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April 23, 2008

Solstice vs. Miata: Which Would You Choose?

By Rob

Editor-in-Chief

It’s always fun to pit domestics vs. imports, and this is a pretty obvious match up. Plus, both Pontiac and Mazda have done pretty well in previous Showroom Showdowns. Let’s keep the GXP out of this one and compare the 166 hp Miata to the 173 hp Solstice, since they are priced pretty close. And if you think you’re too manly to drive either of these cars, just pretend it’s a gift for your wife or girlfriend. So, which would you choose, the Solstice or the Miata?

Pontiac Solstice Mazda Miata

Comments

MiamiMiataGroup
Mar 26, 2009 at 10:37 pm

No Contest here the Solstice is the dumbest design ever to come from Detroit it’s just a miata want 2 be cheap imitation it’s interior proof it, it’s top operation nightmare and a comic book like trunk space this Pontiac is a joke plus the reliability of the Ecotec engine is questionable. Miatas any time any day 20 years of proven reliavility and continued success.Don’t mess with success. ZOOM ZOOM forever.

JRL@SFO.USA
Feb 19, 2009 at 8:32 am

Own a Miata. Like it a lot.

Test drove a Solstace. And a Sky. Icky. Overpowered, lousy clutch/gearbox combo. Awful ergonomics. Utterly useless “trunk”. Mediocre fit, decent exterior finish, though the body panels didn’t really fit. Top mechanism took BOTH sales people about 5 minutes (MINUTES!!) to put down the top. Neither was able to successfully up the top. Both “punted” it to the service department. (BOTH!!!) Solstace is overdone styling, IMO — ricer’s dream.

5 years from now, which is still making owners smile. 10 years from now, which’ll still have clubs round the world. 20 years from now, which’ll be running races, mountain roads and rallys?

I’ll let you guess.

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Jul 23, 2008 at 10:56 pm

i have an 06 miata and love it. i test drove a solstice and there just wasn’t enough legroom to even think about it. beautiful car though. i’ve only raced one. it was even til we hit the corners. i don’t think he felt like pushing it. can’t wait to race a couple more… clown all you want. they’re both loads of fun to drive.

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gotta love the fan boys here

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May 2, 2008 at 5:19 pm

I bought a 2008 Solstice GXP. It’s faster, quieter, it rolls less in corners, handles better, and is much more comfortable to drive long distances in than an MX-5. It has an Aux cable plug in for the radio, the MX-5 did not.

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May 1, 2008 at 7:32 am

It is time to retire the miata and start with a new design. There is not a miata that will beat me.

buckeye
Apr 30, 2008 at 6:21 pm

I’m a mechanic with Mazda and I have to tell everyone here, the solstice is the far better vehicle for competition, a better frame and suspension, a better engine that will handle far more modification, in fact that 2.0 is a mechanical marvel

to those of you that think the Miata handles as nicely or better then the solstice, that’s because your are so high in the seat…in addition, the car has such small wheels you feel like you’re cornering faster when you’re not close, the solstice is a heavier feeling ride and this has more to do with the seat position then the curb weight

I believe the driver was the drifter, a japanese professional driver that epitomizes the deception I’m talking about;

when he compared the two he was certain the Miata gave better times, however to his surprise the solstice Na was the faster…and he is a professional driver

now for the other points on this thread;

fit and finish as far as the exterior, the solstice is again the winner here

as far as interior, the miata and creature useability the miata is clearly the winner, for instance the top works so much better and the electric windows are somewhere you don’t have to dislocate your shoulder to use

the solstice is crude for little things like that but for handling and appearance there isn’t a choice, if you’re a sportscar enthusiast for performance you shouldn’t even look at the miata it’s a differant league however I wouldn’t look at the na solstice either, I would have to get the turbo or mod the na with a super charger of some variation

sorry, been with Mazda since high school but this is what it is

Celeste
Apr 28, 2008 at 9:41 pm

I voted for the Solstice – I have one and she is fantastic. I traded my Corvette for her and haven’t regretted it for a second. The Mazda Miata is just . . . so . . . passe.

