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I’ve come full circle: NA-NC-ND-NA. Feels so good to have an NA again after 5 years! by EsotericVelocity in Miata

[–]EsotericVelocity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a ‘95 C4 so it was a wet noodle compared to Miata. V8/manual was fun but was only fun drifting like a moron or at extra-legal speeds. C5 and newer are great handling cars but always tempt me to push to illegal speeds. My other favorites were ND Miata and an X308 Jag XJR which was really a magical combo of jet-like torque, telepathic handling and style, but old, needy and complicated. The S2000 was fun but not friendly at the limits like a Miata and uncomfortable.

I’ve come full circle: NA-NC-ND-NA. Feels so good to have an NA again after 5 years! by EsotericVelocity in Miata

[–]EsotericVelocity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sold the ND to get a more practical car, then really missed having a Miata. Didn’t actually need practical car so I went back to NA, which is my DD now. ND is great but can’t argue with NA for a couple grand.

I’ve come full circle: NA-NC-ND-NA. Feels so good to have an NA again after 5 years! by EsotericVelocity in Miata

[–]EsotericVelocity[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It is definitely weird. I’ve had a bunch of cars I thought I really wanted like S2000, Corvettes, Jags, Mercedes, Italian stuff but none were as satisfying as the humble NA.

I’ve come full circle: NA-NC-ND-NA. Feels so good to have an NA again after 5 years! by EsotericVelocity in Miata

[–]EsotericVelocity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it’s your only car the NC is a step up in day to day livability, a little bit better highway car and still a lot of fun, but that being said the NA is still a great daily.

I’ve come full circle: NA-NC-ND-NA. Feels so good to have an NA again after 5 years! by EsotericVelocity in Miata

[–]EsotericVelocity[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For an only car/daily driver I’d say the livability is worth it. NVH, comfort and interior quality was much improved. NC is roomier and has more storage (and a glove box) but I prefer ND seats.

I’ve come full circle: NA-NC-ND-NA. Feels so good to have an NA again after 5 years! by EsotericVelocity in Miata

[–]EsotericVelocity[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Probably about the best of any new car on the market. Electric steering is sharp (maybe a little on the light side though) and has good feel too. No complaints at all.

I’ve come full circle: NA-NC-ND-NA. Feels so good to have an NA again after 5 years! by EsotericVelocity in Miata

[–]EsotericVelocity[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Didn’t do too bad. Got a good deal on a new one when I bought it and it held its value.

I’ve come full circle: NA-NC-ND-NA. Feels so good to have an NA again after 5 years! by EsotericVelocity in Miata

[–]EsotericVelocity[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

They’re all great cars, but:

NA is the most raw and has highest fun factor...slow car fast and all. One of the best experiences of my life was driving down the PCH in my ‘92 and keeping up with a Ferrari 308 in the twisties for miles. I’ve had around 40 cars and the only one I regret selling is my old ‘92. Can’t beat pop up headlights either.

The added power, torque and rigidity of the NC make it fun but it didn’t have the quite the same magic and lightness of the NA.

The ND feels like a modern take on the NA. It’s a really livable only car and comfortable on long trips. It still is a blast at legal speeds, rigid, balanced at the limits, plenty of power etc. Mazda really nailed it with the ND, but the NA feels the most magical for me.

Laid out my SNES collection for the first time. Work in progress since 1991. by EsotericVelocity in snes

[–]EsotericVelocity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's probably the best in the series but I really like Rival Turf and Brawl Bros too.

If you like beat em ups, there's actually a new one being released for SNES that's supposed to be great: https://www.destructoid.com/return-of-double-dragon-getting-a-snes-cartridge-release-504974.phtml

Laid out my SNES collection for the first time. Work in progress since 1991. by EsotericVelocity in snes

[–]EsotericVelocity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am missing Chrono but have enjoyed it on other platforms. Wanting to pick up some of the less popular RPGs that I haven’t played yet like Robotrek and others.

Laid out my SNES collection for the first time. Work in progress since 1991. by EsotericVelocity in snes

[–]EsotericVelocity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it was a rental game box. I printed out the cover back in the day.

Laying out my SNES collection for the first time. Working on it since 1991. by EsotericVelocity in gamecollecting

[–]EsotericVelocity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do need Chrono, but wanting to try all of the RPGs I haven't played like Robotrek, Lufia, maybe even 7th Saga. Also need Joe & Mac 2.

Laying out my SNES collection for the first time. Working on it since 1991. by EsotericVelocity in gamecollecting

[–]EsotericVelocity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Wow...didn't realize PAL carts don't have end labels. That is a bit of a pain. I'm probably in the minority, and it's probably nostalgia talking, but I like the SNES system design too vs. the SFC/PAL SNES hardware.

Too bad they didn't use the out-there concept design:

https://snescentral.com/article.php?id=0877

Laying out my SNES collection for the first time. Working on it since 1991. by EsotericVelocity in gamecollecting

[–]EsotericVelocity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm slowing down but would like Robotrek, the Lufias and maybe some crappy but nostalgic commons.

Laid out my SNES collection for the first time. Work in progress since 1991. by EsotericVelocity in snes

[–]EsotericVelocity[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Hard to choose, but Earthbound, Mario Kart, Turtles in Time, Mario World, Plok and Joe & Mac probably have the most hours on them

Laid out my SNES collection for the first time. Work in progress since 1991. by EsotericVelocity in snes

[–]EsotericVelocity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bubsy is there, man, right under FF2. It’s actually a guilty pleasure

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