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Woah, I really like it! A bit of tint to tweak the headlights a bit and it'll be HOT

 

Whoa, I've been wondering what it would look like Nice

Did they make it bigger? There was talk about putting it on a RX8 frame. Sure has changed since I got my 97.

Lois

 

maybe it's just me, but that first profile shot just screams Jag XK roadster

 

And it's finally going to have an adjustable steering wheel

I read the article & it looks like it's bigger inside & about the same size outside. Plus they've made provisions for additional airbags which is a good thing No, I'm not tempted. I love my MINI Cabrio

Lois

 

I'm glad Mazda took the conservative evolutionary approach (no, they did not ask me). No pre-judgement intended, but I am anxious to see this circumspect Mazda next to an extrovert Saturn. New rolling sculpture is my idea of a road show. Thanks for this beautiful post. It saved me a trip to the magazine rack at Safeway.

 

I like it

 

I think it looks an awful lot like the S2000. Wonder what the folks at Honda think.

 

looks like it has a lot of s2000 in it as well

 

Thanks for the responses to the question I asked about the 545 vs. E500.

 

It's very nice. The best Miata is the one in yor driveway
Much like a MINI

 

Reminds me a little of the Fiat Barchetta



don't cha think?

 

If I had the money, I would buy one!

 

A bit over 24 hours later - I'm still drooling over the new Miata. mmm, I'll strap a supercharger on one, lol.

 

Thats the first thing I said.

 

I like it a lot! I'm glad they didn't do anything radical. It only weighs about 20 lbs more than the current one, too, according to what I've read. I'm glad to see they've moved reverse to the upper left.

Mark

 

Hey, that aint not bad.


P.S. i love the FIAT barchetta!

 

Looks nice. Now, will a 6ft 3 incher fit? No can do with any Miata to date

 

My new Motor Trend -- just got it today -- discusses the new car. Really awesome! Here's the details in the magazine.

They won't call it a Miata in the US anymore, and instead will just use the MX-5 name, as they do in the rest of the world, so by by Miata. It will be out in July. Still has 50/50 weight distribution. Has a 2 liter making 170 hp and 136 lbft torque. 6700 redline. Power increase due to: 8% jump in compression ratio, better breathing with 58% lower air intake restriction and 40% less exhaust back pressure, variable valve timing, variable induction, and a lightweight flywheel.

Standard is a 6-speed manual with triple-cone synchros on first through fourth gears. A new 6-speed Activematic transmission featuring manumatic shifter flippers on the steering wheel is available -- I wonder what this will be like -- sounds like a higher performance automatic to me. Dual exhaust. Using trickledown technology from the RX-8, it will have a new multilink rear suspension and front-end structure and lots of aluminum parts. I like the current double wishbone, so this to me is a step down. Body is stiffer. Wider with a longer wheelbase. New tilt steering wheel allows for larger drivers. Accentuated intake and exhaust sounds.

 

Looks like GM has a serious contender for their Pontiac Solstice and Saturn SKY, which have 177 hp. I love the change, the Miata makes me think of Corky Romano driving one.

zoom-zoom, eh?

 

Mazda just goes from strength to strength don't they?

IMO, I think Mazda has the best line-up of any company top to bottom although the top needs some work like the Mazda 9(?) and some new SUVs.

The 3, 6, RX8 and the new MX5 are just wonderful

 

Definitely nice! Funny......we spent a good portion of our Saturday at the Mazda dealership checking out the new MazdaSpeed and the RX8 as a possible replacement for our Scooter......hum......it's a tough decision....

I have to say, I was VERY impressed with Mazda. No high pressure sales, clean parts and service departments, good warranty, road side assistance, etc. Our decision is up in the air......what to do.......

Donna
02' CR/W MCS (gone to MINI heaven)
05' Cool Blue MCSC

 

yowza! i might just trade my 03 MCS for it!

 

Donna,
We also spent part of Saturday test driving the MazdaSpeed. Not to replace the Cabrio but possibly the 97 Miata. It's a great little car especially with the turbo. And the dealers around here are offering big markdowns on the 2004 MazdaSpeeds they still have on their lots. Good luck in looking for Scooter's replacement. It was fun being a 2 MINI family for a while but after waking Fred the Red up from his winter's nap, I realized how much I missed motoring in the Miata also

Lois

 

I've often believed that Mazda has been an under valued company in the US. From the original RX-7 through to the Miata (both generations) and now the RX-8, they've broken the conservative, consensus Japanese car mentality. I think that if something ever happened to my MINI I'd have to look seriously at the RX-8 as an alternative. Of course it's gas mileage stinks, and it -- like the MINI -- does have software issues.

If I didn't sometime have the need for a car with some kind of trunk or hauling capacity I too would give the next MX-5 a look. My wife had 2 Miatas a 91 and a 98. Both exceptionally reliable, great cars to drive. Just a little flimsy, particularly when compared to a Mini. But they do have a winner on their hands. I'm sure the car mags will be all over comparos between the MX-5 and the Soltice. I think the Pontiac is a terriffic looker. But knowing GM's corporate mentality, I can't possibly believe it will out Miata the next MX-5. Probably is right on a par with the last generation Miata.
We'll see.

 

We recently bought a new '04 Mazdaspeed for a bit over $19K to help keep our MCS company in the garage and for warm weather, top-down motoring. It's a great car--a terrific complement to the MCS and an absolute steal at that price. You might want to spend some time at Miata.net and Mazda-speed.com, too. Both have forums with helpful people.

Mark