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Originally Posted by finnbow

You said they were comparable. In my mind, a hatchback and a roadster are two completely different animals. One of the few cars on the road today truly comparable to the new MX-5 Miata is the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth (and it's actually a Mazda MX-5 with some different sheet metal and a different badge). And yes, I'm somewhat of a car geek.

If you want to see a real thing of beauty and innovation, read up on the new MX-5 RF convertible hardtop. People are chomping at the bit to get a chance to buy one of these.

I said I compared them in 2011, you countered with they aren't comparable and then I pointed out once again that I had indeed compared them. In my mind they were among the potential replacements for the rental car insurance was temporarily funding.

I've test driven the current Miata soft top.

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Originally Posted by nailer

I said I compared them in 2011, you countered with they aren't comparable and then I pointed out once again that I had indeed compared them. In my mind they were among the potential replacements for the rental car insurance was temporarily funding.

I've test driven the current Miata soft top.

Not to put too fine a point on it, but I said:

"The GTI isn't comparable to the Miata," to which you responded "Of course it is."

And it still isn't comparable, whether or not you chose to compare them. If you chose to compare a Rolls Royce to a Kia, that still doesn't make them comparable.

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Originally Posted by finnbow

Not to put too fine a point on it, but I said:

"The GTI isn't comparable to the Miata," to which you responded "Of course it is."

And it still isn't comparable, whether or not you chose to compare them. If you chose to compare a Rolls Royce to a Kia, that still doesn't make them comparable.

I compared them and found the Miata lacking. I also in the end found the GTI lacking and selected a hard top convertible with 2 doors and 4 seats. All told I compared six cars, all comparable within the context of the comparison.

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Originally Posted by nailer

I compared them and found the Miata lacking. I also in the end found the GTI lacking and selected a hard top convertible with 2 doors and 4 seats. All told I compared six cars, all comparable within the context of the comparison.

Cool. The newest Miata, though significantly improved, is indeed somewhat of a bare-bones vehicle (deliberately) lacking certain amenities. That's what makes it attractive to roadster fans. I'd buy one of the new MX-5 RF's if I could fit into it, but I don't come close. FWIW, I currently drive a Mazda6, a car offering a great driving experience, reliability, looks and fuel economy at a very affordable price.