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Carpe Diem
Apr 28, 2008 at 6:12 am

No contest. Solstice wins. To the comment made by Feedback on April 26th, play the HP/weight thing all you want. I took my stock ’07 Solstice (naturally aspirated) to Willow Springs, last year, and the Miatas were a big impedence to me. I was pressing them all the way. Same thing only worse when I took my ’08 Solstice GXP to Willow Springs. No contest. The Miata is getting long in the tooth. I will take the Solstice any day over that little rice burner.

Ames Tiedeman
Apr 27, 2008 at 10:06 pm

The Solstice is far superior.

Richard Sorg
Apr 27, 2008 at 3:30 pm

I don’t get the Solstice beauty thing…it looks like a bar of Dove soap to me, not to mention all the negatives, which most are aware of by now.

Sol in Vegas
Apr 27, 2008 at 2:42 pm

The Solstice is the one, have had one for the past 18 months and still turning here. GM/Pontiac hit the bullseye.

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Feedback
Apr 27, 2008 at 5:39 am

I’ll take the S2000 – kidding! (not really…)

Anyway, this comment cracked me up: “The Solstice 173 hp to 166 hp easy choice”

Hmmmmm. Let’s see here. Which one do *you* think will be faster. The 173hp Solstice pushing 2877 pounds, or the 166 hp Miata pushing 2414 pounds? Hint: It’s not the Solstice.

Fact is, you can put two (reasonably sized) adults in the Miata and it will still be lighter than an empty Solstice, so go buy a Solstice if you like the way it looks, but don’t expect to be passing too many Miatas at the track!

I'm_A_Sol_Man
Apr 27, 2008 at 4:29 am

The japanese actually tested both models and turns out that the solstice beat out the miata in the road course. The driver was surprised on how well it did against the miata. Also if you look at the first year that the solstice came into the auto-x circuits they beat the miata and the rest of the other cars in its class. If you cant guess I’m a solstice fan and I vote solstice.

I'm_A_Sol_Man
Apr 27, 2008 at 4:29 am

The japanese actually tested both models and turns out that the solstice beat out the miata in the road course. The driver was surprised on how well it did against the miata. Also if you look at the first year that the solstice came into the auto-x circuits they beat the miata and the rest of the other cars in its class. If you cant guess I’m a solstice fan and I vote solstice.

I'm_A_Sol_Man
Apr 27, 2008 at 4:29 am

The japanese actually tested both models and turns out that the solstice beat out the miata in the road course. The driver was surprised on how well it did against the miata. Also if you look at the first year that the solstice came into the auto-x circuits they beat the miata and the rest of the other cars in its class. If you cant guess I’m a solstice fan and I vote solstice.

I'm_A_Sol_Man
Apr 27, 2008 at 4:29 am

The japanese actually tested both models and turns out that the solstice beat out the miata in the road course. The driver was surprised on how well it did against the miata. Also if you look at the first year that the solstice came into the auto-x circuits they beat the miata and the rest of the other cars in its class. If you cant guess I’m a solstice fan and I vote solstice.

I'm_A_Sol_Man
Apr 27, 2008 at 4:29 am

The japanese actually tested both models and turns out that the solstice beat out the miata in the road course. The driver was surprised on how well it did against the miata. Also if you look at the first year that the solstice came into the auto-x circuits they beat the miata and the rest of the other cars in its class. If you cant guess I’m a solstice fan and I vote solstice.

Chet
Apr 27, 2008 at 3:47 am

I traded my “girly” Mustang GT for a Solstice. Would never go back as it is ten times more fun. I couldn’t fit comfortably in the Miata at 6 feet 2 inches. Felt more “go carty” to me. Love the Solstice and plan to buy another when I run this one into the ground. So far 53,900 miles without a single problem.

Anthony
Apr 26, 2008 at 10:25 pm

I’ve sold both, and driven both at Road Atlanta. The MX-5 is a much better quality vehicle, and much more competent on the track.

