2016 MX-5 Miata thread
Lead Lap
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Virginia
Definitely a bit sinister in black with those narrow new headlights. Sound was decent, never going to have a monster V8 type of burble that I kind of prefer.
Nope, used to work for an OEM and now work for an automotive consulting group.
Nope, used to work for an OEM and now work for an automotive consulting group.
Not that I expected it too, but it'd have been nice to see a more powerful 2.0 I4 with closer to 180-200hp for something as iconic as the MX-5 rather than just stuffing a 155hp Mazda3 engine in it and calling it a day. Still my favorite looking Miata to date.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: TN
That's about a half second improvement in each metric vs the old car and is faster than the Subie BRZ/Scion twins. And WAY faster than the NA/NB Miatas of the 90's/00's
Despite "only" 155hp, the new Miata is pretty damn quick. 0-60 in 5.9 seconds, quarter mile in 14.6@95mph according to Car and Driver.
That's about a half second improvement in each metric vs the old car and is faster than the Subie BRZ/Scion twins. And WAY faster than the NA/NB Miatas of the 90's/00's
That's about a half second improvement in each metric vs the old car and is faster than the Subie BRZ/Scion twins. And WAY faster than the NA/NB Miatas of the 90's/00's
Lexus Champion
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: CA™
Watch as the first 2016 Mazda MX-5 Launch Edition's are delivered to Mazda of Escondido. A historic today for the MX-5's and their excited owners!
We’re back behind the wheel of our favorite roadster, the Mazda MX-5. How do we score gen 4?
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: The Woodlands, TX
What a whirlwind these last 3 days have been for my wife and me! Our new LE was finally here and ready for pick up on Saturday, the 18th! Was trying to beat Mark out west and the time zones were working our favor, but I believe he got his a bit earlier. But we were right up there as one of the early owners in starting our new adventure with the ND.
Then, at around 4:00 PM or so, BAM. BAM, and our beautiful new LE was no more. We were shaken, Joanne took a ride with the EMT’s to the hospital and I was left dazed, amazed, stressed, and what ever emotion one could experience. I also quickly realized that we were both still alive and functioning, thank you up there!!!
Sunday was depressing indeed, I went to the Care Spot facility to be checked out, and we were preparing for the worst of a long, contentious battle to get things right again, and minimize any additional hassles. Glad Sunday was over....
On Monday I spoke with my dealer, Tom Bush Mazda, and they were hopeful that things could be made right if a few things came together. By late yesterday, they had!!!
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Then, yesterday afternoon, I received 2 calls from MNAO informing me that my name was on a replacement LE 6MT that is in transit and will dock in Jacksonville around August 15. on to Tom Bush soon after that.
Then, at around 4:00 PM or so, BAM. BAM, and our beautiful new LE was no more. We were shaken, Joanne took a ride with the EMT’s to the hospital and I was left dazed, amazed, stressed, and what ever emotion one could experience. I also quickly realized that we were both still alive and functioning, thank you up there!!!
Sunday was depressing indeed, I went to the Care Spot facility to be checked out, and we were preparing for the worst of a long, contentious battle to get things right again, and minimize any additional hassles. Glad Sunday was over....
On Monday I spoke with my dealer, Tom Bush Mazda, and they were hopeful that things could be made right if a few things came together. By late yesterday, they had!!!
...
Then, yesterday afternoon, I received 2 calls from MNAO informing me that my name was on a replacement LE 6MT that is in transit and will dock in Jacksonville around August 15. on to Tom Bush soon after that.
