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1999 Nissan Maxima SE + $20,000 worth of college education.

Porsche 944 N.A.

Love love love love love adrenaline. It is fantastic.

“Now let’s do 50 double-unders, 30 thrusters, and then we’ll go get some tattoos! Good class, everyone!”

Adrenaline is a crazy thing.

Obligatory:

The one thing I love about my 1974 is how many parts are still available from the counter. Over the winter I had the front suspension tray, tank supports and the tank itself replaced with all brand new OEM replacement panels. Sure I could have bought Dansk ones but I splurged and decided to be a good steward to a…

Am I crazy or is Porsche actually not ripping you off with this option?

Okay, that’s bueno! As for the LSD, does the ND share any mechanical parts with the NC? Either way, it’ll just be a waiting game until someone crashes a LSD-equipped car and buying the rear-end before (or after) it hits the junkyard!

How would you spec it?

The same Dave Coleman from the old Sports Compact Car mag? That was a great magazine back when it existed.

You can get the Sport, it doesn’t have the screen. But it also doesn’t have an LSD.

“Well, will you get a gander at that cool looking new Miata!”

Sorry.

I’m seriously considering it.

I’m defining performance as a feeling, not as a number. Because numbers don’t ever end up mattering. I think the Miata has everything beat. It’s so great.

I’d like to take a moment to reemphasize what a badass car dude Dave Coleman is. I grew up reading his articles, and was saddened to see him leaving publishing for industry, but this makes it all worthwhile. Damn, this thing looks like fun.

Great read, Travis. Ultimate seal of approval - are you buying one?

Yes: All things Miata.