Shane,
You are right on!
Ken, forget the TR6, go with the Mazda.
No man I've ever known who's been happy with his Triumph would consider
purchasing a Miata, and vise versa.
Jim Davis
Shane F. Ingate wrote:
> Ken Goff wrote:
> > I am hoping to get either a Miata or a TR-6 this summer
> > and have been test driving Miatas, including a 99.......
>
> Ken,
>
> If I may humbly offer a few words of wisdom; if you are considering
> buying either a Miata or a TR6, I suspect that if you buy a TR6 you
> will be very disapointed. Your remark that you would even consider
> buying a '99 Miata is the clue here. The TR6 is now a 25 year old car;
> if you have never owned a 25 year old car, you will be in for quite a
> shock.
>
> Most people who want to buy a sportscar will fall into 2 classes
> (IMHO); those that want new, trouble-free motoring and those that want an
> older sportscar. Many soon-to-be TR owners consider buying either a TR,
> Spit, Healey, Duetto, MG, whatever - at no time does the thought of a newer
> car enter their mind. These owners will most likley be very happy
> with their purchase. Those that see these cars as a inexpensive
> alternative to newer sports cars will often end up frustrated and
> angry.
>
> My advice is to be very aware of what you want, and focus
> on that. This may be one of the few times in your life that myopia
> pays off.
>
> Shane Ingate in San Diego
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