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I genuinely loved my M240i, and wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend one... BUT, the ND is just a heck of a lot more entertaining. The ND may not be the better car of the two, but it's the sillier one. And that's what matters most to me, at this point in time.
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BTW...did you actually sell/trade your 240i (from reading your signature)? Did you trade it in for the ND? |
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I didn't need two cars, so sold the M240i once I bought the ND.
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Last year I went from a 2017 230i 6sp manual M Sport (bought new) to a 2019 ND2 Miata 6sp manual Club Brembo/BBS (bought slightly used), and I'm not looking back. Miata is much sportier, comfortable enough for hours at 5'7", much better road feel, just as fast, and no rev hang which was bad on the 230i. I wouldn't own a Miata as an only car though, I have a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek for daily driver/hauling duties. I haven't driven an M240i or M235i though.
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Also, I used to own a Crosstrek and really liked it. My biggest gripe was that they cannot be purchased with a sunroof coupled with a manual transmission. |
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Wow, what a nice thread. After reading all the posts I am glad I am not alone with the passion on Miatas.
I just traded in my 2019 S5 and ordered a 2021 M240i in 6sp. I also have a 2019 Miata RF GTS / 6 speed. This is my 6th Miata. I have gone through many cars in the past trying to find the perfect one. Somehow I have always gravitated back to a Miata. In between all my Miatas 01 SE, 04 MSM, 08 NC, 12 NC PRHT, 13 NC PRHT, I have owned 08 Mazdaspeed 3, 07 Z43.0si, 14 370z, 14 WRX, 13 Boxster S, 15 Cayman, and the latest 19 S5. Keep in mind that all the Miatas I had and the one I have now have suspension upgrades. Truly to me it is the most fun I can have without going to jail while driving on public roads. Miata is not meant to be fast, but as others pointed out it surely feels fast, thus the safe fun factor. The S5 was a wonderful car with comfort and speed, but to me it lacks the visceral experience. It probably has to do with the size and the weight of the car. So on to the next adventure of trying out the M240i. Can't wait, hopefully with a smile. |
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Probably not as I don't track my car. I could see using that $4k on a nice sound system and some performance tires. I wanted the jet black wheels with performance non-run flat tires. It was what I configured through the BMWUSA site. But that was not an option when it came time to place the order. So I had no choice but to accept the jet black wheels(not staggered) with all season run flat tires. I figured it will be cheaper to replace the tires than the rims. The only good thing that comes out of this is I will be able to rotate the tires because of the non-staggered configuration. |
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I looked at Miata's twice. Once for myself and once for my oldest. I'm 6' and he's 6'1". We drove around the block and came back, I couldn't drive to store with that leg room. Stinks love the $$ point.
Look like fun cars. Also there is a thread here you can order M diff from NJ dealer until end of year for $2,100. Most places should install for $500 Cheers |
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Im thinner at 170 and 33 inseam, I fit, to the store and back lol Last edited by 4Hockey4; 09-22-2020 at 06:23 PM.. |
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