Corvette or Miata ????

Question

I'm 56 years old and I am deciding to but either a new Corvette or Miata. Any ideas from you folks out there.....??

Answer 1

a corvette definitly. miatas arent that great. but everyone loves a corvette!

Answer 2

Corvette, hand down. If these two cars are your choice and you can afford either one, Vette wins.



Believe it or not, the Vette is not expensive to insure. It actually costs less than my Infiniti G35 that I had. The car has get up and go and can handle the twisty roads and you will enjoy it. So far I have not had one time I have driven the car that I have not enjoyed it!



It also is not a midlife crisis car, it is a car that people who can afford it, buy and enjoy. Is the Cadillac Escalade that people pay 20K more for a midlife crisis car? If the Vette is than I would expect the Escalade to be as well. Just because it is a sports car doesn't make it a mid-life crisis car, I am only 34 and I know of others who are much younger. There are also many other vehicles on the road that cost more than you can pay for a new Corvette, so for those people that say you must be made of money, point them to the large SUV that cost more than your car to both purchase and maintain.



Good luck with whatever choice you make. If you want to get some more information on the Corvette visit the Corvette Forum, you can gleam lots of information from there - forums.corvetteforum.com

Answer 3

Only you know exactly what you are looking for. Check both out at the dealers. Take test drives and ask questions.



I thought I wanted a Miata about 10 yrs ago. I ended up with a vette...not a new one but one that was cheaper, faster and a real sportscar...not a lady's car.



Corvette is not a Chevy. It is made for performance with a comfortable ride. If you're concerned about gas mileage, you should average about 21 mpg...maybe more.



Neither car will be cheap to repair after warranty expiration. Corvettes require a real corvette mechanic. Make sure the dealer sells a lot of them. You'll end up looking for a good mechanic later. I bought my vette from a large Chevy dealer but was advised by the service mgr NOT to bring it to them for service. Their vette mechanic had just retired! I suspect this may be the same for Miata but not sure.

Answer 4

If you can afford a Miata, chose that one. Its history is intriguing. There's a lot of development that went into the Miata compared to a Corvette. Depending on the accessories they both can be nice, but for comfort and horsepower the Miata is super smooth and responds well. Insurance is expensive for both. Maintenance for the Miata is more expensive because its an import. Return value on a Miata that's kept in mint condition is higher than a corvette. Miata has more status and was originally developed in the 1940's. Corvette was much later by the Chevrolet company. Corvette is nice but its more of a fancy midlife crisis car, Miata has more elegant style and exudes class with a sporty edge. Test drive both and pick whichever you feel more comfortable with.

Answer 5

well, Even though a corvette will cost more in most cases, It will also hold its value way better than the Miata.Also, I work On cars for a living and Can tell you first hand that a Miata is a Turd! Its a little peice of junk and most that have owned them don't keep them.They are very tight inside and not very comfortable to drive and Not nearly as safe to drive as a vette.Besides that If your going to spend money for a toy why not get what not only runs good and looks good but will be still worth close to what you paid for it in 10 yrs??

Answer 6

lets see.... miata has what 100 hp?.... the new vettes.... 500 hp.... the answer is clear. not only that . the corvette is a status symbol. anybody can buy a miata... they are cheap. the vette show style class, power and the ability to splurge and enjoy life. the vette is the second meanest car on the market next to viper. no other car can come close to it. the ride is 100 percent better in the vette. not only do you have power but you have luxary. the vette rides like a cloud. i wouldnt even question this, and spring for the vette. you will not be disapointed. it is a sat night racer and a sunday driver all rolled into one car.

Answer 7

NO CONTEST Corvette every day and twice on Sundays

I have friends who own miatas and I have owned a Corvette Trust me you will enjoy the corvette a whole lot more they are faster sportier nicer and all in all a much nicer car. Not to mention the chick factor.

Besides Corvettes are collectors

Answer 8

At 56, the Miata won't be a good match. Corvette is more the look/style for you.



I'm with Darkmonster though - S2000 is good fun and a stylin' car to have.

Answer 9

This is one of those things that you need to decide for yourself. The biggest question though is how big of a person are you? I am 6'3" and would never fit in a Miata. I look like the Jolly Green Giant trying to drive a thimble. But if you have big feet like I do, then you want to stay away from the Vette as your feet will ALWAYS hang up on the pedals.

Answer 10

Miata is a little feminine. Corvette is a little unsophisticated.

I don't know.



I'd pick something else.



But if you want feminine, go Miata.

If you want muscle, go Corvette.

Answer 11

The question is a little silly. You're not comparing apples to apples and oranges to...I'm guessing you're not even much of a car guy. And for all you vette freaks: I live on a narrow twisting windy hill near Portland, OR. Give me a mazdaspeed miata. I'll bet you'll have to work hard to keep up with me.

Answer 12

CORVETTE! You would be crazy to buy a Miata if you can afford the CORVETTE and the up-keep!

Answer 13

Neither, check out the turbo Solstice or BMW M3, Vettes and Miatas are everywhere. Maybe a Viper?

Answer 14

To each their own.

Determine what you want in a car and take each for a ride.

To me there's no question. The Vette wins. The big difference is cost. Plus if you're over 5'8", you won't be comfortable in the Miata.

Answer 15

Well if you are looking for the sporty car take the corvette, the miata is kinda more well compact i would say.





Is it just me or does it seem like only retired people drive fancy sports cars? NO OFFENSE!

Answer 16

Oh no, not another middleaged guy in a corvette, get the Miata.

Answer 17

Do want a 100.000 mile warranty. If you have the change to spend go for the ZO6 Corvette for 76 grand you'll be "King Of The Hill".

Answer 18

You are going through a midlife crisis arnt you? the Miata would be more fun to drive through the twistys, but the vette is more fun to step on. I would buy a BMW M3 convertible and get the best sports car available for the money.

Answer 19

Corvette all the way.



A Miata is a joke of a car.

Answer 20

depends, if you have a wife or are looking for a good woman get a vette, if you want to treat your boyfriend to a nice vehicle you guys can roll down castro in then buy a miata

Answer 21

You have to ask? Corvette, of course!!!



http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/



Come on man.

Answer 22

corvette hands down

Answer 23

Why buy a new car when you can get a restored sporty classic that is only going to go up in value for less money? a great example is a Triumph TR8 but there are lots of others!

Answer 24

If your looking for a status symbol, go for the 'Vette, but don't forget you need a bad wig & a 24 year old blonde bimbo to go with it.



If you want a fun, sporty car that can be driven hard on track days, buy a Honda S2000



Miata's are for hairdressers



Darkmonster...out

Answer 25

well id go for the corvette because theres more room and more power.

Answer 26

Go for the Vette- Definitely!

Answer 27

i wouldnt suggest a corvette,they suck i mean for da price you pay and for da horsepower,sure it looks good if thats what your after,if so then there you go get it then.but me i street race i beat corvettes all da time.i drive a 93 integra gsr with 330 BHP,i just smoked a corvette on my way home.if u wanna race sumtimes holla at me

Answer 28

Not real sure why, but this question made me laugh out loud.



ONE WORD: CORVETTE!!!!!

Answer 29

i just traded my miata in on a vette.... the vette is much nicer.. miata is better if you are tight on your income...

Answer 30

miata has a more sleek look better for taking your wife or girlfriend for a nite on the town good luck

Answer 31

corvette

Answer 32

Corvette---They are more fun.

Answer 33

not even close.....corvette

Answer 34

go with the vette, you won't be disappointed.

Answer 35

You're funny!!!

Answer 36

WWDD -- what would Dale do?