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Old 01-31-2015, 01:22 PM   #564
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Originally Posted by dem00n View Post
Perhaps i didn't notice in the press, is this Miata manual only unlike the NC?
In Europe - yes

In the US - We will get the bigger 2.0L only and the option for an auto.

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Originally Posted by Sideways&Smiling View Post
The way I see it:

Pros:
-Looks (it looks much better in person than in photos)
-Front-mid engine weight balance
-Excellent steering and turn-in
-Nicer interior than in the past
=Room for a 6'2" driver finally

Cons:
-Still very underpowered
-STILL has soft stock suspension with lots of body roll (I really hate this one)
-4 Lug wheels (WHY?!)

This makes for a car that I would buy a cheap used version of when they become available strictly to have as a toy/tuner project, but not a car I would drop $20-$30k on to purchase new. Oh well. Such is typical of the Miata, I suppose.
Added a Pro.

What is wrong with 4 lug wheels? Mazda races the snot out of Miatas and the 4 lugs are perfectly adequate for the worse abuse in autoX, roadracing and rally/rallyX. Are you talking styling?
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