I bought my Miata for $4k.

What do you suppose that slk sells for?

Besides the way the classes are in scca no Mercedes that I am aware of has a chance to win anything.

The Miata is the ideal instrument for autocrossing. Light, rugged and classed so that any year of Miata is competitive in whatever class it falls in.

Most important, whatever part you can imagine you might want for it is available by mail order from at least three different vendors.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.