David
Apr 26, 2008 at 2:30 pm

Solstice turns heads as fast as it turns the wheels.

mikey
Apr 26, 2008 at 2:23 pm

wow, I know people who have both, I am really surprised anyone even wants to compare these two cars as if they’re in the same league, the solstice is the head turner, the solstice is the performer

as far as quality of ride the solstice again, it is clearly the more refined ride and feels like the frame is far more sturdy

I guess it’s what you own that make people vote these polls, I don’t own either but would never even consider the miata

Joe S
Apr 26, 2008 at 10:22 am

Solstice for looks. What’s with the luggage space comments? If the question was which car is more practical for a family vacation, neither car would win and we’d vote for a mini-van. If I’m choosing between the two, the Solstice has more style, so I’d vote Solstice.

Hemi Cruiser
Apr 26, 2008 at 12:35 am

First off I would like to say that both car are easy on the eyes from a distance. The Solstice with its sporty race car looks, and the more refined look of the Miata.
But step closer and the Solstice just cant compete, it doesn’t have the fit and finish quality of the Miata. Many of the Sol’s parts just look cheap, shame on GM for producing such a sexy little vert with such poor quality!
Now the Miata on the other hand is a great little car. The quality is there, it’s fun to drive, and it has the optional hard top. I seriously considered purchasing one of these top knotch little cars last year, but a 2-seater is just not practical for me. However, if a second car was feasible, the Miata would definately share space in my driveway!

Tim DeLong
Apr 25, 2008 at 11:51 pm

I would have to pick the Miata. Mazda has proven themselves in road racing time and time again. Besides the Solstice is just GIRLY! If the options were the Miata and the Saturn Sky, then I might consider the aggressive angular design of the Saturn rather than the passive “The convertible helps my nail polish dry faster” rounded look of the Solstice and Miata. This is of course just in looks alone. Performance I think I would still lean toward the Miata. There is an endless after market supply of parts and hop-ups that are reasonably priced for the Miata. Although….a Sky with a Corvette drivetrain….Now your talkin’!!!

Anonymous
Apr 25, 2008 at 11:39 pm

i’ll take an oldschool miata any day.

glowsunfire
Apr 25, 2008 at 11:04 pm

The Solstice 173 hp to 166 hp easy choice

John Richards
Apr 25, 2008 at 8:21 pm

I chose the Solstice for the looks and the cornering. My son has a Miata. The Miata is easier and safer to drive, but it doesn’t give you that exotic racing feel. When I corner fast in the Miata, it feels like I’m on the edge of its abilities, which produces a certain exhileration. When I corner fast in the Solstice, it feels solid and in control, like it’s taunting me to go faster. I can see where it is a personal choice on how you like to feel when going fast around corners. You can’t beat the Solstice for looks. It’s got that retro-Maserati/Jag, Cobra, modernized Austin Healy vibe.

Mike
Apr 25, 2008 at 8:16 pm

I agree with Stewart, GM is there own devil essentially. They focus too much on trucks. I haven’t looked at Miata, but the Solstice is a bit too narrow, at least their going to build a hardtop. Why go after market with a s/c at only 220hp vs 260 turbo 2.0 stock???

Johhnnymx5
Apr 25, 2008 at 7:25 pm

As a Miata owner I have to say the MX5. I looked at the Solstice but a couple things kept me away…lots of cheap plastic components that reminded me of my Fiero days, the top operation and the trunk space with the top down.

I ran into a guy about 3 months after I bought my 06. He had his top down and the Soltice looked very nice…until I walked up to the car to see all his luggage shoved into the passenger side because it would not fit into the trunk.

Both cars are great and I like any 2 seat convertible. But I had to go with what I know and what has not left me straded on the side of the road after driving it hard.

ALEX
Apr 25, 2008 at 6:28 pm

I LIKE THE SOLSTICE.

Critter
Apr 25, 2008 at 5:11 pm

Voted with my wallet 06 Solstice. The after makket is comming alive for the 2.4 ecotec. Superchared running around 220 HP and 232 torque at the wheels, and loving every minute

Miss SNL
Apr 25, 2008 at 2:41 pm

Solstice hands down! She wins the beauty, talent, and bathing suit contest!!

Roadster_RS
Apr 25, 2008 at 1:31 pm

Ask any autox-er out there, they’ll tell you thats a tough decision, either one is a winner, depends on how good you are. Take a look at the name though, thats my choice.

