Next MX-5 "will be radical"
08-27-08, 06:07 PM
#16
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Not a bad idea. I generally have to agree. But, if they bring back the MX-3, this time, they need to get it right. Unlike the superb Miata, the MX-3 had some serious shortcomings right from the start. The world's smallest production V6 (1.8L), was absurdly short on torque (a three-cylinder Geo Metro felt stronger below 4000 RPM, not to mention the MX-3's own standard 4-cylinder). The body sheet metal, and especially the roof, was like a tin can. I can remember test-driving a MX-3 in light rain, with raindrops sounding like acorns hitting the roof. And the wrap-around rear seats (more or less a miniature version of those found in mid-60s Ford Thunderbirds) were unsuitable for even small children......IMO, Mazda should have just left them off and made the MX-3 a FWD 2-seater coupe like the Honda CRX.
08-27-08, 06:09 PM
#17
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Not a bad idea. I generally have to agree. But, if they bring back the MX-3, this time, they need to get it right. Unlike the superb Miata, the MX-3 had some serious shortcomings right from the start. The world's smallest production V6 (1.8L), was absurdly short on torque (a three-cylinder Geo Metro felt stronger below 4000 RPM, not to mention the MX-3's own standard 4-cylinder). The body sheet metal, and especially the roof, was like a tin can. I can remember test-driving a MX-3 in light rain, with raindrops sounding like acorns hitting the roof. And the wrap-around rear seats (more or less a miniature version of those found in mid-60s Ford Thunderbirds) were unsuitable for even small children......IMO, Mazda should have just left them off and made the MX-3 a FWD 2-seater coupe like the Honda CRX.
THis is the car for people that may not know what we are talking about
08-27-08, 08:29 PM
#18
My wife owns an NA. I love that thing!
I was thinking last night as I was watching the Rotary episode of the dreaded "101 Cars You Must Drive," how fresh would it be to drop the RX-8 Renesis into a Miata chassis? It could possibly just be an option to the standard motor.
I was thinking last night as I was watching the Rotary episode of the dreaded "101 Cars You Must Drive," how fresh would it be to drop the RX-8 Renesis into a Miata chassis? It could possibly just be an option to the standard motor.
08-27-08, 09:10 PM
#19
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NO! It's a light sports car and the current (NC) is already quite a lot roomier than the prior ones. I routinely put a week's worth of groceries in the trunk. I've taken PCs and large flat panel displays in it. It has room enough for a long weekend getaway.
For larger hauls I use my SUV.
It gets 30mpg even if I drive it like I stole it. 
But sure, direct injection, more sophisticated valve control, and other improvements can be made, and would be great.
For larger hauls I use my SUV.
and better yet more economic engines.
But sure, direct injection, more sophisticated valve control, and other improvements can be made, and would be great.
08-27-08, 09:35 PM
#20
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Though the Solstice/Sky are fun cars, compare their build quality to a Miata....there, they are worlds apart. The Miata wins, hands-down. And, usually, the Miata's manual top can be flipped up and down, from the driver's seat, with just one flick of the wrist and arm, right over your head. With the Solstice/Sky, you must stop the car, put the transmission in neutral or park, apply the hand brake, get out, go through a 5 or 6-step action to raise or lower the hood......IMO, a pain in the a**. And, as yet (though I could be wrong on this), I don't think they don't have a power-top option. The Miata does...but the manual top is so simple that, for most people, the power option is probably not needed.
My MX-5 is a joy to drive. Completely reliable. Cheap to maintain. Cheap to modify. Still has enough features like heated seats, satellite radio, stability control, and HIDs...
08-28-08, 02:33 AM
#21
As usual, you're completely right. I looked at the power top before I bought the cloth top but as you say, the cloth top is SO simple (up or down in 5 seconds) and so well designed, and of course the cloth top car is cheaper, I went for that.
My MX-5 is a joy to drive. Completely reliable. Cheap to maintain. Cheap to modify. Still has enough features like heated seats, satellite radio, stability control, and HIDs...
My MX-5 is a joy to drive. Completely reliable. Cheap to maintain. Cheap to modify. Still has enough features like heated seats, satellite radio, stability control, and HIDs...
08-28-08, 06:31 AM
#22
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And I think hardtop convertibles add too much weight to something that's supposed to sporty.
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