[sugarwood]

Marketing stereotypes aside, why would you choose one over the other?

I did some basic reading, and here are my impressions, so far:

There is a large price difference, to start.
Miatas go for $6k to $8k, while S2000 is $15k+

Miata is lighter.

S2000 has twice the HP, so it’s probably a totally different car to drive.
S2000 more of an aggressive sports car than a casual "fun to drive" Miata roadster ?
It seems the allure of the Miata is the addage “Its better to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow”

S2000 had limited supply, which is probably reflected in the higher price.
Out of production also limits supply. Also considered a future collectible.

If it safe to say car buffs feel that S2000 is the near perfect car,
while Miata is the near perfect platform you can heavily modify ?

Lastly, are Corvette / Trans Am / Camaro even part of this conversation?
I don't really know where they fit in.