As a fun daily driver or weekend car, I think the ND would be great. It's basically a modern NB Miata.

The main issue with it is probably the used car market. You can pick up a used NA/NB Miata for less than 20% of the cost. I'd also have a hard time picking this over a used S2000 (significantly faster) or FR-S/BRZ (more practical, trackable w/o roll bar).

I'm glad Mazda had the vision to bring it to market though. Always good having more lightweight RWD options out there.

Agree.. Here's me getting a speeding ticked :D

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You can thank the US allowing "aerodynamic" headlight designs and the introduction of projector/LED lighting for that change, along with European regulations about pedestrian safety for that change. Mazda didn't really have much control over the choice.

155 is disappointing, but on the street that would be fine with me. I practically never get into VTEC in my S2000 on the street, so it's basically a 150hp 2800 lb car and it's still a hoot to drive. On the track, though, I would want a lot more power...

It sounds like the Club edition is going to be the one to have. 2330 Lbs, aero, LSD, Bilstiens, BBS with 205/45-17. It still the same 155HP/148TQ but lots of other go quick turn quicker goodies:

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...-and-info-news

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Hey, he owns one of our cars.

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Am I doing the internet right?

I am super stoked for the miata. If I can land a new job in between now and when it comes out I will most likely trade in my FRS for a nice club edition with brembos (if I can afford it..) I feel like this is the first modern miata to be close to my NA size and weight wise which is a huge thing for me. My only beef is not being able to get a hard top.. Dammit mazda I park outside all of the time! lol

Or just wait for Fiat 124.

The removable hard top will most likely be available soon after launch if not at launch. In order to compete in the Continental Sports Car series or the Pirelli World Challenge series the car has to have a hard top bolted on. Mazda will want to maintain their presence there so the top will be an option for the street car soon.

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@Rampage sharp as ever!