Miata and Boxster Experience

[kabel]

I had both until recently (and plan to own another in the future). Both fun in different ways like you said

[CRCGuy]

nice write up! I used to own an NA miata (95). boy do I regret selling it. was great fun and 100% reliable. drove it to 110k miles and never replaced anything but timing belt due to age--it never broke--not that it would matter since it's a non-interference engine.

one comment: I'm actually cross-shopping these two cars. I could afford a new 911. But a bit like you, I care more about how enjoyable the car is. So I will test drive the 2009 Miata which supposedly has brought back the handling of the earlier cars (less roll/dive than first years of NC) and see how it compares.

But if you never drive them back to back, you probably don't appreciate how much slower the Miata is. I ended up selling mine because I drove a faster car one day and was suddently disappointed in the pick up of my miata and sold it. Dumb move. I guess ignorance truly is bliss.

[Mike_Yi]

For me at 6'4", the Miata is not an option without racing seats. That's the only reason I ruled it out when shopping.

[KevinH1990]

I owned two NA's - a 90 "B" package and a 94M Edition. The 90 was smashed by a falling tree in a tropical storm and I sold the 94 after I bought my Boxster. Here are the details if anyone is interested. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/342258

I really enjoyed the Miatas and due to their low purchase and maintenance costs they are a lot of fun for the money. I wish I could have kept my Miata but it is hard to justify two sports cars.

I had two reasons for switching: (1) I really needed to scratch my Boxster itch and (2) I had too many close calls with people in SUV's and pick ups almost hitting me. The Miata just leaves you feeling more vulnerable than the Boxster.