If we collectively agreed, we could force them to discount. But with people here self-convincing themselves that a $5k markup is okay because of the wheel locks… lol.
Just a handful of Type R’s by me in a 50 mile radius. Seems less now than a few months back.
It’s not an FL5 - but the differences are so micro it’s actually negligible when it comes to deciding if you’re spending your dollars properly. Test driving an FK8 is good enough, as that’s a great car.
Agreed. I decided some time ago that I'm not willing to pay ADM, nor am I willing to be taken advantage of by the banks. Therefore, this will be a purchase at MSRP and in cash only for me. If I can't find one at MSRP in the next few years, then I guess it wasn't meant to be, lol. In that case, I'll just have to convince my wife that we need a new Miata.
Doesn't seem like it at all
If you’re able to have two cars then Miata + daily definitely seems like the way to go. I’d rather only own one which is why I have an RS3 and why I’m interested in the FL5… but I still do find myself thinking maybe I should just get a Miata.
You’re hearing it from someone who has driven the FK8 for 55k or so miles. The Miata is the better sports car in my opinion. But that doesn’t detract from the Type R’s merits and what makes it valuable - they’re very different. But what’s more rewarding? To me it’s the Miata. The Type R’a reward for $36k used to be nice, but even that isn’t more rewarding than a Miata. The Miata’s value falls apart if it’s your only car and it’s your grocery getter. The Type R is the best do it all one-car for an enthusiast. But if you own more than one? I can’t see myself getting a FWD econobox turned performance car, than a sports car built as such from the grounds up and the Miata is the best value for that.
