Bmw Z2

[super66]

Originally Posted by chiefsalami

at least it doesn't look like ass. And that means a lot.

amen to all you said chief but especially the quote above. The WRX, ugly, the S2000 looks like a straight up shoe, the Z4 ugly, the solstice gimicky, can you say crossfire, PT cruiser, Prowler, cars of the moment.....but no staying power.....

The porsche looks great...all around great....now the Z2 is an improvement on the Z4, but my only concern is it looks like it might be really small, and real little convertibles like the MR2 spyder I just saw over lunch tend to be better for a nice blonde to drive...

Now if I could only quit liking the miata so damn much!

but Z2 looks good, even Kronix has to admitt

[Brucelee]

"Now if I could only quit liking the miata so damn much!"

For what it is, the miata is a great little car.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by Brucelee

"Now if I could only quit liking the miata so damn much!"

For what it is, the miata is a great little car.

Hi,

I'm about 99% there toward trading my Boxster for an '07 MX-5 w/ retractable top (does not take up any trunk space).

I could care less about prestige, status or bling, I don't need PORSCHE on the hood badge to feel good about myself. A Miata can give me the performance of the Boxster with very little modification. But, it's reliable, cheap to maintain, and just as much fun.

Going to a Dealer this weekend and if they have one, I'll see what I get in trade, if it's good enough, I'm gone, no regrets about owning the Boxster or losing it... it's just another in a long line of cars for me...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[Brucelee]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

I'm about 99% there toward trading my Boxster for an '07 MX-5 w/ retractable top (does not take up any trunk space).

I could care less about prestige, status or bling, I don't need PORSCHE on the hood badge to feel good about myself. A Miata can give me the performance of the Boxster with very little modification. But, it's reliable, cheap to maintain, and just as much fun.

Going to a Dealer this weekend and if they have one, I'll see what I get in trade, if it's good enough, I'm gone, no regrets about owning the Boxster or losing it... it's just another in a long line of cars for me...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

You may want to chat with my co-owner of the site, RKWEI. Richard has one fast Miata, Turbo and all. Frankly, it is scary fun to drive.

[Perfectlap]

retractable hard tops is all the rage now I see. But for the Miata I think its not so good. That car really is not the safest option in winter weather. It's no match for an SUV from a side impact. If I had a wifey I would not allow her to drive such a car for daily use. I see that strictly as a Sunday driver. The Boxster is no winter car either but its crash worthyness seem way better,

anyhoo had my Miata for what was supposed to be one year and quickly turned into 5 happy years (except for that unerving 2nd gen motor lifter tap). The BoxsterS is not as much fun to drive as that old Japnase sardine can. The closest thing to a kart I've ever driven (never driven an elise).

Speaking of Elise I looked at that Z2 article and they are striving for barebones weight barely above 2 tons with an S model at 250HP and the M at 300 HP.
I'd hold off on that 07 Miata with retractable hard top the Z2 may beat the Miata at its own nimble/light weight game (granted at a much highr cost)\.

[NickCats]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

I'm about 99% there toward trading my Boxster for an '07 MX-5 w/ retractable top (does not take up any trunk space).

I could care less about prestige, status or bling, I don't need PORSCHE on the hood badge to feel good about myself. A Miata can give me the performance of the Boxster with very little modification. But, it's reliable, cheap to maintain, and just as much fun.

Going to a Dealer this weekend and if they have one, I'll see what I get in trade, if it's good enough, I'm gone, no regrets about owning the Boxster or losing it... it's just another in a long line of cars for me...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Jim,

So, are you still a Boxster owner or are you now a Miata owner ?

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by NickCats

Jim,

So, are you still a Boxster owner or are you now a Miata owner ?

Hi,

Actually, my plans were waylaid and I didn't get to a Dealer. Mrs. MNBoxster's company had bid on the 2007 President's Cup Tourney to be held in Montreal next September (she did the '05 President's Cup in Mannassas/ Wash. DC).

The contract was initially given to a Canadian company (who does the F1 catering) and after meeting with the PGA, the PGA decided they weren't up to the task, so in a surprise move, the contract was recinded and given to my wife's company instead.

So, she had to fly to Montreal to meet with the Tournament Committeee there and get things started. We were married and honeymooned in Montreal, so we decided to go together and left Sat. am.

She's in meetings 'til Wed. and we'll spend the rest of the week playing in one of our favorite cities. I'll be back home late Sunday, so maybe that week I can get to a Dealership and make my comparisons and decide...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99