🎮 Bmw Z3 Vs Mazda Mx 5

Grand Touring trim for the Mazda MX-5 starts life at $30,065. That’s the top of the line trim for the MX-5 and comes with 17″ wheels, heated leather seats, LED headlights, navigation and a OK: I'm gonna get a different car next summer. I've always wanted a true sports car, and these cars fit my criteria for that. BMW Z3 2.5L Roadster: + Less expensive than M or 3.oL + Beautiful, like MGB or E-type. + Convertible. + Solidity, durability. - Uppity image. - Convertible is Mazda MX-5 Miata vs BMW Z3 Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance. Mazda MX-5 Miata vs BMW Z3. Change. 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club RWD. BMW Z3 vs Mazda MX-5 reliability I am almost 16 and looking at cars to buy. I have found many Z3s and Miatas for good prices .I am very interested in the Z3 but my friends say its not reliable and the Miata will be much cheaper to own. 2023 Porsche 718 Boxster. 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2023 Ferrari Portofino M. What are the most affordable fun cars under $40K? In this video, Mark Takahashi from Edmunds presents eight cars that Wow. I didn’t realize how good the Z3 was until seeing this side-by-side. Mind you, I already liked both cars prior to this photo but the MX-5 should really just pack its things and run home. The Z3 is an open-top roadster - a sports car that does "sport" better than most. This sporty little convertible is one of the most affordable ways to own a BMW, and one of the most fun. BMW then chose to take things a step further with the introduction of the Z3 M coupe. Notably, the BMW Z3 M coupe saw its introduction in the late 1990s, 1998 Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison. For engine performance, the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s base engine makes 181 horsepower, and the 2021 BMW Z4 base engine makes 255 horsepower. The MX-5 Miata is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 405 miles. The Z4 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per Overview: BMW i7 vs MX 5 RF. Brand. BMW Indonesia. Mazda Indonesia. OTR Price*. Rp 3,41 Billion BMW i7 Price. Rp 849,9 Million MX 5 RF Price. Variant. BMW i7 xDrive60 Gran Lusso. The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z3 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z3 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z3 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel 10.5 seconds: Mazda MX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 31 HP more power than BMW Z3, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. Fuel consumption; Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.5: 7.8: The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z3 engine produces 3 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Fuel consumption; Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.6: 8.8: BMW Z3 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z3 could require 120 litres more fuel. Fuel tank capacity FIKEB. Recently, I got into doing comparison articles with the reasons why I bought my Miata over my other car choices. That opened the doors to continue digging a little deeper. Let’s look closely at the Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Porsche Boxster. Let’s start by laying out the ground rules for this comparison… We all know the Boxster costs about twice as much as a new, fully-loaded Mazda MX-5 Miata. For that reason, this may sound like a less than ideal comparison. But is it really? Keep in mind, this comparison is based on the NC Miata (2006-2013+). Various legitimate comparisons can be made between it and the 986 and 987 Porsche Boxster. Comparing it to a 981 Boxster (2013+) is not quite as ideal right now, although I’m sure there are people doing so already. Of course, the new vs new comparison below would be based on a 981 Porsche Boxster. There are 3 situations in which a buyer would be comparing Miata vs Boxster: 1. New vs New: A buyer with good money in his pockets could be considering a new Boxster vs a new Miata. The difference in the end will be a decision based on which car he prefers, whether he pays the Boxster’s new premium price, or saves a chunk of change and enjoys the Miata instead. It might not necessarily be a cost-based decision. Having said that, a new 981 Porsche Boxster would yield the biggest price difference up from a Mazda MX-5. 2. New vs Used: This comparison would likely be the most common… 2 equally-priced cars. A brand new MX-5 at $30k vs a used Porsche Boxster at $30k. Of course, the appeal is obvious… Your budget says you can only spend 30g’s so those are the options. 