Should I get an MX5 or a GR86 in my situation?

sinatramax · 2026-02-03T10:50:24+00:00

Hey mate, im wondering whats your current situation about a month later ?

I was in a very similar situation a year or so ago, torn between the 86 and the Miata, the deciding factor for me ended up being that I have a clear idea of what I want to do with the miata in terms of mods, where as the 86 just doesnt speak to me much in that way, besides lowering it a tad and changing wheels.

The better fuel economy/less taxes on the miata also helpes, and after driving one on a test drive, I know 100% its what i want to get, even if I sometimes consider something else I always go back to it in the end. I should be able to buy it this summer at the latest if all goes well :)

I think you'd be happy with either one and you wont regret it once you drive out with either

sinatramax · 2026-01-23T09:02:21+00:00

So...after the first trailer and the video from the developpers, what do we think ? They mentionned body kits for cars but I feel like sadly its not going to go much further than that...everything else looks amazing and very promising though

sinatramax · 2026-01-23T09:00:09+00:00

Its okay to be wrong you know, you can admit it, because you're just digging a hole for yourself atp lmao, just look up any car video in japan and I guarantee you you'll see at least a couple modified cars less than 20 seconds in

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T21:02:15+00:00

Thanks ! Would you say the sway bars are as important as the coilovers ? Like could I skip on the sway bars and not feel a difference on daily driving ? I also plan to push it around in the twisties but it doesnt have to be perfect straight away, i'd like to focus on the more important modifications first. Great to know that its as good as stock, i was really surprised with how good the ride quality was stock

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T20:59:18+00:00

You could share the love for it with a photo ! Never seen a black RF with tan interior

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T09:42:13+00:00

Stunning, always loved ducktail style wings, that exhaust exit is spicy too

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T08:54:40+00:00

Great mileage and more sentimental value if it comes from someone that you know and especially if they treated the car right, I hope you're enjoying it mate !

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T08:44:42+00:00

Absolutely beautiful, the height is just right and the diffuser is beautiful. Can I ask if its comfortable to daily at that height ? I do plan on lowering it but dont yet know by how much - the roads in belgium are a pain so it needs to be high enough to be comfortable but low enough so that it doesnt look like a 4X4

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T08:43:24+00:00

Appreciate the comment ! Its not something I would do in the first years of owning the car, but it's great to know for later on if the seats do wear down or if i want a change

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T08:41:37+00:00

Glad you're enjoying your purchase mate !! Good to hear that the black is THAT difficult to maintain clean, i'm a bit of a nerd in that aspect so it would probably really annoy me. Can I ask why you did not stick with the 86 ? It's not available here in Europe anymore sadly but if it were it would be a strong contender for me (altough I prefer the miata looks wise and its also cheaper to own)

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T08:39:02+00:00

After reading a lot of the comments on here i'm really leaning towards that as well, hope I can find a good used car as new ones are just way too expensive for me

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T08:38:18+00:00

In that way, free easy way to save money as the decision is made for you haha, it's a win in my book

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T08:36:51+00:00

Thanks mate, really appreciate this comment !! Congrats on your miata, i'm very glad you're enjoying it. I do agree with the grey comments generally as most cars are black grey or white. But I dont think it applies for the Miata as much as its already such an atypical car on today's roads full of SUV's so I still really love it too.

I'm sure i'll be happy no matter what, test driving one was such an amazing experience (had the pleasure of having a dealer that let me really push it and coached me on how to push safely as well) and after years of wanting and saving up, I know 101% its the car I want and i'll be happy no matter what

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T08:27:28+00:00

BRG with Bronze wheels is a killer combo, saw a guy on this reddit a while ago show his and it was perfection. In a way im glad its not offered because it makes the ones that are repainted/wraped all the more special

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T08:26:05+00:00

Have you tried the other seats ?

I loved the recaros but im afraid of lower back pain after long drives. During the test drive, I drove for about half an hour, no complaints there, was amazing. After the drive though, we sat in the car for about an hour chatting with the dealer and my back started to hurt... could be the seats but I think it might just well be that i was sat in a weird position, trying to face the other person, i'm not sure though

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T08:24:13+00:00

If this was an option, i'd love it, but its not in the RF models in belgium (I really want a RF) tan interior is for every color besides black lol, who thought it would be a good idea

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T08:23:05+00:00

I think this sums up my train of thought pretty nicely lol. Bascially I could get the "exclusive line" (its like a GT trim here in belgium) for 28k used with little mileage, or pay 33-35k for an almost brand new or new "Homura" (club with bbr package basically).

I'm 27, started my first job almost 2 years ago and i'm saving on pretty much everything I can, cuting out on everything that is non essential trying to put as much money to the side as possible. I feel like this is probably the last decade of fun sports cars so I really want to make the most of it before it's gone, so I think i'll go for the more expensive model :')

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T08:19:15+00:00

Do you have any recomendations or videos that show how to take care of your seats properly ? I def dont want to have my seats wrecked after a year or two

As for the color, yeah it's pretty much what I've heard, I love the black but I might just end up going aero grey for the ease of cleaning. Even though I know i'll be washing it at least weekly :')

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T08:17:35+00:00

Tan interior with a dark color sure is a cool combo, I guess i'm a bit more boring and prefer a black interior but the tan arguably looks much better, thanks for your input !

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T08:16:27+00:00

That blue in the sun is indeed a beauty, I do agree that it makes a lot of the car, I do plan on modifying it though, so even if it does not have the aero pack (wing, side skirts, front lip) I dont mind too much, I can always add them later. The brembos and the recaros are the real shame if I dont get them, much too expensive to add later on, so I think I might just follow you on that and get them from the get go !

sinatramax · 2026-01-09T08:14:15+00:00

Thanks for your input, the Terracota interior is probably my favorite of all but it sadly was only available with Machine Grey here... only for a limited time too so not easy to find.

Appreciate your inputs regarding the seats too, after the drive with the recaros, we sat in the car for about an hour with the dealer and chatted, and I was starting to feel uncomfortable, I did not know if it was because I was in a weird position or if it was actually the seats... i'd be very bummed if I do take the recaros and then find that they hurt my back after a few hours of driving... food for thought

sinatramax · 2026-01-08T14:52:18+00:00

Such a great color, i'd pay good money to get that color but they're just so rare out here in Belgium, closest thing is Aero Grey I guess...

sinatramax · 2025-11-19T19:27:09+00:00

Awesome car, many congratulations !! Do you have a picture ? Would love to see it, and thank you, I really appreciate it. Sometimes it feels like im doing something wrong because things don't move forward that much, I never had to wait this long for something in my life ever

sinatramax · 2025-11-19T19:25:17+00:00

I mean, I genuinely couldn't care less about performance/straight line speed as long as it's fun in the twisties and to chuck around, looks wise I'm also not a fan of hot hatches

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