So i was looking at a platform that was cheaper and just as fun as the crossfire. I landed in a 2005 Mazdaspeed Miata! only 1400 made in 05 and 4000 in 04. So the rare factor keeps me happy. and with the turbo and 6 speed makes it more fun then the autostick crossfire. i will admit i miss the crossfire.

here is the new beauty!
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Is that the Spaghetti Works in Des Moines? Oh, cool car Btw. They are an absolute blast to drive. Now, about that spaghetti...

 

For those who don't know (such as myself) tell us what's under the hood.

 

it is the old spaghetti works building in Wichita, ks.

the car has the 1.8 Miata engine but with a small turbo setup. rated at 170 at the crank. but lots of support and easy to get it over 200whp with intake and exhaust.

 

I had an NB Miata before the Crossfire, but not a Speed. Great, great little car, no doubt about it. What size wheels are on your car - they look kinda big for a Miata. Those cars hate the added unsprung weight of larger, heavier wheels/tires and really respond to a nice lightweight set.

 

Friend's dad had one back when I was a senior in High school. With the top down, I had a tendency to lean out and look around the windshield because it was so small.

Fun car to drive though, and real short shifter in the 6 speed.

 

If you want to see some neat Miata stuff check out these guys LINK

 

Just to be clear you traded in a N/A?

If you had an SRT i'd drive down to witchita to look at it

 

Congratulations on a great choice. The Miata is one of the all time great roadsters. Very different from a Crossfire but tons of fun. Man, I hope Mazda never stops making this affordable high quality roadster. The newer ones with the folding hardtop are an amazing piece of engineering. I can't believe that Mazda has owned this segment for over 20 years now. To the best of my knowledge, no one has even tried to introduce a small, lightweight, affordable roadster other than the short lived GM Kappa triplets (Solstice, Sky, Opel GT). The S2000, Boxster, and Z4 were/are all heavier and more expensive with more power. The Miata is the closest living relative to a classic 60's / 70's Triumph, MG, Alfa, Jaguar, or Lotus roadster. Enjoy!