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  1. 08-20-2007, 10:48 PM #1
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    I guess it all depends on your definition of a sports car. To me, the handling is the most important aspect of it. I consider my miata a sportscar even though its slow as hell in a straight line.
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  2. 08-20-2007, 11:28 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by plv
    I guess it all depends on your definition of a sports car. To me, the handling is the most important aspect of it. I consider my miata a sportscar even though its slow as hell in a straight line.

    id call a miata a sports car
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  3. 08-21-2007, 09:22 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by plv
    I guess it all depends on your definition of a sports car. To me, the handling is the most important aspect of it. I consider my miata a sportscar even though its slow as hell in a straight line.
    The Miata, while underpowered, is a sportscar.
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  4. 08-21-2007, 10:12 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ran
    The Miata, while underpowered, is a sportscar.

    LOL @ Miata
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  5. 08-21-2007, 10:14 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sport20
    LOL @ Miata
    Sports Car International Top Sports Cars - 1990's
    1. Mazda Miata (NA)
    2. Porsche Boxster (986)
    3. Ferrari 550
    4. McLaren F1
    5. Porsche 911 (993)
    6. Acura NSX
    7. Ferrari F355
    8. Nissan 300ZX
    9. Lotus Elise
    10. Mazda RX-7 (FD)


    MSN Auto: http://autos.msn.com/advice/article.aspx?contentid=2904

    lol indeed.
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  6. 08-21-2007, 10:16 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ran
    Sports Car International Top Sports Cars - 1990's
    1. Mazda Miata (NA)
    2. Porsche Boxster (986)
    3. Ferrari 550
    4. McLaren F1
    5. Porsche 911 (993)
    6. Acura NSX
    7. Ferrari F355
    8. Nissan 300ZX
    9. Lotus Elise
    10. Mazda RX-7 (FD)


    lol indeed.
    For the cost to power, handling, maintenance, & reliability ratio it's by far the best deal on the list.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sport20
    LOL @ Miata
    the miata is in the same boat as the aw11 IMO
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  8. 08-21-2007, 03:28 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by plv
    the miata is in the same boat as the aw11 IMO
    this is true
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