Mazda or VW?

[Boostin'Xr4]

If you're only considering a Miata and Passat you haven't done enough research.

[Taylorinalaska]

Big expensive turd or little expensive turd...

[got_bst?]

2 reasons

1. The miata is a good car and has a good engine to work on.

2. VW's are close to home because my family has worked for them in the past before i moved to america.


Also the miata is Cheap and i don't want a civic

RWD , cheap, semi reliable = FTW

[got_bst?]

If you want a big, heavy car that looks nice but has tons of nickel and dime problems as well as a few seriously expensive repairs, get a Passat.

If you want a cheap, fun little car that will get you there, get a Miata.

People who make gay jokes are just closeted homos afraid of being outed. Pay no attention to them.

that what i mean. i talked to my friends father who owned 3 1st gen miata and he was very happy with their over all performance. his latest one died at 350k miles. in the end its my choice i just wanted a verdict on the two.. Thanks T.R

[24-7]

I would choose VW

[dan]

as much as i like the looks and fit and finish of VWs, their history of having electrical gremlins would not allow me to suggest such a car. but if you're aware of the faults the car possesses and are willing to live with those, knock yourself out.


also, mistake #1 - telling everyone you have a vagina. how many PMs have you gotten so far from guys wanting to help you work on your new car?

[Orion ZyGarian]

Who has this..."vagina?" Tell me more!

[Taylorinalaska]

I to would like more information on the alleged vagina.

[dan]

eh, i fail, i saw a girlie comment somewhere and saw chick in avatar. plus, they are looking at miatas. hehe. sorry had to throw a miata joke in there.

[got_bst?]

eh, i fail, i saw a girlie comment somewhere and saw chick in avatar. plus, they are looking at miatas. hehe. sorry had to throw a miata joke in there.

yeah that's my wife

anyway. she does not know how to drive stick so it is for me. She will learn how to drive on whichever car i pick. I just want a fun DD for the two of us. she has an 08 focus so that's the people mover

[got_bst?]

eh, i fail, i saw a girlie comment somewhere and saw chick in avatar. plus, they are looking at miatas. hehe. sorry had to throw a miata joke in there.

btw love your avatar

[Taylorinalaska]

yeah that's my wife

anyway. she does not know how to drive stick so it is for me. She will learn how to drive on whichever car i pick. I just want a fun DD for the two of us. she has an 08 focus so that's the people mover

Thats exactly what my GF won't let me do. I'd love to get a 5spd miata to learn on (me and her both want to learn), but they are pretty pricey, even for older/crappier ones.

[got_bst?]

Thats exactly what my GF won't let me do. I'd love to get a 5spd miata to learn on (me and her both want to learn), but they are pretty pricey, even for older/crappier ones.

as far as i know the engine is pretty much bullet proof ( no boost or pun intended). Just reg. maint. and it's go time. but as far as price how much do people pay for a 89 civic with a b16 ? some pay 2-3 grand for the same price you can have a decent looking miata. I found one for 4000 ORIGINAL motor only 69k miles and no dents or rice on it. find me a honda for that price. Point is that for a fun car one could not go wrong if they know basic maint. stuff. i will probably pick one up. i have to wait one more week until the word comes through. and did i mention it's RWD. cheapest rwd car i could find ( besides Rx7) but i don't F with rotary engines. don't know shit about them so 4 banger it is

[G-Magoo]

Big expensive turd or little expensive turd...

Shame not everyone can own the almighty focus.

[drft_wannabe]

it depends on what youre looking for. if you want a smooth driving car with creature comforts then go for the passat, if you want something kinda sporty, that has no utility and is pretty much only for fun and commuting then go for the miata. if i lived in florida and those were my only two choices (even though im a vw guy) id go for the miata.