Roadsters?

[Throckmorton]

Morgan

So if you're thinking about buying one you have to get it checked out by a mechanic and Terminix?

 

[Pinepig]

I agree that the feeling isn't the same. Traction control, ABS, electronic throttle, the styling, all the safety equipment/weight, etc... But the spirit of a small cheap two door roadster is still the same. The results may not be the same in the end.

If Mazda can pull off what they want out of the new Miata - 2200lb and a new SkyActiv engine with 40+ mpg - I don't see how I could recommend anything else.

The Miata has no soul, some of us want cars with character AND soul, especially if it's not your only car.

I wouldn't trade any of my cars for a Miata, even the non running 41 Ford hulk That's been sitting in the shop for the last 10 years.

In my eyes the only thing a Miata is good for is a parts car for a Locost7 ( punjab runs to google to figure out what that is ), don't get me wrong, they are fine cars, just not what some will settle for.

If you don't get it it's OK, not everybody want's a throw away appliance like a Miata, that want something with soul, if you don't understand what a car is that has soul, we can't help ya.

 

[satyajitmenon]

In my eyes the only thing a Miata is good for is a parts car for a Locost7 ( punjab runs to google to figure out what that is ), don't get me wrong, they are fine cars, just not what some will settle for.

I don't know about PunjabiPlaya, but I did google it.

And found this

Edit: Oh and speaking of Miatas and Locosts, this

 

[punjabiplaya]

The Miata has no soul, some of us want cars with character AND soul, especially if it's not your only car.

I wouldn't trade any of my cars for a Miata, even the non running 41 Ford hulk That's been sitting in the shop for the last 10 years.

In my eyes the only thing a Miata is good for is a parts car for a Locost7 ( punjab runs to google to figure out what that is ), don't get me wrong, they are fine cars, just not what some will settle for.

If you don't get it it's OK, not everybody want's a throw away appliance like a Miata, that want something with soul, if you don't understand what a car is that has soul, we can't help ya.

Ok if you want to get into a pissing match over the difference between spirit and soul go for it, I frankly couldn't care less.

I didn't say it was the same. OP asked for a car with the same spirit as small British roadsters. When everyone answers Miata, I think there's a reason.

I understand the difference and all the "soul" and "passion" and "heart" cliches, but clearly you know more than me especially since I have to google what a Locost because you know who I am so well. You even know me well enough to think I care about your non running Hulk.

OP, you have plenty to look for - my personal favorite is a TR6
-I even came upon that decision without having to google what a Triumph is

 

[alfa147x]

1970's Honda S2000

 

[Pinepig]

Ok if you want to get into a pissing match over the difference between spirit and soul go for it, I frankly couldn't care less.

I didn't say it was the same. OP asked for a car with the same spirit as small British roadsters. When everyone answers Miata, I think there's a reason.

I understand the difference and all the "soul" and "passion" and "heart" cliches, but clearly you know more than me especially since I have to google what a Locost because you know who I am so well. You even know me well enough to think I care about your non running Hulk.

OP, you have plenty to look for - my personal favorite is a TR6
-I even came upon that decision without having to google what a Triumph is

Well apparently you took it personal ( The internetz is serious biznez ) that even the OP stated that he didn't want a Miata from your beloved Mazda Marque.

It's not a bad thing if your not a car guy, it's just a thing. Feel free to continue being a tool if it makes ya happy after all this is the internet and everybody has the right.

 

[hanoverphist]

Did I mention circa 1970's? I like that classic two seater roadster look. Oh, and no miata.

Don't have the money for a 356, so that's out of the window. Even a rep kit is out of budget for a toy car.

how about the old datsun roadsters? i always thought they looked cool

 

[JulesMaximus]

Lucas takes offense at that :biggrin:

Always keep a few extra jars of wiring harness smoke around. :biggrin:

 

[Silex]

1970's Honda S2000

I was going to say the same thing, haha, or Porsche Boxster S.

 

[eliteorange]

Frog Eye FTW!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNK2fYTltsw

 

[dawp]

if your fell a bit industrious, you could take a triumph spitfire and drop a strait 6 in it. that's basically what a GT6 is, a fast back spitfire with a hi compression 6 in it.

 

[PricklyPete]

miata

my exact thought. So you can actually enjoy driving it and not just looking at it.

 

[punjabiplaya]

my exact thought. So you can actually enjoy driving it and not just looking at it.

that's what I was thinking. Look out, Pinepig will try to ebully you because you don't get passion and soul and spirit. Trololol.

 

[Pinepig]

that's what I was thinking. Look out, Pinepig will try to ebully you because you don't get passion and soul and spirit. Trololol.

He's back with a self identifier at the end of his post.

You guys can scream Miata all day long until the end of time, the OP doesn't want one.

Please go a buy a Miata for yourselves and make a post about what a wonderful little car it is.

Have fun with it.

 

[drnickriviera]

Those of you that are knocking British reliability, have you ever owned one? I'm not saying they are the most reliable car, but there are simple things to do to make them reasonably reliable. I used my MGB as a daily driver, 50 miles for 2 years. The only time it left me stranded was when the throttle cable broke. I honestly think I do just as much maintenance and tinkering on my 85 300D. These are just old cars.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Those of you that are knocking British reliability, have you ever owned one? I'm not saying they are the most reliable car, but there are simple things to do to make them reasonably reliable. I used my MGB as a daily driver, 50 miles for 2 years. The only time it left me stranded was when the throttle cable broke. I honestly think I do just as much maintenance and tinkering on my 85 300D. These are just old cars.

Agreed. Most of the problems that plagued the original cars has been long fixed by now if the owner has any aspirations of actually using the car.

 

[thomsbrain]

How about a Sprite?

 

[TanisHalfElven]

I agree that the feeling isn't the same. Traction control, ABS, electronic throttle, the styling, all the safety equipment/weight, etc... But the spirit of a small cheap two door roadster is still the same. The results may not be the same in the end.

If Mazda can pull off what they want out of the new Miata - 2200lb and a new SkyActiv engine with 40+ mpg - I don't see how I could recommend anything else.

its something that you can't explain away.
Its like owning a part of automative history. Kinda like collecting stamps. You don't do it with your head, you do it with your heart.

 

[TanisHalfElven]

I was going to say the same thing, haha, or Porsche Boxster S.

do those even exist ? i thought s2000 came out in the last decade or so.

 

[Throckmorton]

do those even exist ? i thought s2000 came out in the last decade or so.

I think this is what he meant
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_S600

 

[JulesMaximus]

I think this is what he meant
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_S600

Maybe he was thinking of the Toyota 2000GT?

 

[TanisHalfElven]

Maybe he was thinking of the Toyota 2000GT?

oh man. Both those look fucking epic. ESP the toyota.