[Shindo]

The new M2 starts at only $63,195.
Dare I say only $13,000 more than the Morizo Edition Corolla.
The M2 in my opinion is way way more car for the money than the GRCME, but it just doesn't look good to me. Too squared off.
I'm sure it would be a blast drifting it around a racetrack, and destroying the rear tires.
Looks like BMW copied Hyundai's WRC teams rally paint color here.
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The Canadian dollar price is $76,500. thats a really expensive car is my books. Odd looking also, front and back. I owned a first generation M2, much nicer looking, at least on the outside. Inside is great on the new one.

 

[Shindo]

If most of the weight is from regulations, then how in the world can Mazda make their Miata at 2,410 lbs?
Magic I guess.
Also, why can't BMW make a great looking M2?
Mazda hit it out of the park with the ND.
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If most of the weight is from regulations, then how in the world can Mazda make their Miata at 2,410 lbs?
Magic I guess.
Also, why can't BMW make a great looking M2?
Mazda hit it out of the park with the ND.
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Well part of the reason it’s light is because it’s tiny. Lots of road noise also which means there is very little insulation. Ever sat in a miata?, it’s Claustrophobic. Sure is beautiful though, just wish it was 25% bigger, inside and out.

 

[Shindo]

If the Miata was 25% bigger, then it wouldn't be a Miata.😉
I owned and very much enjoyed an Ariel Atom for 7 years, so a Miata feels just right to me, even luxurious, just wish it had 230hp and it would be perfect.
I think most cars in general are getting way too big, but unfortunately so is the general public.
The Miata is designed for healthy sized adults, and not for extra large drivers, who fit much better in full sized SUV's and pickup trucks.
It is what it is, a street legal go-kart for adults that are kids at heart.

I am “healthy sized” at 5 11” & 165 pounds. Still find the miata too small. A Cayman fits but you need significantly deeper pockets.