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Re: Automotive News Discussion - Senor_Taylor - 03-23-2016
I think that this version looks better with the top up than the soft top does now. I agree with the top down. IF I were to buy one right now, I'd wait for the Power Hard Top. That article refers to Mazda making Miata coupes before. Is that true?
Re: Automotive News Discussion - D_Eclipse9916 - 03-23-2016
CaptainHenreh Wrote:I'm with DJ. Looks better as a convertible, and wtf all the weight of a power hardtop with, you know, half the benefit. ok mazda, whatever.
Good point. Mazda Marketing = Cheap lightweight reliable car, you dont need power with this lightweight.
Introduces mechanically complicated folding targa with heavy motors....
Re: Automotive News Discussion - rherold9 - 03-23-2016
Senor_Taylor Wrote:That article refers to Mazda making Miata coupes before. Is that true?
Only overseas (JDM Bro) not in America.
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Re: Automotive News Discussion - SlimKlim - 03-23-2016
Sort of.
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Re: Automotive News Discussion - Jake - 03-23-2016
I kinda like it. Reminds me of the kinda-rare Solstice Coupe that GM made, except this won't be a limited edition and should actually be nice to sit in.
Not sure which I'd buy between the soft top and this targa thing. The targa is intriguing for sure, would be more secure and more impervious to "the elements" in bad weather. But it's not a legit convertible. I like my dad's NC2 with the power hardtop because it's a real 'vert with the roof down, and warm/secure/whatever with the roof up.
Of course, this is all a moot point if I can't fit in the thing. Still haven't tried a ND on for size yet but the NC is painful to drive more than 15-20 minutes.
Re: Automotive News Discussion - Kaan - 03-23-2016
uhhh its a miata with a bunch of bondo on the hardtop to make it a coupe. :vomit:
edit: they did "stretch" the back of the hardtop to the middle of the trunk... :evileye:
Re: Automotive News Discussion - .RJ - 03-23-2016
I like it. I bet the power top only adds 50 lbs. Would prefer a hatchback coupe style like the Z4 but they did a nice job with it.
Re: Automotive News Discussion - *insertusernamehere* - 03-23-2016
Kinda reminds me of a stubby frs/brz with the top up.
Re: Automotive News Discussion - Gordonovski - 03-23-2016
SlimKlim Wrote:Sort of.
The rear 1/3 looks like a bit fucked up RX-7
Re: Automotive News Discussion - BLINGMW - 03-23-2016
Senor_Taylor Wrote:Well I think you were right the first time. I'd rather have an FRS or quite a few other cars than a no-longer-unique Miata.Senor_Taylor Wrote:Most successful roadster of all time. Let's make it not a roadster! I don't see why people want a coupe Miata so badly. Without a removable roof, it's just a slow coupe that handles pretty well, i.e FRS. The convertible part is what completes the package.
This guy's face tells it all. Car is not fun.
![[Image: mazda-mx-5-rf-targa-9896.0.jpg]](https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/bhRmosHUgLeKrWjSp7vqllRg6Mc=/1200x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/6232093/mazda-mx-5-rf-targa-9896.0.jpg)
Re: Automotive News Discussion - fiveoh2go - 03-24-2016
Jaguar to build nine new XKSS sports cars
More car companies need to be this badass. Steve would approve :thumbup:
![[Image: jaguar-xkss-steve-mcqueen-hq.jpg]](http://www.endurancewarranty.com/learning-center/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/jaguar-xkss-steve-mcqueen-hq.jpg)
Re: Automotive News Discussion - WRXtranceformed - 03-24-2016
fiveoh2go Wrote:Jaguar to build nine new XKSS sports carsAnd this next extraordinary piece is titled: "Zero Given"
More car companies need to be this badass. Steve would approve :thumbup:
Re: Automotive News Discussion - ScottyB - 03-26-2016
saw my first 316i E30 today....had no idea they even existed.
Re: Automotive News Discussion - BLINGMW - 03-26-2016
Europeans couldn't handle the full 1.8L of fury
Re: Automotive News Discussion - SlimKlim - 03-31-2016
I *think* every generation has had a 316i, I can't imagine hauling an E90's fat ass around with 115hp.
So is anyone standing in line at their local Tesla store today with their deposit?
Re: Automotive News Discussion - JustinG - 03-31-2016
My wife wouldn't let me....something about buying a house and needing a new couch, blah blah blah
Re: Automotive News Discussion - SlimKlim - 03-31-2016
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Re: Automotive News Discussion - rherold9 - 03-31-2016
feels bad man
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Re: Automotive News Discussion - Mike - 03-31-2016
hrug: could be like 10x worse.
Re: Automotive News Discussion - BLINGMW - 03-31-2016
SlimKlim Wrote:So is anyone standing in line at their local Tesla store today with their deposit?No, but drinking to the release tonight and maybe will put a deposit down.... it IS refundable after all...