Miata or SE-R?

**FlipKing** · 06-11-2008, 09:04 PM

I have 1800 and want a car. Found early 90's Miatas for around 1200 and can get a 91 SE-R for 1600. Any thoughts?

**KPowerEP3** · 06-11-2008, 09:05 PM

rwd>fwd, all day long.

**AnthonyF** · 06-11-2008, 09:05 PM

hmmmm...I say Miata!!

RWD > FWD

-Ant.

EDIT: ^^^post above lolol i didnt even see urs

**Barefoot** · 06-11-2008, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by KPowerEP3

rwd>fwd, all day long.

Originally Posted by AnthonyF

hmmmm...I say Miata!!

RWD > FWD

-Ant.

EDIT: ^^^post above lolol i didnt even see urs

enough said

**cdhtang** · 06-11-2008, 09:08 PM

miata

**FlipKing** · 06-11-2008, 09:09 PM

is stock, SE-R has headers and Intake and runs 15.1, while the Miatas are slloooow stock

**Bruce Leroy** · 06-11-2008, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by Cjrp18

is stock, SE-R has headers and Intake and runs 15.1, while the Miatas are slloooow stock

We don't live in FL!
Real roads have turns!!!

**FlipKing** · 06-11-2008, 09:31 PM

true, just havent had anything quick, and want speed. lol, i'd have alot of extra money to drop in the miata tho

**Roadster** · 06-11-2008, 09:34 PM

Having owned both...

The B13 SE-R is the only fwd I've ever had and pretty much the only one I would ever want to have again. You'll be surprised how quick it is. Considerably quicker than the Miata. Great handling, good brakes, incredible motor.

But the Miata is in a different league. Less power, but you won't miss it. Kick the ass end out one time and you'll be glad you went rwd.

I vote Miata.

**Elbow** · 06-11-2008, 09:36 PM

Miata

**FlipKing** · 06-11-2008, 09:36 PM

so buy 1k miata and drop 800 in engine and suspension?

**Elbow** · 06-11-2008, 09:40 PM

Good luck finding many 1k Miata's

**FlipKing** · 06-11-2008, 09:44 PM

found one running on CL posted a week ago.lol, emailed asking if they still had it, waiting on reply. want 1100 obo, offer 1k, lower miata, and do intake, exaust and header

**Elbow** · 06-11-2008, 09:46 PM

Hurry and snatch that up then cheap ones dont last when they come around

**FlipKing** · 06-11-2008, 09:48 PM

i'm trying,lol, they email me back, ill have it tomorrow
lol. Hows the plan sound about upgrades?

**Thighs** · 06-11-2008, 09:55 PM

miata FTW.

if you go FWD, you will regret it when you get bored. plus the se-r is a heavy ***** in stock form.

your miata plan sounds good. tires, suspension, intake and exhaust. its all you really need.

**Roadster** · 06-11-2008, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by jesse4846

miata FTW.

if you go FWD, you will regret it when you get bored. plus the se-r is a heavy ***** in stock form.

your miata plan sounds good. tires, suspension, intake and exhaust. its all you really need.

And a blower, you left that out.

**Thighs** · 06-11-2008, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by straight6

And a blower, you left that out.

oh yeah... he did say he wants to go fast... lol

**FlipKing** · 06-11-2008, 10:02 PM

i considered that,lol, but idont know how the stock motors hold turbo

**FlipKing** · 06-11-2008, 10:05 PM

if the miata is sold, or doesnt email me by tomorrow,guess ima go with the SE-R with header and intake and runs low 15s, maybe they will email me back though. maitas also get great mpg.

**mocha latte cupcake** · 06-11-2008, 10:05 PM

yeah Se-Rs are heavy

B13 SE-R's only have 1 problem... 5th gear pop out... other than that Stock SR20's with no mods have been tuned to 150 hp no mods... and up to 175 with a great tune and good bolt ons... not to mention full turbo kits can be done for less than 1200 bucks and making 180+ whp...

miatas are fun too... rwd... but if your looking for a good street contender get the SE-R.... track = miata b/c rwd is better for it but pound for pound i'd run the SE!R

**Roadster** · 06-11-2008, 10:09 PM

B13's also have the notorious lack of suspension travel. But yeah, mine never felt heavy by any means. But it was completely gutted...

