The next-gen MX-5 Miata thread

[Swagger897]

Extremely basic options when looking at the base model (which is what I'd be looking at if I was in the market for it)....


......but I'm not complaining. Still would want one.

Honestly it's that or an Elise... I'd take both, but the Elise is reaching to me..

 

[Grandea GTR]

Honestly it's that or an Elise... I'd take both, but the Elise is reaching to me..

Its between $25k and $55(?)k. What would you choose?

 

[Swagger897]

Its between $25k and $55(?)k. What would you choose?

I dunno.. I've yet to drive both. My preference would be towards the Elise, but the Mazda does have more practicality over it..

 

[05XR8]

Just arrived. 1.5 base.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

I wonder if the front exposed tow-hook will become a thing.

 

[05XR8]

I wonder if the front exposed tow-hook will become a thing.

keeps people from boxing you in in parking spots.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Still wondering if I should just get a base model. I really want the LSD though, and I hear you can purchase it from Mazda for around $750, but the whole subframe has to be removed to get it out.

 

[mister dog]

Don't know if the front will ever grow on me, reminds me of an angry fish.

 

[Swagger897]

Don't know if the front will ever grow on me, reminds me of an angry fish.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

There's always the facelift/refresh in probably 3 years.

 

[mister dog]

There's always the facelift/refresh in probably 3 years.

I find the headlights/ back lights and grille shape quite ugly on many modern cars, so i guess it's just something of the times. Looks like designers don't know what to draw anymore and go for some crazy lines here and there.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Only thing I don't really like on the exterior are the front LED strips. I plan on removing them and maybe converting them to brake cooling ducts. The tail lights I'm not a fan of either. I'll probably keep them as-is for a while and if they don't grow on me then I can purchase those inserts to get rid of the 'point' from a few pages back.

 

[CodeRedR51]

17x8 6UL's
215/40/17 Dunlop Star Spec
Photoshop coilovers

 

[1241Penguin]

Surely an exposed tow hook isn't safe, since it's essentially part of the frame with it connected (is it not?) Even a minor frontal bump could cause permanent damage to the frame.

 

[homeforsummer]

Surely an exposed tow hook isn't safe, since it's essentially part of the frame with it connected (is it not?) Even a minor frontal bump could cause permanent damage to the frame.

Depends on the speed. At lower speeds at least, it's more likely to cause more damage to whatever it hits than it is the frame.

 

[05XR8]

I went for a 2minute ride in the red MX5. The top operation alone, is worth the price of admission. Passenger seat room was more than enough for me. The fenders poking up over the bonnet, look exactly like a C6 when looking out the windscreen. I even dig the silver wheels.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I really like this fitment....

 

[ildd]

I noticed that we were finally able to build our own Miata online, but was promptly disappointed to find out that you must go with the GT to get leather seats. I thought those would come with the Club.
And you can only get blue on the GT, but that was already mentioned.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Both of those are true, but the builder is a little broken right now. It won't let me put the appearance package on the Club which it should, and some of the details for each model are incorrect.

 

[ildd]

I had the Appearance option ticked but it showed no difference. Same with the rear lid spoiler, although I know what that looks like.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Yeah it won't actually show it on the car, but I'm having an issue where it won't even let me select it.

 

[AudiMan2011]

Fiat version will get an Abarth:
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...how/reborn-fiat-124-spider-get-abarth-version

 

[CodeRedR51]

Old news.

 

[05XR8]

So far, three NC PRHT owners, have traded in for the ND. The owners are men in their 50s. All three NDs are 1.5 GTs. One Soul Red, the other two are white. In Australia, the NC PRHT was $55k. The 1.5 GT, is $37k.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

I wonder if the front exposed tow-hook will become a thing.

No. Driving with the exposed tow hook is not a "thing". Many cars have factory tow hook locations hidden behind plastic covers in the front or rear. Some are hidden behind fog light covers. Chances are the vehicle you are driving or your parents are driving also has hidden factory tow hook connections. The location will look like this in the front or rear of a vehicle. Usually the cover is removed with a flat screw driver. Behind the cover is a hole to screw in the stock tow hook. (usually supplied with the car somewhere in the trunk with the spare tire)

If you see anyone purposely driving around public streets with the stock tow hooks in their car, please post the pics so we can all have a good laugh.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Technically those are tie down hooks to strap them down while in transport on the boats.

 

[eSZee]

Edit: Flyin Miata put their ND on the weight scales:

So with a driver it's something like 47/53 or was that already with a driver?

 

[CodeRedR51]

So with a driver it's something like 47/53 or was that already with a driver?

53 front / 47 rear without driver. Putting the top down would probably shift it to 52/48.

 

[05XR8]

On MazdaRoadster.net FB page

 

[MidFieldMaven]

If that yellow comes to the USA, I might be motivated to find a job that would actually pay me enough to buy one of these.