3. Used us Used: This third option will likely be the least common. This is typically for the guys that refuse to pay new car premiums regardless of the vehicle. They can afford a used Boxster, but even if they go for a MX-5, would still buy it used. All are plausible situations and I’ve spoken with many car guys that have in fact considered at least one of these Miata vs Boxster scenarios. Anyway, I’ve driven both cars and I’ve read countless comparisons and forum posts that compare both cars. These are some of the things I’ve found: Pros for the Mazda MX-5 Miata 1. The MX-5 offers more bang for the buck. Of course, this one’s a no-brainer. You can buy a brand new one, with full warranty for the price of a used Boxster with no warranty, or barely any left. 2. The MX-5 is going to be cheaper to maintain. New or used, the Miata is almost always going to be less expensive to maintain and run. Repairs are cheaper and so is regular maintenance, such as oil changes, brake service, etc. However, there are ways around this with the Porsche if you really want it. But we’ll leave that for a little later. 3. The MX-5 can likely offer a more carefree enjoyment. Given the smaller cost of the MX-5, enjoyment could likely be bigger than with the Boxster, specially if you are concerned with costs. You can take them out in bad weather, park them with less concern and overall worry less about it than you would with the Porsche. 4. The MX-5 can be more fun to drive. I’ve heard this one from folks that have owned both. The MX-5 might not be as refined, but it’s engaging at lower speeds. If you factor out the “coolness” factor of owning a Porsche and just concentrate on the drive alone, many claim the Miata is more fun to drive. You can chuck it into corners easier due to the reduced weight and you can hoon in it and have fun without breaking every speed law on the road. Rowing through gears and revving the engine is just plain fun. In the Boxster, you’ll be doing less of that because by the time you’re redlining second gear, you’re breaking the speed limit badly. This is coming from the horse’s mouth of Boxster/Miata owners. I’m just paraphrasing. Basically, the MX-5 Miata will feel more “sporty” at lower speeds. The Miata will also offer more drama at lower speeds. 5. Don’t have to deal with IMS (Intermediate Shaft Bearing) issues. It is well-known the IMS in the Boxster engines up to 2008 can fail causing catastrophic failure. This is more probable in older cars, mostly the 986 Boxster. Yes, there are things you can do to help prevent it, even if you decide not to install a fix before it happens (the “fix” can be very expensive), but it’s always nice not to have to worry about it at all, right? When peace of mind is concerned, the Miata has the Porsche beat. Pros for the Porsche Boxster 1. The Boxster is simply a better car in every way. You are paying twice for the car, and if it’s pre-owned you’re paying the same money as a new MX-5 Miata for a car with at least 35,000 miles on it already… So you’d expect the car to be better overall. Well, it is. You get better materials inside and out, better fit and finish, better factory suspension, more power, more refinement, a Porsche badge, etc, etc. 2. Porsche ownership for Miata money. Listen, criticize Porsche owners all your want, but for the most part, it’s cooler to own a Porsche than it is to own a Miata. I bet the OG’s at Mazda HQ secretly own Porsches. So of course, being able to buy a Boxster for Miata money is quite appealing. 3. Better interior. This fits with the 1st point of it being a better car in every way. However, it merits a point of it’s own. The interior in the Porsche, specially that of the 987 Boxster is waaaay nicer than that of the MX-5 Miata. The seats are better, the dash is nicer, the door cards too, you get the picture. 4. Better at higher speeds. The Miata will feel livelier at lower speeds but the Boxster will feel better and more confidence-inspiring at higher speeds. However, by then you should probably be on a track and not on public roads. 5. You’ll be happier with a Boxster in stock form. If you are the modding type, the Miata would likely be a better option. But if you’d rather just enjoy the car as it is from factory, the Boxster will be much better out of the “box” 😉 Most likely, you’ll be happier with it as is, so long as you buy the right one. Meaning, buy the Boxster S if you want more power, versus trying to upgrade a base Boxster. On the MX-5 you’ll likely spend more time and money upgrading a few things before you are completely happy. In regards to that last bit, here’s our article of essential NC Miata modifications. …if you can easily afford either, maintenance and running costs included, then you can truthfully make a decision based solely on preference. As you can see, the deal breaker is cost. It’s safe to say that if you can easily afford either, maintenance and running costs included, then you can truthfully make a decision based solely on preference. But for many, it will be a cost-based decision. If you are hoping to work on the car yourself, whether to save on costs or because you like to do the work yourself, the Miata will be easier to work on. This specially for home-garage-shop car folks. The MX-5 is smaller and lighter and you can work on it from the top for many projects. On the Boxsters however, just about everything that has to do with the drivetrain needs to be done from under the car. Reducing ownership costs of the Porsche Boxster As mentioned briefly earlier, one good way to reduce the ownership costs of the Porsche Boxster is to do a lot of the maintenance work yourself. Things like oil changes, brake jobs and the like can be done at home… Harder to do than in the MX-5, but