After owning a Miata for the last 6 years I will admit its not easiest to get into. Once in they are quite comfortable and there is plenty of room, even for someone over 6'? They are very reliable, well put together and handle well, but with a live axle I doubt they would outhandle a Z3. Honestly, they are nothing like a MG, especially when you factor in 4 wheel disc brakes, power steering and they will start when it rains
Harry 69 280 SEL 135,000 Miles 72 350SL ? 118,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata ? -----Original Message----- From: ned kleinhenz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes List <Mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Wed, 4 Jul 2007 10:30 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Spade a Spade - it's a BMW thread Bill: I don't think there is much difference between a Z3 and a Miata in terms of room for getting (climbing) in and out. If you spot a Z3 for sale, you might stop and try climbing into it to see for yourself. The roadster I remember being particularly difficult to contort my middle aged body into is the S2000. Incidently, I considered a Miata and believe it too would be a good choice. Miata is smaller than a Z3 (or Boxter, SLC, S2000 etc), and IMHO it handles the best - like a go cart. And I expect it requires less repair than any of the German choices. But for my purposes, a Miata is too much like the MG's and Triumphs I fooled around with in my youth, when I wished I could afford a Jag E-type or a Healy 3000. My Z3 is more like those bigger, more powerful roadsters. YMMV. Ned K _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ________________________________________________________________________ Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- Unlimited storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
