1st Mazda MX-5 1.8i. 3. 2nd MG TF LE500. 4. Facts and figures. Reborn, rejuvenated and ready to take on the world – MG is back in the UK! It has been three long years since the gates of the Mazda MX-5 Miata vs BMW Z4: compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs. Compare against other cars. My challenge was finding the best modern roadster available for less than $10,000 that is not a Mazda Miata. What I came up with as Pick of the Day is a 1996 BM W Z3, which is in fact a better sports car than the Miata. The Z3 was the first BMW roadster since the 507 of the 1950s. The Z3 has a wonderful classic look, incorporating many BMW Compare MSRP, invoice pricing, and other features on the 1998 BMW Z3 and 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2003 Honda S2000 and 2017 FIAT 124 Spider. Opens website in a new tab. Cars for Sale; Compare MSRP, invoice pricing, and other features on the 1996 BMW Z3 and 2003 BMW Z4 and 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class. Opens website in a new tab. Cars for Sale; For engine performance, the Mazda MX-5 Miata’s base engine makes 133 horsepower, and the Mazda MX-6 base engine makes 114 horsepower. The MX-5 Miata is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 312 miles. The 2020 BRZ's current 2.0-liter, 205-hp engine is offset by its 2815-pound curb weight up 474 pounds over the Miata's 2341 pounds of fun. 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Killer2005 Original Poster 18,515 posts 207 months Saturday 15th January 2011 I have been thinking about my next car, and have been thinking that I need a RWD sports car for about 4-5k. There was an option of going slightly over my budget for something along the lines of a Caterham or a Honda S2000, but lack of suitable storage places and insurance prices have put these ideas to bed, so its down to the Z3 vs more interestingly, I'm leaning more towards the Z3 than the MX5. Largely due to the fact that my commute at the moment is nearly all dual carriageway or motorway, and I really don't get enough time on twisties So sensible thinking or has insanity finally taken over me? Saturday 15th January 2011 S2000 is cracking and in terms of speed and sound is fantastic and an easy car to live with so would be worth the extra stretch,if not I would advise the newest shape of the MR2 formally known as the MR-s plus you'd have spare cash if you went for one of these vvti 0-60 8 secondsair con in someplus it's a forgiving mid engined car which is great for daily commuting and is also at home on a trackday or 4 if not then I'd say the Mx5 purely because it's a great car , plenty of enthusiasts , plenty of tuning scope etc hope that helps ya chap Saturday 15th January 2011 The MX5 is the better sports car, but the Z3 (assuming you're talking about an I6) may well be the better GT. Neither is really designed for motorways. Saturday 15th January 2011 S2000 is cracking and in terms of speed and sound is fantastic and an easy car to live with so would be worth the extra stretch,if not I would advise the newest shape of the MR2 formally known as the MR-s plus you'd have spare cash if you went for one of these vvti 0-60 8 secondsair con in someplus it's a forgiving mid engined car which is great for daily commuting and is also at home on a trackday or 4 if not then I'd say the Mx5 purely because it's a great car , plenty of enthusiasts , plenty of tuning scope etc hope that helps ya chap Saturday 15th January 2011 wackojacko said: S2000 is cracking and in terms of speed and sound is fantastic and an easy car to live with so would be worth the extra stretch,if not I would advise the newest shape of the MR2 formally known as the MR-s plus you'd have spare cash if you went for one of these vvti 0-60 8 secondsair con in someplus it's a forgiving mid engined car which is great for daily commuting and is also at home on a trackday or 4 if not then I'd say the Mx5 purely because it's a great car , plenty of enthusiasts , plenty of tuning scope etc hope that helps ya chapNot too bad on the motorway, VERY good MPG compared to the MX5 and Z3. MR2 Spyder is arguably a better drive (certainly more of a sports car in terms of handling than the Z3) although a front engined RWD is more progressive and easier to have 'leet drift fun' with than a 'midship runabout'.Where it falls down is a complete lack of storage space compared to just about every other cabriolet (and in my humble opinion that is really the only insurmountable negative point). That said, I am not sure if a rear luggage rack is as it is a mid(engined)-ship, the cabin is quite big compared to an MX5 (relatively speaking) and there is usable space in the passenger footwell. There is a bit of space in the front boot and behind the seats too, but no rear 'boot' like a Mk2 MR2 or boxster by texasjohn on Saturday 15th January 20:46 Saturday 15th January 2011 Saturday 15th January 2011 Definitely or Z3. Brilliant cars and for 5k you can find a good one of either. I've sold my Z3 six months ago for It needed is absolutely nothing wrong with Z3 on a motorway. One thing - wind deflector is a must if you are thinking of roofless m/way you want it quieter with roof up you can buy an optional engine in is very nice to drive in town too, plenty of torque at low revs. redgriff500 said: Z3 is not a sportscarOh really? And then a slower than the slow thing, tiny engined, with a pathetic soundtrack from its mere 4 cylinders MX-5 is? Edited by rottie102 on Saturday 15th January 20:57 Saturday 15th January 2011 redgriff500 said: Z3 is not a sportscarFair comment. It's not that bad a cruiser with the I-6 though. Saturday 15th January 2011 rottie102 said: redgriff500 said: Z3 is not a sportscarOh really? And then a slower than the slow thing, tiny engined, with a pathetic soundtrack from its mere 4 cylinders MX-5 is? Um, yes. Saturday 15th January 2011 rottie102 said: