What "affordable fun" stable mate for your Fiesta do you have?

[toycar]

Now that used car prices are just starting to retreat, I'm looking for another fun weekender to compliment the ST. Keeping that little beast, just adding
something different that isn't necessary a daily, since I got that covered. Wondering what people own that they recommend. For me I'm looking rear wheel drive and on the smaller side, so would like to hear from those who own a Miata, Fiata, 370z, (it seems Brz's have now gotten out of hand), my budget is in the 15k range. I'm guessing
this thread is going to take a left turn sometime, so I won't mind if you post other types of cars you have and enjoy.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Here ya go....

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Not mine....its in hibernation but to the T. This is exactly like mine but mine has like 32k on it*

 

[dhminer]

Miata all day. Can’t go wrong with just about any year. If they had a back seat I’d have one instead of the mustang I got.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Miata all day. Can’t go wrong with just about any year. If they had a back seat I’d have one instead of the mustang I got.

Shove the new kid in the trunk Dusty!

 

[Erick_V]

04 IS300, babysitting it for my friend thats stationed in Hawaii at the moment. Other than the sticky dash and MPG its a great car. Despite the anemic 2JZGE making ~180whp its great. Its comfy despite being on coils, can slide around when I want it to and is a generally reliable car. However, MPG is pretty bad. I average 20mpg just driving like a normal person and it uses 93 octane.

Really have been interested in a FoST for my next DD. Needs seats for some kiddos (eventually) and want a fun DD that's manual. Would do wheels, tires, coils and a couple exterior mods. I wouldn't be lying to myself when I say other than what I listed it would stay otherwise stock, at least till I'm done with nursing school lol

 

[4DGC]

Here is my collection. '91 240SX, '07 Mustang GT/CS convertible, '02 F150 Lariat and hiding behind the fence is my '70 Datsun 510 2 door.

 

[Catnip4CarGuys]

ATV's !

 

[akiraproject24]

The only 6 spd manual transmission hybrid
(Slow and zippy) like being in an SI after its balls were cut off. The effect of insta torque up to about 25 or 30 mph is neat. Serving as daily commuter for work.

 

[4DGC]

oooh, ditch the batteries and drop our 1.6t in that thing,^^^ I bet it would be a ton of fun. And only weigh a ton.

 

[FiestaSTdude]

A $1k 1992 jeep Cherokee XJ . . .

I actually just upgraded my tires to 31/10.5 mud terrains last night, I don't even have any pictures of them yet.

 

[FiestaSTdude]

A $1k 1992 jeep Cherokee XJ . . .
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I actually just upgraded my tires to 31/10.5 mud terrains last night, I don't even have any pictures of them yet.

Ok, I now have a picture. It's not anything special, but it is some good cheap fun lol

 

[Capri to ST]

Ok, I now have a picture. It's not anything special, but it is some good cheap fun lol
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That looks like a lot of fun, something you can thrash around in the woods and enjoy and not worry about.A friend and I used to have a really old VW convertible that we would drive around in the woods, that thing had incredible traction with the rear engine.At one point we tried to drive it through a big stream, and it died on the other side.We left it in the woods, walked out to the road, and hitchhiked home.

 

[Alkoran]

 

[Intuit]

For me I'm looking rear wheel drive and on the smaller side,

Not a Miata but...😉

 

[akiraproject24]

Not a Miata but...😉
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too big to be a miata!

 

[FiestaSTdude]

That looks like a lot of fun, something you can thrash around in the woods and enjoy and not worry about.A friend and I used to have a really old VW convertible that we would drive around in the woods, that thing had incredible traction with the rear engine.At one point we tried to drive it through a big stream, and it died on the other side.We left it in the woods, walked out to the road, and hitchhiked home.

That sounds like a great time! Yeah, I like cheap old vehicles a lot

 

[Overland History]

This....




And the company I work for just provided this new toy and she's getting a little bit more lift soon....

 

[BrewBean]

Not a Miata but...😉
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I had a 2004 R6, about 13 years ago. Very fun bike!

Currently on a FZ09

 

[Cdnmr2v6]

My 1994 Toyota MR2, with a supercharged 3.5L V6 swap, I don't think I'd call it affordable since it does a great job of removing money from my bank account, but in theory it could be... It started an a non-turbo automatic

 

[CSM]

I have two stablemates:

2013 Scion FRS - I got this for a steal in 2019 and built it for SCCA Solo Spec Coupe Autocross (the only spec autocross class). I love the chassis, handling characteristics, and surprisingly, the practicality of the car. I can EASILY fit 4 wheels/tires + all my tools in the back of the car. And I think the ride quality, even with the SSC kit, isn't too bad. The only thing that stinks is the motor - it is a bit of a lump, that torque dip really is awful. Prices are coming down on first gen twins. If you are patient you can find clean examples of these. Keep in mind that the majority of 2013 model years have a valve spring recall that you might want to stay away from (if done improperly, engines seize).


2021 Miata Club Sport - Picked this one up last month. Not sure what I am going to do with it (either C Street or STR Autocross prep probably). Talk about a riot -Mazda really did an amazing job with the ND2 platform. The engine is very linear and loves to rev. The car is playful and a joy to drive on nice days, the short wheel base and light weight are great. If I have any complaint it's that the car is about as impractical as it gets, and I find the steering feel to be a little vague (my FRS has far better steering feel). But it is easily the most fun of the three cars I own.