I read the article comparing the two cars and there really wasn't a
conclusion. I own both cars also. My conclusions are:
1. The value of the MGB is going up rapidly and the value of the Miata is
going down rapidly.
2. The Miata is much more complex, but much better made. When the MG needs
repair, it's usually pretty easy to fix. When the Miata breaks, take it to
a shop or be prepared to study your manual carefully.
3. You can drive the Miata every day and not suffer from a mediocre heater,
poor sound system, engine overheating, and likelihood of a mechanical problem.
4. You will get a hell of a lot more attention in the MG due to the fact
that there are so few left in the U.S. and many young people don't even know
what it is.
5. Both cars have harsh rides and are very noisy.
At 01:08 AM 5/24/98 -0500, you wrote:
>I've got one of each & I LOVE 'em both.
>There's no doubt that a stock Miata will run circles around a stock series 1
>MGB. I'd be upset if it didn't. There's 26 years difference in the
>technology.
>By the way, I've been driving the B all week...
>
>Jim
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Chris Delling <saschris@flash.net>
>To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
>Date: Saturday, May 23, 1998 11:12 PM
>Subject: MGB vs. MX-5
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>>Don't want to start anything here. An article compares the MGB and the
>>Miata (MX-5) in the current issue of Thoroughbred and Classic Car. The
>>author's conclusions won't make many enemies on the list, but it is
>>interesting nonetheless.
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>Chris Delling
>>
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