Bigbadthor
Apr 25, 2008 at 1:27 pm

I think they like to be called MX5′s now, but I love my NA Miata. It is one of the most modifiable cars out there, you hardly ever see one that isn’t. There are purists out there, to be sure.
The engine was built to hold boost and the aftermarket industry has anything conceivable to make it look/drive better (and for dirt cheap, too).
Miata all the way for me.

Adam
Apr 25, 2008 at 1:01 pm

Solstice

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Apr 25, 2008 at 1:00 pm

Solstice

Destry
Apr 25, 2008 at 12:41 pm

I have a 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata and love it! I would rather have the Saturn Sky, but could not afford it! I think the Solstice has an ugly front end and you have to get out of the car to put the top down..GRRR!

Tyler
Apr 25, 2008 at 12:16 pm

I wouldnt drive either of them. They are both weak. The Solstice looks better, but still looks like crap compared to other cars. It looks like a be with buck teeth.

beefy242
Apr 25, 2008 at 9:13 am

Ive driven a Miata, and being 6’3 my left leg kept getting caught on the steering wheel during turns and it hard to move my big ass foot over to push in the clutch. REAL easy to shift though…

but i would hands down choose a solstice. Much faster… but actually i’d rather have a Sky cause i think they look slightly better.

james
Apr 25, 2008 at 5:08 am

im an import guy, but the miata does have a rep for gay guys to drive them. so i pick the solstice!

King-Oka
Apr 25, 2008 at 3:50 am

I voted with my wallet last year. Couldn’t justify the cash required for a Z4 or 350Z but wanted a hot two seater. NEVER EVEN LOOKED AT MIATA as everyone I’ve seen driving them sits so high they look like they should be driving in a parade.

Absolutely love my Solstice – Base model and it is awesome. Turns heads everywhere I go.

Mr_Sexy
Apr 25, 2008 at 3:43 am

I’ve never driven solstice but I’ve driven a few miata’s and I must say that they are orgasmic. Once you sit in the seat of a miata it becomes a part of you.

Miata all the way.

Mr_Sexy
Apr 25, 2008 at 3:42 am

I’ve never driven solstice but I’ve driven a few miata’s and I must say that they are orgasmic. Once you sit in the seat of a miata it becomes a part of you.
Miata all the way.

Danny
Apr 25, 2008 at 3:08 am

Solstice any day, good pictures too you can see how old fashioned the Miata’s styling is and how sexy that Solstice looks :D .

Danny
Apr 25, 2008 at 3:07 am

Solstice any day, good pictures too you can see how old fashioned the Miata’s styling is and how sexy that Solstice looks :D .

kyle Pancake
Apr 25, 2008 at 2:30 am

as a pontiac tech i have to go with the solstice. from a performance standpoint the soltice is more responsive and alot more fun to drive. however since it’s still very new they have a few kinks to work out. the miata has been around longer and thus has simple things worked out. another downfall of the solstice is when the top is up it’s like peering out of a tank window…. but they are a lot of fun to drive.

ladyt28
Apr 25, 2008 at 2:22 am

Solstice all the way. Personally, I think the Miata looks like a bar of soap. The Solstice has such fine curves and looks so sexy! They are also still kinda new out there – mine turns heads every time I take her out! And who would want a car that keeps loosing to the Sol? lol!

allan
Apr 25, 2008 at 1:55 am

id have to say the solstice on this one..the miata is a little to smallfor me..i think pontiac capture the perfect size car for speend and mobility ..but didnt over do it..and it has that look to it like some porches do and mr2 have with the trunk humps..the solstice also has a cheap 350z look but i like it

Anonymous
Apr 24, 2008 at 11:55 pm

I’m going to go with the Solstice

A Bengals Fan
Apr 24, 2008 at 11:11 pm

I’d take the Miata, although I gotta say I’ve seen some awesome Solstices and Skys.

Me
Apr 24, 2008 at 11:08 pm

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Dude
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:36 pm

Pontiac….

