DD opinions...

[iceminion]

So, I am less then happy with my 97 civic....not because it is a bad car, but eeeh... I can't put my finger on it.

I have always had a sweet spot in my heart for small RWD cars (S2000, MG, Miata)

There always seems to be sub $3000 Miatas on craigslist.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1027884303.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1009117811.html

I just want to know if anyone has any opinions on said issue.

obviously I would 4g63 it, but for now it will be my DD bitch, I drive 70-80 miles daily and my DSM is not a good DD(I cannot drive the car nicely, i am tempted to go WOT, I get like 18mpg with the fucker).

I know there is a higher risk of injury/death in this smaller car, but I am an adult with no accidents so far.

Any thoughts?

[Kracka]

I wouldn't want to be cramped up in a Miata for that long each day. The S2k was a very comfortable car though.

[Super Bleeder!!]

Get it. They are fun, reliable, cheap and good on gas.

Do you plan on winter driving it? That could get sketchy.

[xveganxcowboyx]

The noise and general uncomfortableness gets annoying on any trip over about 20 minutes. Great city mileage if that's a good portion of your driving. Highway is 30 or less depending on your speed.

Want to buy my 528i? Soooo much more comfortable... ;)

[Goat Blower]

The Miata is a fun weekend car, not a DD. And if you're going to 4G63 it, what would be the difference from your DSM? Except for non-stop drifting.

[JET]

Yeah, miata's are alright, but long trips are not great in them. Get them on a twisty road and they are a blast, especially a turbo one. You could always do a 240sx for a DD.

[MustGoFaster]

The only time I've ever driven a Miata was at an AutoX. It was a blast. Maybe with a hard top it would be a better DD?

[turbotalon1g]

Miatas are awesome I wish they were that price when I was looking for a car.
I love everything about them esp. the fact god's motor can go in one too.

But my bro has an 03 and I can say for a DD, a little noisy for a decent trip and every corner i wanted to push it round.

[Shane@DBPerformance]

I don't think I would want to DD a Miata or an S2000, but I am a fat ass. An S2000 would be a fun summer car. I am short though and even I wish the seat could go back farther.

[Halon]

I personally wouldn't want to be that cramped in my DD. But then again, I don't even want to have to shift my DD so my ideals may be different then most here. I guess what I'm getting at is everyone's opinion will differ, you just gotta decide what best suits you.

Before I bought my Saab, I was considering an RSX for my DD as they are smaller, but retain enough room to be comfortable. I personally wouldn't enjoy having a DD any smaller then that.