07-26-2017, 08:08 AM | #45 |
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FYI, ND Miatas can be had at substantial discounts off MSRP right now if you do your shopping correctly. Just have a look online to see what I mean.
Also depending on your body shape/height, the ND is the only Miata I've ever sat in that I fit in (long torso). |
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07-26-2017, 09:23 AM | #46 |
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I personally like smaller sporty cars. I considered the Miata in my search as the reviews all seem to sing it's praise. So I went to a dealer and sat in one.
While it may be fun to drive I found the car to look cheaply put together. Lots of plastic and flimsy parts. I'm 6'2" 185lbs and I could not get the driver seat to go back quite far enough for me. One more notch and I'd have found my sweet spot, but alas, that was not to be. Storage space was minimal too. Maybe as a weekend autoX car it would be fun, but as a daily driver, there were far better choices available for me. I wound up w/ a M240i and couldn't be happier. I have a 2015 Mini Cooper S w/ a JCW tune and find that car to be blast to drive (again slow car fast). It has BMW quality too. Plenty of storage and a pretty much exactly what you'd expect for an around town Go-Kart. Getting nearly 40 MPG on the road and easily 35 in town. I'd get the 230i w/ a manual and have some fun with it. It's going to turn 0-60 in the 5's so it's not a slouch. Check out a Mini S if you want something smaller that is fun to drive, practical and nicely appointed. |
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Sorry for the delay. The 2 is definitely better for longer drives (> 1 hour). It's also just a nice contrast to the Miata in power and comfort.
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I have both a M240i (automatic) and ND (manual). They serve very different purposes for me. The miata can be more fun on local roads. You can get an engaging experience without driving too fast. However, the power of the M240i is very addicting.
If i had to keep one it would easily be the m240i. Besides the driving experience it gets so many other things right that the miata does not. e.g. quality of interior, more space, much more comfortable drive on the highway, etc You could always get a used miata for pretty cheap and have both |
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08-12-2017, 01:56 PM | #52 |
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I have the 2017 230i with manual and 2wd and really like it. To be fair, my history has far less awesome rides than yours so I am more easily impressed.
After so many years with FWD and 4WD this is a nice change, not just nostalgia, it really is more fun to drive, especially in snow. The traction control makes this a 2wd car vs the old days when it was 1wd The transmission is great, though it spins the engine faster that I think is necessary, about 3,000 at 70 mph 248 hp more than meets my needs. Turbo lag is significant, but it's my first turbo so my expectations were for zero. The flip side is great mileage, 42 at a steady 70 mph. A more aggressive turbo that stays revved up all the time will suck down more fuel Just turned over 10,000 miles including a road trip Michigan to California and back. Seating, noise, everything is great. Coupe. I think you are the expert on noise and hearing loss, though a doctor might know more if you can find the right one. Some options I did not get. Power seats - the manual ones fit me fine and nobody else drives it. Race track wheels and tires - definitely not on a DD. Nav - my phone does great and is easy to update. Backup camera and driver assists - yeah, it is kinda hard to see out of. |
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Certainly if you are a manual transmission guy, get the stick, but do not think the 8 speed will in anyway disappoint on the performance end. By far this is the best automatic transmission I've ever owned. (Wish GM put this in the Corvette - I'd likely have never traded it) |
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I went from manual 228i to manual m2...there is no comparison. The m2 blows that 228i away and the fun factor and sound of exhaust light years ahead. The 228i has no sound...it has torque in sport mode but sort of soulless.
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08-12-2017, 08:40 PM | #57 |
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Happy for you that you like your M2. My experience with the 230 led me to a different conclusion.
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