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Originally Posted by Rainei
I own a ND1. The major advantages of the ND2 are the redesigned engine bits, which will most likely give it that power potential the ND1 just does not have. If more power is in your future, wait for the ND2.
Another huge huge huge thing that people don't really think about is the fact that the ND2 will apparently come with a telescoping steering wheel. It's a feature that crapboxes from 2001 have, but has never been available in a Miata.
I personally do not like the RF, as indeed it isn't a full convertible. On top of that, there is no roll bar option for that yet, and probably never will be. There just isn't the room available. As for tires, I'm not sure, but my 2016 Club with the BBS came with the Bridgestone S-001, which is firmly ok. Gets greasy after a few laps and grip drops off, but pretty durable. I have the brembos, and they haven't seemed to fade (yet). My usage is daily with handful of autox/track, and I don't really have any complaints, even on the stock fluid/pads. I toasted them after a year of track, so I've got some dual duty pads in there now. This might be also due to my lower skill/grip levels, so ymmv.
Personally I'm seriously considering trading up to the ND2 at some point, but I may be taking a huge depreciation hit, considering I've put a roll bar in there which means some holes in the tub and messed up interior trim plastics. But I will be doing a full cost analysis when the ND2 does hit the showrooms. Not sure how an 26 extra hp will feel, but maybe it will be a more rev happy motor, as the current engine does feel like it runs out of steam pretty early on.
Weekend trips are absolutely no problem, especially if you pack light. The trunk itself can handle two small carry-on luggage, and can fit maybe 3 or more small soft bags around the side. The parcel shelf area can carry some thin soft bags/ towels or what not as well.
tl:dr Wait for the ND2 if you want to spend an extra ~10k. A used ND1 will be the more financially wise decision.
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I can see why telescopic wheel is a big deal for most...I feel your pain as the ND2 seems very obvious they've held back for the sake of the refresh...like standard backup cam, isn't that already mandated several years ago?
don't want a convertible anyways so the RF is right up my alley despite every reviewer saying to get the soft-top...hope the wind buffeting isn't as bad as it's made out to be
the factory roll hoops do seem inadequate...owners seem to suggest it depends on the event organizers whether it's allowed or not
initially I thought the satin stock wheels look more classy, but the BBS makes the ND look like a baby vette/viper from the side...damn!
yep looks like all the optioned wheels get the Potenza summers...good to know the S001 aren't Prius tires like the other guys
thanks for the input...but seriously I don't see many of you guys out and about...do you guys just drive to the canyon and beeline it home? I see more AMG and Maseratis than NDs...Miatas at grassroots are typically NB/NC
OT discussions: boxsters have been in the low teens as far back as I can remember...at least ones from last century
do the old BMW Z roadsters/coupes fall apart after a few laps? never see them discussed unless it's the Z4M