Stewart
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:29 pm

I forgot to add:
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I am a GM guy.
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Always have been.
.
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I’ve checked out the Pontiac and the Saturn.
.
They aren’t built as well as the Mazda.
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It kills me to admit that, but…. it’s true.
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GM is running itself into the ground…

Stewart
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:26 pm

A lot of the comments on this topic are funny.
.
.
As an automotive enthusiast, I have many cars, and many
types of cars…
.
Two seater sports cars are a blast to drive. I’ve owned
an MG Midget in the past, and my Miata feels like that to drive,
only better, and the Miata has the reliability that MG only ever
dreamed of…
.
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As far as my Miata not being “manly” enough….well that’s just plain stupid…
.
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I own American muscle too, in fact all of my cars are GM except
for the Mazda.
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I gotta tell you guys, my Miata has the build quality that GM has
never matched. Never.
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My Miata at 115K miles still runs and drives like new…
.
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I wish my Denali, Roadmaster, Riviera, and Century were even half
as good in build quality…

NIck
Apr 24, 2008 at 9:30 pm

First to deepwater, yes Motor Trend did a comparo with the Solstice GXP in it, not the N/A solstice. and the Miata was not in that comparison, it was a 350Z. But anyway, those who are dissing on these cars clearly do not understand what they are about-pure driving. Driving with the top down, wind in your hair, slicing up a winding country road. You don’t need power tops, or all the other extras that mainly add weight to do this. Yes they don’t have 300 hp, but on the kind of road that they are intended for, they will leave almost all 300hp cars in the dust. I would have to go with the Miata, because Mazda has been in this game a lot longer, and has figured out all the little thing that make a small roadster great.

GMS
Apr 24, 2008 at 8:53 pm

Pontiac all the way. Mazda is poo.

satty
Apr 24, 2008 at 8:05 pm

miata but id rather have the saturn SKY! :P

Vincenzo
Apr 24, 2008 at 8:01 pm

Miata all the way it’s japanese and I would never ever in my life buy a domestic car.Well Mazda is Ford but at the same time Pontiac is Opel anyway I’d go for Mazda because of their realibility and comfort behind the wheel as for Pontiac I still don’t know how they are still around!!!

Cyclone
Apr 24, 2008 at 7:40 pm

They may be comparable in price but that’s as far as it goes – Pontiac ALL the way!

elcamino-dude
Apr 24, 2008 at 7:32 pm

SOLSTICE! part of this comes from the fact that i dont like Miatas, sorry for any miata fans, not dissing you, just saying there not my style, my vote goes to Solstice!

cminta
Apr 24, 2008 at 6:42 pm

solstice, definetly

BiLLY
Apr 24, 2008 at 6:31 pm

Neither both this roadsters suck one’s manuel top which is stupid and the other just plainly sucks I rather waste my money on a GEO METRO then these 2 sucky ass cars

brian
Apr 24, 2008 at 6:28 pm

Solstice FTW. Miata is ugly and outdated.

Anonymous
Apr 24, 2008 at 5:41 pm

solstice

Celeste
Apr 24, 2008 at 5:17 pm

Absolutely the Soltice. By the way, GTR, my Sol is the NA, not the GXP, and she is awesome! Obviously, you don’t own one.

NEXTWHIP.COM
Apr 24, 2008 at 4:46 pm

FOR LOOKS ALONE I WOULD CHOSE THE SOLSTICE. SPEED CAN BE ATTAIN LATTER THROUGH TUNING. MIATA IS A P.O.S.

Pressed_Ham
Apr 24, 2008 at 4:45 pm

lol surgeon general.

solstice.

miata’s suck dick.

they have no performance compared to the solstice/sky

KaptainK_CG
Apr 24, 2008 at 4:30 pm

Solstice by far. I own a GXP. It’s a hell of a roadster.
I’m kinda surprised to see all this gay/no-balls crap on here? Since when did driving a roadster become un-manly? I’ll admit I think the Miata is lacking a little in the testosterone department, but that’s mostly due to it’s styling.

wah
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:39 pm

solstice, duh. miata isn’t is competition for it…

Soup78
Apr 24, 2008 at 2:55 pm

Solstice!

Surgeon General
Apr 24, 2008 at 2:49 pm

Surgeon General’s Warning: Your penis will fall off as soon as you have a favorable thought about either of these cars.

Ross
Apr 24, 2008 at 2:45 pm

TD is better than both Miata & Solstice.