it’s still doable. Another way to reduce costs on the Boxster if you are dead-set on wanting one over a Miata is to have work done at independent shops rather than at dealerships. Given that for many it will be a financial decision, this might be the only way you could afford one of them over a Miata. For that, you should join Porsche Club of America and the popular Porsche forums and dig up the contacts for trusted local Porsche specialists in your area. If you take the time to find good independent techs, you can save a lot of money over a dealer workshop. Not to mention, the work can be just as good, if not better. Again, if you find the right guy. Final notes Porsche does know what they are doing when it comes to the market position of their cars. While the price of a used Boxster can allow someone with a Miata budget to enjoy Porsche ownership, the risks are higher for those people. The fact is, that no matter what, Mazda markets the MX-5 Miata as a inexpensive convertible sports car for a reason, and places it correctly in that market segment. Porsche on the other hand might be aiming the Boxster at people who can’t afford a 911 (even if they deny it), but still have fairly fat checking accounts. You need to understand this before you get in way over your head. It also depends on where you spend your money. If your only hobby is cars, you can likely afford a Boxster even on moderate income. But if you have 10 different money-sucking hobbies that you refuse to let go off in favor of cars, the MX-5 can very well satisfy your sports car thrills. This said, it would be unfair to segment Porsche or MX-5 Miata buyers solely on how much coin they can swing. As many status-symbol Porsche driving people as there are, you have proper enthusiasts that buy a car for the actual driving experience. For that reason, there are many enthusiasts that can easily afford a Porsche 911 for example, but consider Boxsters, or even buy Miatas, just ’cause. Costs aside, the Mazda MX-5 Miata and Porsche Boxster do fit in the same comparison table. In Consumer Reports surveys, both cars are actually head to head, year after year, in the sports car convertible segment. Even when a new Boxster is twice the money of a new Miata. Both cars are fun and extremely competent and each has pros and cons in relation to each other. Take your time, test both cars and crunch the numbers. Unless you are getting in over your head in costs, it would be hard to make a mistake when choosing between either of these cars. Now, look. I’m not saying that no one should live their dreams and modify their car to look like a different car. I, too, harbor dreams of owning exotics that I know I’ll never be able to afford. I just think you might want to dream bigger if you’re going to be putting this much effort into your car. In this case, the car is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 (which is a good start) that’s been modified to look like a BMW Z3. I have no issue with the Z3, it seems like a perfectly lovable little sports car, but it’s not exactly an Enzo or even a Corvette that these kinds of mishmash body kits are often trying to emulate. According to the seller, a Facebook user from the Baltimore area, this fiberglass body kit was produced in the ’90s and was installed by a previous owner. Despite that, the car is not without its selling points. Read Also: How Could This Chevroge Viporvette Not Sell On BaT? The recipient of a Jackson Racing Supercharger, Borla exhaust, Bilstein suspension, and Momo steering wheel, this was no doubt a fun little car in its day. Unfortunately, that day was a few years ago and now the car has become “a project.” Although it runs, the interior apparently needs some attention, as does the wiring to make the headlights work properly, and the car has 129,000 miles (~208,000 km) under its belt. Per the seller, though, it’s been through quite a bit of maintenance in the last year, including spark plugs, a new fuel pump, filters, front brakes, and more. Unfortunately, those BBS wheels are not being sold with the car. Beyond not really understanding how the promise of a BMW Z3 would have made this kit seem like it was worth the time and effort, as is usually the case with such mods, it does have some issues. The hood looks alright, but it clearly becomes a Miata once you reach the doors in a way that I find jarring. Maybe it’s as a result of its age, but the seams on this car are just painfully obvious to me. On the other hand, if you want a supercharged, rear-wheel drive, manual sports car for $3,900 (and a bit of work), this may not seem like a dealbreaker to you. In any case, you can check it out on Facebook marketplace. PHOTO GALLERY more photos... Home News Mazda Miata Disguised As A BMW Z3 Is A Horror Show Jan. 29, 2022 7:11 AM ET For Sale Some people just want to watch the Miata burn. For whatever reason, this NA Mazda MX-5 Miata has had its entire identity changed to that of a BMW Z3. If this is something that you might find tasteful, you'll be glad to know that it is currently up for sale at a competitive $3,900. This excludes the amount you'll pay to travel to Baltimore for the you wish to get in touch with the owner to berate