NC2 1.8 - too slow?

[callahan]

I'm going to view a Miyako 1.8 tomorrow and, having had a 2 litre Sport Tech a couple of years ago, I was wondering if anyone has experience of them both?
It's a very high mileage car (150k) but looks to be in great condition and at a good price for an nc2 so I'm quite tempted.
Any input would be great.

[Nickp82]

It’s very subjective. Personally, I don’t think the 1.8 is too slow, it’s still a lot of fun to drive and quite rewarding given you have to really work it.

[callahan]

Nickp82 said:

It’s very subjective. Personally, I don’t think the 1.8 is too slow, it’s still a lot of fun to drive and quite rewarding given you have to really work it.

That's what I was hoping, one thing I like about the MX5 is being able to lean on it a bit while staying within the speed limits.

I'd probably look at changing the headers at some point too, giving it a bit of a boost, at least in MX5 terms.

[Lincsls1]

Nickp82 said:

It’s very subjective. Personally, I don’t think the 1.8 is too slow, it’s still a lot of fun to drive and quite rewarding given you have to really work it.

Agree with all of this.
Just because modern fast cars are so dam fast doesn't mean this lightweight sport car is slow.
Its all getting a little bit silly now.
I had a well worn and tired 1.6 NA years ago, still a brilliant fun little car. I never thought of it as slow either.

[callahan]

Lincsls1 said:

Agree with all of this.
Just because modern fast cars are so dam fast doesn't mean this lightweight sport car is slow.
Its all getting a little bit silly now.
I had a well worn and tired 1.6 NA years ago, still a brilliant fun little car. I never thought of it as slow either.

Yes my 1.6 NA was a great little car too and held up well to a Carlimits day many years ago.

Even my Boxster was the original 2.5 and that was rewarding to drive, although probably not as much fun as an MX5 with lower limits.