B-Sides
Apr 24, 2008 at 2:13 pm

solstice! waaaay sexier!!

louis
Apr 24, 2008 at 1:54 pm

I was always a big fan of miatas, esp when the Mazdaspeed came out. New styling is just horrid. Sorry, but i’ll go with the solstice this time.

Jo hn
Apr 24, 2008 at 1:21 pm

Tough decision. The miata’s been around since 89. but ide have to go with the solstice this time

dan
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:37 pm

S2k FTW!

Jason
Apr 24, 2008 at 11:27 am

In my opinion the Solstice looks much better than the ageing Miata.

Joe
Apr 24, 2008 at 11:11 am

Solstice hands down. Have you seen the two parked side by side. The Miata looks like a match box car next to the Solstice. Heck, the GXP version is way faster than any upgraded Mazda Miata and way better looking.

Jim
Apr 24, 2008 at 9:32 am

Miata for ever!! Like miata MX-5 nobody else….

deepwater805
Apr 24, 2008 at 8:04 am

Well, M2K, Motor Trend did compare these cars, and threw in a Z4 also. The only one to barely beat the GXP in speed and braking was the Z4. As far as style goes it’s simply a matter of preference. So WTF???? Hey GTR, I have the balls to list my page. Why don’t you?????

GTR
Apr 24, 2008 at 7:06 am

The Miata, b/c solstice is a piece of shit unless you get the GXP. But either way if you drive any on these cars you lack a pair of hairy balls and a dick too.

M2K
Apr 24, 2008 at 6:55 am

how the hell??
“2000, Boxter, 350Z.” thts wat deepwater805 decided u should compare this car with and it will win…

wtf man, go try any other of the things u listed, seriously wtf?!?!

all more powerful, all better looking, and all better handling and comfort…

Tony87
Apr 24, 2008 at 6:46 am

Solstice… Whoooooo!

Anonymous
Apr 24, 2008 at 6:13 am

Why would you keep the solstice GXP out of this one? If it’s an unfair fight, tell the japs to make some more HP!!! They did it in the Mazdaspeed Miata a few years back. Maybe you should compare those… Either way, Solstice all the way!!!

BlueWag
Apr 24, 2008 at 6:04 am

The Solstice hands down. Tha Miata has had its time and should be upgraded now specially on the interior space department. Not a man’s car because of this, I would say.

Darryl
Apr 24, 2008 at 5:43 am

The Sky Redline….or wait…no Sky then the Solstice GTX

Duston15
Apr 24, 2008 at 5:24 am

Solsitce hands down

Adam
Apr 24, 2008 at 5:14 am

This is a tough one, becuase I always compare the Solstice to the Sky (the Sky win, btw). As far as driving comfort, I’ll stick with the Solstice on this one…as long as its the coupe!

1988montecarloss
Apr 24, 2008 at 5:13 am

solstice

Ed
Apr 24, 2008 at 4:35 am

Well… I don’t think anyone would catch me driving and of these but maybe if I was to buy one for my mom… It would be the Solstice no question! Mazda is too tiny and looks kinda dumb.

deepwater805
Apr 24, 2008 at 4:08 am

The Solstice by lightyears! The Solstice GXP blows away all the competion in it’s class. Miata, 2000, Boxter, 350Z. Usually those who refer to something as “gay” have latent homosexual tendencies themselves that they try to mask by labeling something else as “gay”. Hey, Jay rhymes with gay…hmmmm…..

Kartstud98
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:51 am

Solsitce by far. It kills the Miata in styling and performance.

Iggy
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:47 am

No comparison, Solstice is a hot looking car that looks way more expensive than it really is.

Iggy
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:47 am

No comparison, Solstice is a hot looking car that looks way more expensive than it really is.

FederalGovermentAuthority
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:47 am

Now hear this: The Federal Goverment has now certified 99.356% of miata owners to be teenage girls or homosexuals. Yes, the percentage is rising.

SuperGayFairySprinkles!!!
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:42 am

Jay is gay. Takes one to know one. s2000(sukdik2000) is just as gay as a miata.

SuperGayFairySprinkles!!!
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:42 am

Jay is gay. Takes one to know one. s2000(sukdik2000) is just as gay as a miata.

