4th gen ND Mazda MX-5 Miata - Page 53 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DarkSunrise · 04-03-2015, 08:27 AM

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.

Guru Woodman · 04-03-2015, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Packofcrows

Gave up on Miata's after they stopped with the pop-up headlights.

Agree.. Here's me getting a speeding ticked

Dadhawk · 04-03-2015, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Packofcrows

Gave up on Miata's after they stopped with the pop-up headlights.

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.

ZDan · 04-03-2015, 10:56 AM

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...

Rampage · 04-05-2015, 02:49 PM

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

Ultramaroon · 04-05-2015, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NWFRS

I just want to be in this thread. :-)

Standing in the corner, awkwardly, looking at the floor while my friends argue.

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Friends?

Hey, he owns one of our cars.

Ddreder · 04-07-2015, 06:28 PM

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

Dark · 04-07-2015, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ddreder

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.

Rampage · 04-07-2015, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ddreder

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

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.

NemesisPrime909 · 04-07-2015, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rampage

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.

this

FRSupra · 04-07-2015, 10:43 PM

@Rampage sharp as ever!

funwheeldrive · 04-08-2015, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Packofcrows

Gave up on Miata's after they stopped with the pop-up headlights.

Tcoat · 04-08-2015, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Packofcrows

Gave up on Miata's after they stopped with the pop-up headlights.

Don't like 'em no more.

It was when they gave it that damned moronic grin that I said "nope"

Packofcrows · 04-09-2015, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

/notappropriateaction
/SWEAT

wtt FR-S for Miata

...jk

04-03-2015, 08:27 AM	#729
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s)	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. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

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Rampage Senior Member/Old Fanboi Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2000 2ZZ-GE MR2 Spyder HT Location: Back home in Ohio now Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 1,931 Thanked 2,014 Times in 915 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s)	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 __________________ So many modders have more cents than sense! Last edited by Rampage; 04-05-2015 at 05:30 PM.

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