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1. Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: "Kai Radicke" <mowogmg@pil.net>; Date: Sun, 3 May 1998 19:20:13 -0400; Okay I thought this would be an interesting snip-it of an article to share with the list... ** It was the early '80s, and the era of the affordable roadster appeared to be over. Triumph and MG were d; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00144.html (8,509 bytes)
2. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 4 May 1998 17:17:56 -0700 (PDT); --Kai Radicke <mowogmg@pil.net> quotes: "It was the early '80s, and the era of the affordable roadster appeared to be Surely technology more -- Do listers actually like how the Miata handles? It remi; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00212.html (8,550 bytes)
3. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: William Elliott <William.Elliott@mail.mei.com>; Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 8:52:01 -0500; Many people (myself included) would see your comparison to the handling of an X1/9 as very positive! I think the Miata handles wonderfully... very connected to the road. I think the total driving exp; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00240.html (8,686 bytes)
4. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 07:33:09 -0700; On what do you base that statement? Actual interviews with Miata owners? (How many?) Assumption? Prejudice? Would be interested in a serious answer. Making our living serving only British Cars (and; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00244.html (8,230 bytes)
5. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: Ben Ruset <bruset@home.com>; Date: Tue, 05 May 1998 11:12:22 -0400; I'd like to jump in here for a second. First off, no matter what kind of car you have, chances are that there are people out there who are "enthusiasts" with it. I have seen people who love Ford Pin; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00247.html (9,163 bytes)
6. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: William Elliott <William.Elliott@mail.mei.com>; Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 10:15:15 -0500; I base my opinions strictly on subjective information: informal conversation at club meetings (including non-LBC clubs), similar threads on other automotive groups, and by talking to Miata owners (bo; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00249.html (10,224 bytes)
7. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 12:03:39 -0700 (PDT); -- I guess what bugs me about the Miata is all the hype comparing it to a "classic" British roadster. I hated the X1/9 feel of the car, because the center of gravity made the wheels feel like they we; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00271.html (9,290 bytes)
8. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: William Elliott <William.Elliott@mail.mei.com>; Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 14:49:40 -0500; Okay, now that I've "slammed" the Miata is a couple of posts, I think I should come to its defense after reading your last comments. I agree that the aesthetic value of the Miata is lacking in many a; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00273.html (9,755 bytes)
9. RE: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: "John Steczkowski" <stecz@pswtech.com>; Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 15:20:37 -0500; I probably shouldn't get suckered into this conversation.... Let me say this with the caveat that I love my MGB, I just understand it's limitations...(I've also never owned a Miata) Let's start with; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00276.html (9,828 bytes)
10. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory); Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 18:47:22 -0400; My turn - I agree with Ben and Lawrie. I know 2 Miata owners. They are both former LBC owners (in their lost youth) and wanted to again enjoy the fun of a roadster, but didn't want a 30 year old car; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00286.html (9,330 bytes)
11. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: JustBrits <JustBrits@aol.com>; Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 20:06:14 EDT; If a person were to take the time to find a CBB, do a groundup with new body shell said person would be spending under $ 20k and have a brand new car that APPRECIATES not DEPRECIATES. The new car wo; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00293.html (8,551 bytes)
12. RE: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 18:24:22 -0700 (PDT); In reponse to my: Several Listers have commented. I agree that the Miata is more maneuverable than a B or a Healey, and that it corners better at high speeds, but I think handling is so much more tha; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00297.html (9,687 bytes)
13. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: Ben Ruset <bruset@home.com>; Date: Tue, 05 May 1998 21:41:05 -0400; M**ta You'd also be dealing with (with a Miata) A car that is cheaper to insure A car that gets better gas mileage A car that attracts less attention A car that is not so much of a big deal if it ge; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00300.html (9,407 bytes)
14. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: Teacher122 <Teacher122@aol.com>; Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 21:48:13 EDT; << Let the flames begin! -NORY NORY, Those were Joan of Arc's last words! Tom Green; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00301.html (8,311 bytes)
15. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: Wildbil923 <Wildbil923@aol.com>; Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 22:29:05 EDT; I guess I need to jump in here. I own a Healey, MGA, and a Sprite. And I love them all. I also own a 1990 Miata. The Miata's a great sports car in my estimation. The MGB's a great car too, if my memo; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00302.html (8,944 bytes)
16. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 19:53:05 -0700 (PDT); And I car in my early B as Don't get me wrong-- I don't hate the Miata, or newer cars. It's just that I was really disappointed in it. It does maneuver well, but there's something missing there. I'm; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00305.html (9,791 bytes)
17. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: "Mike Lishego" <mikesl@tartan.sapc.edu>; Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 23:25:45 -0400; I'll throw my unwarranted and uncalled for two bits in right here... I love my MGB. Nobody will argue that. But, I'd buy a Miata to drive around. I'd beat the piss out of it for 100,000 miles, then s; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00307.html (9,528 bytes)
18. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 22:26:18 -0600 (MDT); I beg to differ on this one. How many Miata owners do you know (or talk to). Most of them seem to have a great admiration for the MGs and Triumphs of the world. They just have relaiability fears, an; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00311.html (9,520 bytes)
19. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: MGCTONY <MGCTONY@aol.com>; Date: Wed, 6 May 1998 07:08:43 EDT; i just bought a miata for my wife, auto air w/ 31000 mi., air bag, safe reliable and rated recommended in as new condition and minilites by consumer reports since 1990, for 7900, so now i get to buy; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00314.html (8,313 bytes)
20. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 6 May 1998 18:21:15 -0700 (PDT); Triumphs -- It's not the Miata owners that bother me-- although I've known some who parrot the 'British Cars were crap' stereotype. No, it was the auto press that pissed me off when the Miata came ou; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00342.html (9,188 bytes)

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