Best New Budget Track Car?

[PDXSSCE]

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[Wizard1183]

Both are the same car, diff colors. And if you're actually going to track it? Against who? Or for what? Wouldn't the SS/1LE be a better option? Or a 2012 SS/1LE?

[CamaroDreams76]

Originally Posted by Wizard1183

Both are the same car, diff colors. And if you're actually going to track it? Against who? Or for what? Wouldn't the SS/1LE be a better option? Or a 2012 SS/1LE?

2012 1LE is going to be pretty hard to find

[gringo]

Best budget track car? Wouldn't that be an older Miata or something like that?

[PDXSSCE]

Originally Posted by Wizard1183

Both are the same car, diff colors. And if you're actually going to track it? Against who? Or for what? Wouldn't the SS/1LE be a better option? Or a 2012 SS/1LE?

I'm referring to new vehicles. Also, the 5th generation SS 1LE isn't the Alpha platform and is considerably heavier. I believe driving experience is about more than simply brute power.

Originally Posted by gringo

Best budget track car? Wouldn't that be an older Miata or something like that?

Among new vehicles, would you consider a Miata a better track purchase than a 2.0T 1LE?

[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

Originally Posted by PDXSSCE

I'm referring to new vehicles. Also, the 5th generation SS 1LE isn't the Alpha platform and is considerably heavier. I believe driving experience is about more than simply brute power.

this should get entertaining...

[12blkgrayRS]

I currently track a 2012 LT rs V6. I had to upgrade a lot of its components to make it trackable. Like brakes (already on 1LE), Sways(already set up on 1LE), tires/wheels (to handle the track duty, and for better handling; already on 1LE). The V6 has some awesome power pulling out of the apex's. Not so much on a long straight, the V8's will pass you. My 2016 V6 RS was even better, but all I had to upgrade on that was the brakes. No I couldn't afford an SS or better.
I have track vids on You tube under 12blkgray RS and see the RS at work, both of them. On Texas world Speedway, MS, Grand sport in Hitchcock, Tx.

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by PDXSSCE

I'm referring to new vehicles. Also, the 5th generation SS 1LE isn't the Alpha platform and is considerably heavier. I believe driving experience is about more than simply brute power.



Among new vehicles, would you consider a Miata a better track purchase than a 2.0T 1LE?

Consumables are still going to be less expensive with the Miata.

As long as you don't get caught up in doing something crazy like an engine swap, anyway.


Norm

[PDXSSCE]

Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

this should get entertaining...

Originally Posted by 12blkgrayRS

I have track vids on You tube under 12blkgray RS and see the RS at work, both of them. On Texas world Speedway, MS, Grand sport in Hitchcock, Tx.

I look forward to watching your videos!

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Consumables are still going to be less expensive with the Miata.

As long as you don't get caught up in doing something crazy like an engine swap, anyway.

Norm

When I saw the markdowns on the 2.0T 1LE, I immediately thought how fun it would be to afford one and track it. The Miata may be less expensive, but as much as I tried to squeeze and shoehorn into a Fiat 124 Spider, it didn't happen.

[silversleeper]

Did you look at the fine print closely on the "sale price". It's false advertising. If you get every offered rebate. Only if you own a Mustang, and GM Lease, and low credit score etc. Beside being unlikely to fall into every category it's a scam in that you can NOT combine/use some of them together, but they still add them all up to $9500 in their fake bait price.
I prefer the lower hp car like V6 or 4cyl on a road course. Easier for a novice like myself to drive better. Street or drag I like the high hp choice. Daily driver whichever vehicle does it all the best, price comfort utility, fun.

[PDXSSCE]

Originally Posted by silversleeper

Did you look at the fine print closely on the "sale price". It's false advertising. If you get every offered rebate. Only if you own a Mustang, and GM Lease, and low credit score etc. Beside being unlikely to fall into every category it's a scam in that you can NOT combine/use some of them together, but they still add them all up to $9500 in their fake bait price.

I'm familiar with fine print retractions, but I simply posted the lowest price that I found. There are more online with prices that aren't as low, but have good discounts with viable prices.

Originally Posted by silversleeper

I prefer the lower hp car like V6 or 4cyl on a road course. Easier for a novice like myself to drive better....

I agree.

[gringo]

Originally Posted by PDXSSCE

I'm referring to new vehicles. Also, the 5th generation SS 1LE isn't the Alpha platform and is considerably heavier. I believe driving experience is about more than simply brute power.



Among new vehicles, would you consider a Miata a better track purchase than a 2.0T 1LE?

Regarding new vehicles, yes I would. Also, no complex turbo versus the simplier NA setup on the MX5.

[PDXSSCE]

Originally Posted by gringo

Regarding new vehicles, yes I would. Also, no complex turbo versus the simplier NA setup on the MX5.

Then what about the Toyota 86?

[TheFlyingBananaSS]

Originally Posted by gringo

Best budget track car? Wouldn't that be an older Miata or something like that?

Most definitely agree. And anyone who knows track cars will also vouch for the Miata's prowess on the track. If you don't believe me go look at videos of experience drivers on you tube. Simply amazing how such a small car can carve up a track with 4 cylinders.