[apexit53]

Originally Posted by glamcem

If it has to be a DD and/or you need the back seats (for kids maybe) then it makes sense. I was actually thinking the same back then and Miata didnt have the aftermarket support so BRZ made sense. Also the BRZ/FRS community or online forums had tons of information available.

However, Miata (like S2000 and Corvette) are true sports cars from the ground up meaning double wishbone, engine and seating position etc. New Miatas also have enough aftermarket support the only issue with these cars are the lack of power that needs to be addressed and when it comes to that, In stock form BRZ was the most boring car I have ever owned, Miata OTOH is somewhat more fun since it's much lighter and convertible. I would highly suggest to drive them both again to make a decision

The parts availability was so amazing for that car. Honestly they had coilovers out before the car was even out... here I sit and wait for decent parts to come out for the camaro.

The nice thing about the brz for me was I coulD fit all my autoXing stuff in the back of the car, including another set of wheels and tires! I do the same with the camaro.

[glamcem]

That's true. It is great for putting a second set of wheels and bunch of other stuff on both cars. If RE71R tires are good for AutoX (they're pretty popular for AutoX AFAIK) and can only have one spare wheel/tire, Miata might be fine too. Some people install trailer hitch for a small tire trailer. I will be using RE71Rs for street and mild track use. As I will be towing the car, I have no issue with space.

There are also many offerings for the ND Miata (BBKs, coilovers, FI kits etc) unlike the NC Miata, maybe not as much as FRS/BRZ. Ok, I'll shut up now

[glamcem]

https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=659691

Link to my new build thread