
    S13 is the chasis code of both

    and why is this turning into a nutswinging contest over which car is less masculine?
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