I think of the Miata as more of a lotus built by a japanese company.

They are an incredibly well built rugged little device.

An sl is a blimp by comparison, what, 3900#?

The Miata is 2200 soaking wet and runs tires nearly as big as the sl.

If you want a two seat sedan the sl is the way to go. If you want a motorcycle that won't fall over you need a Miata.

Don't get me wrong the sl is a great car, just built for an entirely different purpose.

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