Dec 11, 2008 · I've had my Z3 (2.3) and my Miata at the track. The Z3 has more overall grip - probably because it has bigger tires. It's also considerably faster even with the weight penalty. …

May 24, 2014 · two completely different sides of the spectrum. Z3 is fantastic as a car-like roadster, quiet and comfortable, feels solid, smooooth low end power delivery from the 6cyl, its …

The Miata has the better handling, but the z3 is more powerful, spacious, and refined, but still has that old car feel. The z4 is a car. A fun one at that, but it doesn’t have that toy fun feeling. If I …

Jun 10, 2014 · I've driven both; the z3 I drove was a 2.8 (m52?) powered car. It was way faster than a Miata, like no comparison. (Ie, Z3 2.8 0-60 in 6.2 seconds, 1990 Miata 0-60 in 9.4 …

Nov 10, 2022 · Our test subjects included a Mazda MX-5 Miata, a Honda S2000, a Porsche Boxster S and a BMW Z3. These cars represent a valid cross section of what a typical …

May 22, 2021 · The Z3 will cost a lot more to keep going that the Miata. The Miata’s got significantly better suspension geometry, and a huge aftermarket support base. The Miata will …

Jan 11, 2014 · The Z3 is cooler, rarer and far more powerful in higher trims. The Miata will be cheap to buy, cheap to maintain, cheap to insure and just as fun to drive. Ultimately you …

Nov 30, 2021 · The Z3 seems like an awesome roadster as well but I heard maintenance is expensive. The Porsche has to be fantastic but that I know maintenance is expensive. This …

Nov 6, 2021 · Looking up lateral gs on Miata vs Z3 puts them much closer than you’d think given the weight difference too. The z3 was around .87 where the Miata was right around .9 stock …

Aug 30, 2012 · BMW Z3 M roadster vs. S2000. 1 2 3. ... Think of an S2k as a Miata with all knobs turned up to 11 and you ...