Fred
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:40 am

I can’t believe what TruthBringer said! It’s true.

Jay
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:38 am

these cars are both gay just like BEN. THE S2000 got style speed and quality which these 2 fag(BEN) cars lack

Patrick
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:37 am

This isn’t even a contest. The Miata is so outdated and doesn’t even compare to the Solstice. The Solstice has contemporary lines and a very disticnctive sleekness that still beckons to the long history of roadsters. The Miata was a short term experiment that failed to fill in the gap between the average daily driver and $60k+ sports cars.

TheRadHatter
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:36 am

The solstice is a better car all around.

Steve
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:35 am

SOLSTICE!!! How can you compare the two. The Solstice is buy far the better car. It just has a better shape to it.

lisa
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:35 am

miatas are so 90′s My mom drove one

ben
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:34 am

s2000 is gay. Solstice all the way

Anonymous
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:34 am

s2000 is gay. Solstice all the way

TruthBringer
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:33 am

Since the release of the solstice/sky, 99% of miatas are certified by the federal government for teenage girl or homosexual use only.

Rob
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:32 am

Solstice!

Ricky Fingers
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:27 am

Solstice has killed the miata on the track all year.

Nes
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:25 am

I would go for the s2000

Anonymous
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:25 am

Solstice No contest MX-5 is an old tied design

Scott Mekurar
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:25 am

Solstice.

Michelle
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:23 am

Miata is ancient.

rene
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:22 am

The miata is so played out. Please crush it and make a new
car. It looks like a death trap. Solstice any day.

Andy
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:21 am

Miata. More reminiscent of the MGA’s, MGB’s, and Austin Healey’s. What can I say? I guess I got it from my father.
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Besides, it looks like the Solstice will win this one hands down.
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Personally, I don’t look the looks of the solstice. If the trademark Pontiac kidney beans in the grill were recessed about 1/2 to 3/4″ then it would look better. Along with a redesign of the headlights. It just looks like a flying shoe on 19′s.

Anonymous
Apr 24, 2008 at 2:53 am

solstice ni goe bna aaaaaaaaa
nice
bn afaaaaaaaa

Lupe
Apr 24, 2008 at 2:41 am

Solstice look way better inside and out than the other car and is pertty fast with the turbo engine

Bobby
Apr 24, 2008 at 2:37 am

MX-5 all the way, its the original 2-seater sports car. Unless that Solstice is packing the turbo 2.0L, my money’s on the Mazda.

Brian
Apr 24, 2008 at 2:21 am

The Solstice hands down.

Shreffy
Apr 24, 2008 at 2:18 am

“Rev. Motor
Apr 23, 2008 5:05:37 PM

MX-5… better quality for your money. Domestics are absolutely worthless these days. I dont want a car that was assembled in mexico, the chip came from thailand, tires from india, and the engine is absolutely crappy. And if you drop a v8 into like most American losers would then you have officially defined yourself as another one of those musclecar douchbags who think they own the road.

Plus the solstice is for women.”

PERFECTLY SAID~~!!!~~

GTwildfire
Apr 24, 2008 at 2:16 am

man i suck and love domestics cars because they always break down,just like my ugly stang,ahahaha

Sean C
Apr 24, 2008 at 2:06 am

This really is a tough one. I really like the Solstice. I think it has much better styling than the current MX-5, but the MX-5 has a much better reliability and aftermarket support.

I’d have to drive both to be sure, but I think I’d end up going with the Solstice. However, if this were a Sky vs Miata, I’d probably go Saturn (And I swore after owning my SL2, I’d never buy another Saturn again… Times change I guess).

UNKNOW2U
Apr 24, 2008 at 1:56 am

Not a big fan of either but I would go with the Pontiac.

Phil
Apr 24, 2008 at 1:38 am

Miata
Both would be great on the track,but the Pontiac would probably break down on the second lap..

Jake
Apr 24, 2008 at 1:33 am

Solstice. What else would a GM guy pick?

Mike
Apr 24, 2008 at 1:27 am

The solstice has more style but the miata is an overall better car with more history (reliability, speed, transmission, etc.)

