Post by account_disabled on Dec 23, 2017 1:31:35 GMT -7
Hello,
1) Club vs GT: I've read easily fifty threads debating which is the better option, and have yet to read a conclusion. Given how much time I spend commuting (~100 miles or ~2.5 hours/day) and the fact that I live and work in Connecticut, the heated seats and thicker, more insulated top of the GT are extremely appealing. Of course, that comes with the territory of a more expensive car. On the other hand, I do autocross a fair amount and also drive in the snow every chance I get, and as such the Club's LSD is also extremely appealing. As you can probably guess, and as it seems so many others have been, I'm torn.
This leaves me with a theoretical dilemma: would it be easier to buy a GT and add an LSD, or are the headaches and time involved with the initial savings of buying a Club and then adding heated seats and more insulation later on too much to handle? From everything I've read (and I've read everything), there doesn't seem to be a conclusive answer on which is easier. I'd love to hear from owners who have done one or the other and if they wish they had done it the other way or if they'd do it the same way again.
On a related note, how easy is it to slide the GT (without the LSD)? Going sideways is probably my favorite thing to behind the wheel, whether in snow, rain, or on a dedicated course. Is the GT capable of tail-out action even without the LSD?
I do realize that Mazda just released a new package in which the Club can be had with heated seats, but I'm shopping used...new is out of my price range, unfortunately.
It also brings up the topic of the 124 Abarth, which does in fact have an LSD and heated seats from the factory. But, after a very brief test-drive, the 124 simply doesn't do it for me the way the MX-5 does. It doesn't feel as light on its feet and the engine isn't nearly as willing to respond to quick inputs (which is the point of the Miata in the first place...). Is it a mistake to not consider the 124 Abarth more seriously? They do sound great with an exhaust, but I don't love the way they look nor do I love the car's character.
2) What is fuel range like? The car has been out for a while now so I'm curious to hear how far everyone is able to go on a tank of gas, both in everyday commuting situations and also on longer road trips. If Google is right, the gas tank is 11.9 gallons, and if I can swing ~32 MPG that would put me at ~380 miles/tank. My WRX's tank is 15.9 gal, and I'm pulling 28 MPG average, which nets ~450 miles/tank. Has anyone regularly seen ~400 miles/tank out of their ND? I wouldn't mind filling up *slightly* more frequently, but I could see doing so significantly more so getting bothersome quick.
3) Long commutes-- there's definitely a few threads on this but I think even the most recent were from a little ways back. How is everyone finding the ND on longer highway commutes? Again, I'm at ~100 miles/day, and while the Miata is absolutely not the "perfect car" for long commute miles, everyone is leading me to believe that it's more than good enough at sustaining highway speed, feeling confident in both highway and city traffic, and in soaking up the miles.
3) Related to the commute situation, how comfortable is everyone finding the ND? Does anyone have back issues and still drive their Miata? Is the car comfortable for longer stints even without lumbar adjustment? Obviously getting in/out is...interesting...but how does it fare on longer trips and even when just milling about town?
Long story short, I had back surgery this past April. Microdiscectomy, L5-S1. I'm getting closer to being "fully recovered," but some days still suck. The WRX simply is terrible on the comfort front. The seats are bolstered quite a bit, and they're rock-solid. This plus no lumbar adjustment and a shape that forces you to arch your back a ton to lean back means it's not exactly ideal for my surgically-repaired spine. The Miata's seats seem much more comfortable than those in my WRX, but how do they do when you're in them for a while? Is the lack of space an issue? Likewise, the ND's ride quality felt better than that of my WRX, which rides like a dump truck over potholes. Anyone feel differently?
Please help.
Thanks!
I didn't find the right solution from the Internet.
References:
forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?s=c1b2526a53b3eb1aa0c5bbb04eff10e5&t=658815
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1) Club vs GT: I've read easily fifty threads debating which is the better option, and have yet to read a conclusion. Given how much time I spend commuting (~100 miles or ~2.5 hours/day) and the fact that I live and work in Connecticut, the heated seats and thicker, more insulated top of the GT are extremely appealing. Of course, that comes with the territory of a more expensive car. On the other hand, I do autocross a fair amount and also drive in the snow every chance I get, and as such the Club's LSD is also extremely appealing. As you can probably guess, and as it seems so many others have been, I'm torn.
This leaves me with a theoretical dilemma: would it be easier to buy a GT and add an LSD, or are the headaches and time involved with the initial savings of buying a Club and then adding heated seats and more insulation later on too much to handle? From everything I've read (and I've read everything), there doesn't seem to be a conclusive answer on which is easier. I'd love to hear from owners who have done one or the other and if they wish they had done it the other way or if they'd do it the same way again.
On a related note, how easy is it to slide the GT (without the LSD)? Going sideways is probably my favorite thing to behind the wheel, whether in snow, rain, or on a dedicated course. Is the GT capable of tail-out action even without the LSD?
I do realize that Mazda just released a new package in which the Club can be had with heated seats, but I'm shopping used...new is out of my price range, unfortunately.
It also brings up the topic of the 124 Abarth, which does in fact have an LSD and heated seats from the factory. But, after a very brief test-drive, the 124 simply doesn't do it for me the way the MX-5 does. It doesn't feel as light on its feet and the engine isn't nearly as willing to respond to quick inputs (which is the point of the Miata in the first place...). Is it a mistake to not consider the 124 Abarth more seriously? They do sound great with an exhaust, but I don't love the way they look nor do I love the car's character.
2) What is fuel range like? The car has been out for a while now so I'm curious to hear how far everyone is able to go on a tank of gas, both in everyday commuting situations and also on longer road trips. If Google is right, the gas tank is 11.9 gallons, and if I can swing ~32 MPG that would put me at ~380 miles/tank. My WRX's tank is 15.9 gal, and I'm pulling 28 MPG average, which nets ~450 miles/tank. Has anyone regularly seen ~400 miles/tank out of their ND? I wouldn't mind filling up *slightly* more frequently, but I could see doing so significantly more so getting bothersome quick.
3) Long commutes-- there's definitely a few threads on this but I think even the most recent were from a little ways back. How is everyone finding the ND on longer highway commutes? Again, I'm at ~100 miles/day, and while the Miata is absolutely not the "perfect car" for long commute miles, everyone is leading me to believe that it's more than good enough at sustaining highway speed, feeling confident in both highway and city traffic, and in soaking up the miles.
3) Related to the commute situation, how comfortable is everyone finding the ND? Does anyone have back issues and still drive their Miata? Is the car comfortable for longer stints even without lumbar adjustment? Obviously getting in/out is...interesting...but how does it fare on longer trips and even when just milling about town?
Long story short, I had back surgery this past April. Microdiscectomy, L5-S1. I'm getting closer to being "fully recovered," but some days still suck. The WRX simply is terrible on the comfort front. The seats are bolstered quite a bit, and they're rock-solid. This plus no lumbar adjustment and a shape that forces you to arch your back a ton to lean back means it's not exactly ideal for my surgically-repaired spine. The Miata's seats seem much more comfortable than those in my WRX, but how do they do when you're in them for a while? Is the lack of space an issue? Likewise, the ND's ride quality felt better than that of my WRX, which rides like a dump truck over potholes. Anyone feel differently?
Please help.
Thanks!
I didn't find the right solution from the Internet.
References:
forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?s=c1b2526a53b3eb1aa0c5bbb04eff10e5&t=658815
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