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jgatsby57 · 11-15-2008, 02:53 PM

Count me as a prior Miata owner. I had a '97, the last year they had the retractable headlights (I don't like the new design).

Great car, low maintenance costs and fun to drive. I traded it for my second Porsche (a cherry 944).

Comparing the two cars (Miata v. Box) is an apples/oranges thing to me. Personally, while I love my Boxster, the one advantage of the Miata was that I didn't worry so much about it. If I didn't wash it one week or went an extra few miles between oil changes, no problem, the thing was bullet proof. With the Box, I worry too much ("is that burning I smell.....?).

11-15-2008, 02:53 PM	#113
jgatsby57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: south FL Posts: 5	Miata ownership Count me as a prior Miata owner. I had a '97, the last year they had the retractable headlights (I don't like the new design). Great car, low maintenance costs and fun to drive. I traded it for my second Porsche (a cherry 944). Comparing the two cars (Miata v. Box) is an apples/oranges thing to me. Personally, while I love my Boxster, the one advantage of the Miata was that I didn't worry so much about it. If I didn't wash it one week or went an extra few miles between oil changes, no problem, the thing was bullet proof. With the Box, I worry too much ("is that burning I smell.....?).