Which would you choose given similar vintage and price?

NC.1 Miata or Solstice GXP (you know the one with the boost)

I like them both, but cant decide which is better.

 

As much as I like the Kappa, I'd choose the NC for three reasons:

1: The soft-top on the Solstice / Sky is annoying to deal with.

2: Aftermarket parts support is better for the NC.

3: Since Mazda still exists, OEM parts support (both availability and cost) for the NC will likely also be better, particularly as the cars age.

 

For street car I'd choose the Solstice
For race car or part time race car I'd choose NC.

Turbocharging for the NC has still a LONGGGG way to go to reach NA/NB levels. While you can throw a bunch of bolt ons and tune on the Solstice and have a very fun daily.

For race car NC is lighter, and more capable.

My .02

 

What are you talking about with the top, does it just work better?

When I look at solstice/skys for sale I see alot of them say they have had their top replaced, I was wondering if there is a common problem with them.

 

I'd pick the Sky over the Solstice.
The debate of an NC miata vs the Solstice is tough. I think I'd pick the NC with the retractable hardtop. Then I'd build it similar to Mann's NC, but maybe a different turbo?

 

Solstice so we don't have to read your **** threads anymore.

 

 

LeBaron.

 

So, what you're saying is that the extent of the neurological damage was much greater than originally thought?

 

I was this close to suggesting a Maserati TC by Chrysler, but I figured I'd better keep it within the OP's budget.

 

Ultimate baller post.

 

You're fucken right!
I wanted to comment on that post, but I was left absolutely speechless. I was like, "wtf just happened?"

 

I drove a bolt on +tune solstice and liked it.

It tasted like cherry chapstick.

 

Fully turbonated, fully luxurianated.

 

Turbo not hit block, so it must be fine.

 

whats up with that timing tension pulley? double bolted?

 

Are we really comparing the Solstice to the NC?

Boost that ****. You know the one I'm talking about.

 

Looks to be an eccentric for adjustment and bolt for locking.

 

The Solstice is cool looking but very impractical. The top sucks, no trunk, and no parts.

 

non-subjectively, it's one of the ugliest cars ever invented. get head examined.