Talk me out of buying an NC for a daily
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Talk me out of buying an NC for a daily
So my 2008 vw jetta 2.5L has just hit 170k miles. I might be in the market for a new car and I have done some detailed reading on which ones would be epic to have:
1) Subaru BRZ
2) ND Miata
3) WRX or STI
One draw back is I want to only spend between $10-12k on the car and it will get 500 miles put on it a week. So I thought why not another miata so that i can cruise into and from work (45 min drive through a forest)...So I immediately thought of the NC miata with this front bumper: https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/26735
I think it actually looks tasteful and with some decent rims, tires, and suspension upgrades you got yourself a sweet looking ride.
Not sure the final drive is that appealing though because I would be cruising at 3500rpm.
So what is wrong with buying this miata? I know its the step child of all the others...but is this such a bad idea?? All flaming and comments are welcome!
1) Subaru BRZ
2) ND Miata
3) WRX or STI
One draw back is I want to only spend between $10-12k on the car and it will get 500 miles put on it a week. So I thought why not another miata so that i can cruise into and from work (45 min drive through a forest)...So I immediately thought of the NC miata with this front bumper: https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/26735
I think it actually looks tasteful and with some decent rims, tires, and suspension upgrades you got yourself a sweet looking ride.
Not sure the final drive is that appealing though because I would be cruising at 3500rpm.
So what is wrong with buying this miata? I know its the step child of all the others...but is this such a bad idea?? All flaming and comments are welcome!
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Great feedback. I guess i will need to arrange a test drive. With that front bumper tho that car would look mean! Hardtop is a must I would think.
Anyone on the page with one that can offer any criticisms of the car? Good? Bad? UGLY?!
Anyone on the page with one that can offer any criticisms of the car? Good? Bad? UGLY?!
#6
That bumper you linked is gross.
NC1s are gross looking.
NC2/3 are good looking.
Also, i finally drove an FRS a couple days ago. It was quite good. No real complaints other than the visibility wasn't awesome at first compared to the NB, but i think it was more of a perceived thing. It was never a problem. The NC feels more "refined" than the FRS does.
NC1s are gross looking.
NC2/3 are good looking.
Also, i finally drove an FRS a couple days ago. It was quite good. No real complaints other than the visibility wasn't awesome at first compared to the NB, but i think it was more of a perceived thing. It was never a problem. The NC feels more "refined" than the FRS does.
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And they don't have a BP, which is pretty much their strongest point.
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That bumper you linked is gross.
NC1s are gross looking.
NC2/3 are good looking.
Also, i finally drove an FRS a couple days ago. It was quite good. No real complaints other than the visibility wasn't awesome at first compared to the NB, but i think it was more of a perceived thing. It was never a problem. The NC feels more "refined" than the FRS does.
NC1s are gross looking.
NC2/3 are good looking.
Also, i finally drove an FRS a couple days ago. It was quite good. No real complaints other than the visibility wasn't awesome at first compared to the NB, but i think it was more of a perceived thing. It was never a problem. The NC feels more "refined" than the FRS does.
CM-FB1-NC-P - CarbonMiata front bumpers - MiataRoadster - High-performance service...and parts for Mazda Miata Roadsters
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Damn i might have ricer taste...Tell me one you like.
This link helps identify some aftermarket ones:
Roadster.Blog: MX-5 Roadster NC Front Styling
This link helps identify some aftermarket ones:
Roadster.Blog: MX-5 Roadster NC Front Styling
#15
They make for a great DD, I wish I hadn't traded mine in on the BRZ.
Concealer drove a poverty spec Twin. My BRZ Limited interior is leaps and bounds ahead of the interior that was in my '06 Grand Touring.
I'd like to get another NC, since they seem to get the forgotten stepchild, but BRZ's resale sucks *****. I'll pay one of you to steal it and total it.
Concealer drove a poverty spec Twin. My BRZ Limited interior is leaps and bounds ahead of the interior that was in my '06 Grand Touring.
I'd like to get another NC, since they seem to get the forgotten stepchild, but BRZ's resale sucks *****. I'll pay one of you to steal it and total it.
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They make for a great DD, I wish I hadn't traded mine in on the BRZ.
Concealer drove a poverty spec Twin. My BRZ Limited interior is leaps and bounds ahead of the interior that was in my '06 Grand Touring.
I'd like to get another NC, since they seem to get the forgotten stepchild, but BRZ's resale sucks *****. I'll pay one of you to steal it and total it.
Concealer drove a poverty spec Twin. My BRZ Limited interior is leaps and bounds ahead of the interior that was in my '06 Grand Touring.
I'd like to get another NC, since they seem to get the forgotten stepchild, but BRZ's resale sucks *****. I'll pay one of you to steal it and total it.
I prefer the NC chassis. I've sat in a BRZ Limited, and i'd put the interior on par with the later NC GTs. Both are WAY nicer than i personally require.