him for this modification, he already has a response lined up for you. The seller clarifies in the description that the conversion took place 20 years ago and adds that he doesn't care about your opinion. Jason McPherson/Facebook Jason McPherson/Facebook For added context, he explains that the original owner of the car opted to apply the kit which was sold as a complete package back in the 90s. In an attempt to turn this into the ultimate driving machine, the car has had a Jackson Racing Supercharger fitted to the four-cylinder engine. This has been accentuated by a Borla exhaust system, Momo steering wheel, and Bilstein seller notes that the car is running thanks to some routine maintenance jobs. This includes the fitment of new spark plugs, a fuel pump, cam angle sensor, air filter, radiator and coolant, front brakes sourced from a second-generation model, and pads and rotors for the rear axle. Jason McPherson/Facebook Jason McPherson/Facebook Despite all this work, it's still not in concourse condition. Once you take delivery, the Z3 Miata will need its interior to be redone together with a rewiring of the headlights. Thankfully, the taillights and interior electronics are all in working order. If you had your eyes on those BBS wheels, we're sorry to let you know that they are not included in the purchase. For these, you'll have to fork out an additional $800. If you don't tick this option box, the seller will let you choose some rollers from his collection, of which there are two isn't the first time that the little Miata has been used as the base to create something entirely different. Over in Japan, Mitsuoka revealed a limited run of builds that pay tribute to the C2 Chevrolet Corvette. This has had pretty much every panel replaced with muscular surfaces and chrome trimmings. Over in Spain, Hurtman is getting to work on its Grand Albaycin which has been reshaped to mimic classical British roadsters. Jason McPherson/Facebook Jason McPherson/Facebook Jason McPherson/Facebook Showing nationwide pricing. Enter your zip code to view local pricing. 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club RWD CarGurus Instant Market Value $35,615 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster RWD CarGurus Instant Market Value $15,427 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club RWD No Expert Reviews 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster RWD Fans of the BMW Z3 are likely to argue that the company's last version, produced in 2002, was its best. Six years of "consistent and conscientious development" and wider acceptance of ... 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club RWD No User Reviews 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster RWD Jonathan writes: Fun, as manual a driver does not feel the thrill because of how much weight the car is. Seeing the hood is a n... Looks/Style Ranked 2001 Audi TT quattro Roadster AWD better. "I think the TT has a better look because of its retro style and go kart vibe." Would Buy Ranked 2001 Audi TT quattro Roadster AWD better. "I would buy an Audi TT instead because of the horsepower and interior feel." 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"The VW Beetle has biggest trunk ever " 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club RWD 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster RWD Powertrain 6-Speed Manual Drivetrain RWD RWD RWD Fuel Economy, City 26 MPG 17 MPG 18 MPG Fuel Economy, Highway 34 MPG 24 MPG 25 MPG Fuel Tank Volume gal 13 gal Engine Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Power 181 hp @ 7,000 RPM 184 hp @ 6,000 RPM 184 hp @ 6,000 RPM Torque 151 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM 175 lb-ft @ 3,500 RPM 175 lb-ft @ 3,500 RPM Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders Compression Ratio 13:1 -- -- Displacement 2,000 cc 2,500 cc 2,500 cc Bore x Stroke in x in -- -- Safety ABS Brakes Standard Standard Driver Airbag Standard Standard Passenger Airbag Standard Standard Front Side Airbags Standard Standard NHTSA Crash Test Results Comfort and Convenience Leather Seats -- Optional Air Conditioning Standard Standard CD Player -- Standard CD Changer -- Optional Cassette Player -- Optional Radio Standard Standard Power Windows Standard Standard Power Door Locks Standard Standard Driver Power Seats -- Standard Passenger Power Seats -- Standard Interior Maximum Seating 2 seats 2 seats Front Legroom in in Back Legroom -- -- Payload and Towing Cargo Volume cu ft 5 cu ft Maximum Payload 404 lbs -- Exterior Length in in Width in in Height in in Wheelbase in in 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club RWD Exterior Colors Deep Crystal Blue Mica Jet Black Mica Machine Gray Metallic POLYMETAL Gray Metallic Platinum Quartz Metallic Snowflake White Pearl Mica Soul Red Crystal Metallic Option Packages Appearance Package BREMBO/BBS RECARO Package Soul Red Crystal Paint Charge Machine Gray Metallic Paint Charge 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster RWD 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club RWD 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster RWD

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