GTwildfire
Apr 24, 2008 at 1:20 am

Wow! a real no-brainer this time S-O-L-S-T-I-C-E of course.

chris
Apr 24, 2008 at 1:10 am

solstice.

ja ba
Apr 24, 2008 at 1:02 am

Solstice man!!

cknarf
Apr 24, 2008 at 1:00 am

Solstice. Miatas are for little girls, and solstices are for mid-life crisises. I’d rather go through a mid-life crisis than be a little girl.

UNLESS, that mazdas packin’ some major beef under the hood, i’ll take it.

95blckfirebird
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:59 am

Solstice, all the way!!!!!

Jeff
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:55 am

Solstice, all the way. If this would have been a match up of Older First phase Miata’s, then it would be tough, ‘cuz my roommate owns one, and that things pretty bad, but since it’s the new chicks car design, i don’t like it.

Janna
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:52 am

MX5 FTW… Great all around car. Perfect for autoX/drift and it will last forever. Easier to mod as well.

Tim
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:51 am

Definitely the Solstice

Harvey
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:46 am

The Solstice by a long shot. There fast, sporty, light, and just fun to drive… PLus if you have ever watched the show on speed channel you know they can be road raced.

Nick
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:33 am

Neither…Saturn Sky Red Line

Chris
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:30 am

SOLSTICE ALL THE WAY!!!

just look at this ride page!!

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2661209

Ryan
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:26 am

I’m sorry bu the Solstice is a pretty dope ride!

Chase
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:25 am

i would pick the Miata but throught the Saturn Sky in there and i would take it over the Miata hands down

shitface
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:11 am

aaah solstice…more power, although the mazda will last u longer

Rev. Motor
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:05 am

MX-5… better quality for your money. Domestics are absolutely worthless these days. I dont want a car that was assembled in mexico, the chip came from thailand, tires from india, and the engine is absolutely crappy. And if you drop a v8 into like most American losers would then you have officially defined yourself as another one of those musclecar douchbags who think they own the road.

Plus the solstice is for women.

StlRegal
Apr 23, 2008 at 11:52 pm

both are gay, but the solstice. It just sounds less gay.

StlRegal
Apr 23, 2008 at 11:52 pm

both are gay, but the solstice. It just sounds less gay.

geoff partain
Apr 23, 2008 at 11:42 pm

solstice. it too has a company putting v8′s in it. only mallet puts 900 horsepower engines in it, so……

artie99
Apr 23, 2008 at 11:24 pm

This is actually a tough one. I’d go MX-5 (the new name for the Miata) because there is more of an aftermarket for it and you can really do things with it right now instead of waiting for aftermarket parts.

Anonymous
Apr 23, 2008 at 11:20 pm

I want to drift…so

Jeremy
Apr 23, 2008 at 11:20 pm

The pontiac, a little more power. And i’d always rather buy american.

Jeremy
Apr 23, 2008 at 11:19 pm

The pontiac, a little more power. And i’d always rather buy american.

Chad
Apr 23, 2008 at 11:17 pm

i would definitely take a miata.

Tim
Apr 23, 2008 at 11:02 pm

solstice hands down, of course they’re still both chick cars

JO
Apr 23, 2008 at 10:51 pm

solstice for sure

Evan
Apr 23, 2008 at 10:48 pm

Miata, Just can’t stand the Solstice Honeycomb Front end. Besides there is a company in Vancouver that makes drop in V8′s for Miata’s!!!

Nick
Apr 23, 2008 at 10:47 pm

Solstice

Grant
Apr 23, 2008 at 10:18 pm

THe Solstice
I do like the sky better though.

Grant
Apr 23, 2008 at 10:18 pm

THe Solstice
I do like the sky better though.

Chris
Apr 23, 2008 at 10:00 pm

Miata…I actually fit in it, whereas the Solstice is bigger, heavier, and has less space for the driver. Great design GM.

Stewart
Apr 23, 2008 at 9:58 pm

As a Miata owner…
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I’d have to say Miata.
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These things are bullet proof!
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I do like the looks of the Solstice though…

Josh
Apr 23, 2008 at 9:55 pm

Definitely the Solstice.

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