redgriff500 said: Z3 is not a sportscarOh really? And then a slower than the slow thing, tiny engined, with a pathetic soundtrack from its mere 4 cylinders MX-5 is? Yes. A Z3 is just about a crap a car as you can possibly buy, short of an Unless the MG has a by JFReturns on Saturday 15th January 21:09 Saturday 15th January 2011 JFReturns said: A Z3 is just about a crap a car as you can possibly buy, short of an MGTF is a vastly better drivers car than the Z3. Saturday 15th January 2011 I had a weekend in a Z3 when looking to upgrade the MX5. No way is it a sportscar. It was neither confidence inspiring, that quick, or fun. I bought a Chimaera. Saturday 15th January 2011 A 2 seater sportscar isn't what you want for a commute in my opinion, something bigger, more comfortable and wafty would be more suited.. I'm sure, though, that you have already considered Z3 is the worst of both worlds, it's neither as fun as an MX-5 nor as comfortable as a mondeo or other motorway muncher. A Z3 is likely to cost you a lot more than an MX-5 or a mondeo in running money would go on a mk MX-5 with a hard top (and leather if possible, but the hard top would be more of a priority). Saturday 15th January 2011 kambites said: JFReturns said: A Z3 is just about a crap a car as you can possibly buy, short of an MGTF is a vastly better drivers car than the Z3. Agreed. But then so is Panda. Saturday 15th January 2011 texasjohn said: wackojacko said: S2000 is cracking and in terms of speed and sound is fantastic and an easy car to live with so would be worth the extra stretch,if not I would advise the newest shape of the MR2 formally known as the MR-s plus you'd have spare cash if you went for one of these vvti 0-60 8 secondsair con in someplus it's a forgiving mid engined car which is great for daily commuting and is also at home on a trackday or 4 if not then I'd say the Mx5 purely because it's a great car , plenty of enthusiasts , plenty of tuning scope etc hope that helps ya chapNot too bad on the motorway, VERY good MPG compared to the MX5 and Z3. MR2 Spyder is arguably a better drive (certainly more of a sports car in terms of handling than the Z3) although a front engined RWD is more progressive and easier to have 'leet drift fun' with than a 'midship runabout'.Where it falls down is a complete lack of storage space compared to just about every other cabriolet (and in my humble opinion that is really the only insurmountable negative point). That said, I am not sure if a rear luggage rack is as it is a mid(engined)-ship, the cabin is quite big compared to an MX5 (relatively speaking) and there is usable space in the passenger footwell. There is a bit of space in the front boot and behind the seats too, but no rear 'boot' like a Mk2 MR2 or boxster by texasjohn on Saturday 15th January 20:46 totally agree, storage space is rather agree with mid engined car 'snapping' faster but the MRS was very gradual when provoked, it can be had fun with when more experienced but i found the MRS is set up to understeer before it's near to snapping so unless you play with it, it shouldn't turn on arguably more civilised, air con , leather etc and a hard top option (also with mx-5) Saturday 15th January 2011 I'm about to get a Z3 for exactly that purpose - i have a 40 mile m-way commute, and want something small, ragtop with some torque to it. I built my MR2 for a previous, shorter commute and weekend fun and its just too thirsty, loud and gizmo-filled for what i want the Z3, see if you like it. Saturday 15th January 2011 Saturday 15th January 2011 JFReturns said: kambites said: JFReturns said: A Z3 is just about a crap a car as you can possibly buy, short of an MGTF is a vastly better drivers car than the Z3. Agreed. But then so is don't share any more wisdom with us... Saturday 15th January 2011 Killer2005 said: Caterham , but lack of suitable storage places and insurance prices have put these ideas to on Caterhams is dead cheap for the speed of the things. It'll be cheaper than the S2000, Z3, MX5 etc... I'd be willing to you get quotes again, don't make the mistake of getting quotes through a normal insurance company which you would use to get quotes for most the other more standard a kit car specialist such as Adrian Flux, Caterham insurance, MSM insurance (personal vote for them) and many more. Due to being a kit car (factory built or built by yourself), it's cheaper to normal cars in the same way classic insurance is insurance it's self is the same. I have mine insured for 10K miles per year (could be unlimited) as I use it as my daily and only car, living outside in a communal car park for flats and houses. 3rd party insurance to drive other cars, free windscreen cover or a limited amount of track day cover free over the year. Anyway, get a quote through one of the above mentioned people and see how it comes out. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Killer2005 Original Poster 18,515 posts 207 months Saturday 15th January 2011 Its the lack of useful places for a Caterham to live thats putting that idea off. Where I live now I could quite happily do it as its quite out of the way, but where I would be moving to I would'nt want to keep a caterham as it would be on street parking, and not the better places in Leeds to be keeping one is local and I'm really quite temped but I would forsee the worst happening Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff Posting Rules A member of the family. is a registered trademark. © Copyright 1995 - 2022. Certain specifications, prices and equipment data have been provided under license from Chrome Data Solutions ("Chrome Data").© 2022 Chrome Data Solutions, LP. All Rights Reserved. This information is supplied for personal use only and may not be used for any commercial purpose whatsoever without the express written consent of Chrome Data. 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