It's a tough call really. The SE-R would be a HELL of a lot more livable as a daily drive/sole means of transportation, once again speaking from experience. You've really got to be in love with the Miata to drive it every day.

**FlipKing** · 06-11-2008, 10:11 PM

SE-R actually has no 5th gear,lol, but comes with an extra tranny. I've heard of that alot actually. Just depends on if the Miata people email me back, b-c I have to have a car by tomorrow

**Roadster** · 06-11-2008, 10:13 PM

Lol, I've had my eye on both of those cars on Craigs as well. Good luck!

**FlipKing** · 06-11-2008, 10:15 PM

thanks,lol. yeah SE-R is on here too. Meeting me tomorrow in ATL unless I tell him otherwise. I like the SE-R speed, but i like the rwd, convertible top, 700-800 left over to upgrade with for the Miata.

**redrumracer** · 06-11-2008, 10:19 PM

maita and add boost

**mocha latte cupcake** · 06-11-2008, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by Cjrp18

thanks,lol. yeah SE-R is on here too. Meeting me tomorrow in ATL unless I tell him otherwise. I like the SE-R speed, but i like the rwd, convertible top, 700-800 left over to upgrade with for the Miata.

lol yeah i have a SE-R and a S2k lol lol i couldn't resist so i got one of each

**FlipKing** · 06-11-2008, 10:23 PM

haha, niiice, idk, need a car soon though. just found this too. [email protected]

**OneSlow5pt0** · 06-11-2008, 10:23 PM

for $1k u might be spending 800 on a top

**FlipKing** · 06-11-2008, 10:25 PM

nahh, miata is in great mech condition. only 127k miles. needs paint.

**1SOL2NV** · 06-11-2008, 10:56 PM

miata ... then v8 ..... have fun .enough said

**Dirty Octopus™** · 06-11-2008, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by KPowerEP3

rwd>fwd, all day long.

**1SOL2NV** · 06-11-2008, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by Dirty Octopus™

never thought id see that from a soler ..lol .

jus because erbody is saying rwd>fwd imma disagree ... but only exception is a Supra .... my

tho .

**csmiths** · 06-11-2008, 11:23 PM

id say miata, bc its so damn light, just lower it with some nice wheels and it will look alot better than the sentra, and like everyone else has said, you can make that **** quick.

**FlipKing** · 06-11-2008, 11:24 PM

lol, well miata people havent emailed me back yet. so right now its between eclipse and SE-R. Eclipse has intake, exaust, header, and shift kit, but still prob lots slower than SE-R

**Dirty Octopus™** · 06-11-2008, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by 1SOL2NV

never thought id see that from a soler ..lol .

jus because erbody is saying rwd>fwd imma disagree ... but only exception is a Supra .... my

tho .

Dude... if i didnt have a Honda it'll be RWD awll damn day!

not to mention i have a thing for Miatas. i wish sols were RWD i would be tooo happy!

**Roadster** · 06-11-2008, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by Dirty Octopus™

Dude... if i didnt have a Honda it'll be RWD awll damn day!

not to mention i have a thing for Miatas. i wish sols were RWD i would be tooo happy!

Back when the Miata was being designed the other project that it was up against was a FWD "CRX killer" (and a mid engine MR2 competitor). Glad there were RWD fans within Mazda back in the day, the automotive world would be a lot different if they'd made a front driver instead of the Miata.

**Thighs** · 06-11-2008, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by Cjrp18

i considered that,lol, but idont know how the stock motors hold turbo

miata motors are great for boost. ive seen guys run 15-16lbs with stock everything and have no problems.

**kfzemx3** · 06-11-2008, 11:50 PM

mx-5 such a wonderful car

**Thighs** · 06-11-2008, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by HypnoToad

for $1k u might be spending 800 on a top

any top for 800 bucks better be a hard top. and it better have a defroster. lol

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