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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #160 on: June 04, 2015, 11:30:33 pm »
Stop wasting paper.
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #161 on: June 05, 2015, 03:26:32 pm »
Stop wasting this thread with ego's. ;)
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #162 on: June 05, 2015, 03:50:58 pm »
At least one of our local dealers has a long list of deposits taken - the new car is going to sell out quickly - then we'll see how demand holds up once the initial rush is over. Hopefully there is enough sustained demand - this has turned in a halo product for Mazda but they deserve to earn profits on it too.  Design like this hopefully will be rewarded with padding to their bottom line.
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #163 on: June 05, 2015, 04:23:50 pm »


Quote from: johngenx on June 04, 2015, 06:51:15 pm
  Your comment that someone who owns a Corolla has no understanding what a fast car actually is a double dig - you're bashing someone's ride and you're making an assumption.



I owned an Echo along with the Supra.  Does that mean I don't know what fast is?
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #164 on: June 05, 2015, 05:04:24 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on June 05, 2015, 04:23:50 pm
I owned an Echo along with the Supra.  Does that mean I don't know what fast is?

And lets not forget that Honda Insight (?) thing you had.
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #165 on: June 05, 2015, 05:13:15 pm »
Quote from: quadzilla on June 05, 2015, 05:04:24 pm
Quote from: rrocket on June 05, 2015, 04:23:50 pm
I owned an Echo along with the Supra.  Does that mean I don't know what fast is?

And lets not forget that Honda Insight (?) thing you had.
Oh yea! That was slower yet. Though I think the Forester is the slowest vehicle I've ever owned.
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #166 on: June 05, 2015, 05:25:20 pm »
There's no way the Forester's slower than the Insight.  Maybe you're lost compression on three of the four pots?
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #167 on: June 05, 2015, 05:28:17 pm »
Quote from: johngenx on June 05, 2015, 05:25:20 pm
There's no way the Forester's slower than the Insight.  Maybe you're lost compression on three of the four pots?

He only drove it when there was 30cm of snow, and only full time AWD can handle that!    ;)
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #168 on: June 05, 2015, 05:30:40 pm »
Quote from: johngenx on June 05, 2015, 05:25:20 pm
There's no way the Forester's slower than the Insight.  Maybe you're lost compression on three of the four pots?
Car and Driver had a Forester at 0-60 in 10 seconds. Same as the Insight.
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #169 on: June 05, 2015, 05:35:10 pm »
Maybe it's just all the H4 noise, but the Forester feels a little quicker than that.  Though, if you really want to feel slow, put the AC on.  I've never owned another car that had its AC system rob so much power.

In the Highlander I don't even notice.  In the Corolla, I notice, but not much.  In the Forester, I think, "whaa, did someone steal the engine?"  And then realize the AC is on.
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #170 on: June 05, 2015, 05:37:00 pm »
My moms Legacy was like that, mind you the 140hp 2.2 4 banger didn't help, but yeah, the AC made a huge difference, like the e-brake was on.
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #171 on: June 05, 2015, 06:06:45 pm »
Quote from: johngenx on June 05, 2015, 05:35:10 pm
Maybe it's just all the H4 noise, but the Forester feels a little quicker than that.  Though, if you really want to feel slow, put the AC on.  I've never owned another car that had its AC system rob so much power.

In the Highlander I don't even notice.  In the Corolla, I notice, but not much.  In the Forester, I think, "whaa, did someone steal the engine?"  And then realize the AC is on.
I feel the car "nudge" when the compressor cycles. I fully agree with what you're saying here.
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #172 on: June 05, 2015, 06:14:58 pm »
Nice to see this thread is talking about cars again.  Still way OT, but better LOL.
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #173 on: June 08, 2015, 10:28:48 am »
Back to the ND, you either get this type of sports car or you don't. 
I've owned two Miatas (1990 with a V8 engine and a 1997 that was mainly a track car) and I would consider buying a ND, if I ever got tired of my Intermeccanica 356 replica.
I like small, light, sports cars.  Having said that, I also really like the 2015 Mustang GT convertible.
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #174 on: June 08, 2015, 07:09:30 pm »
Quote from: 84im on June 08, 2015, 10:28:48 am
Back to the ND, you either get this type of sports car or you don't. 
I've owned two Miatas (1990 with a V8 engine and a 1997 that was mainly a track car) and I would consider buying a ND, if I ever got tired of my Intermeccanica 356 replica.
I like small, light, sports cars.  Having said that, I also really like the 2015 Mustang GT convertible.


Talk about somebody that doesn't really use his Miata the way most people do.  Change it to a V8?  And track it....
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #175 on: June 08, 2015, 07:14:49 pm »
I'd planned on taking my Miata to the track - but rollbar rules have quashed it for me.  I can't fit a rollbar that will allow the top to be used and be safe for helmet-less street driving.

But, I've Auto-X'd it, and that's quite a bit of fun.
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #176 on: June 09, 2015, 08:42:43 am »
Quote from: johngenx on June 08, 2015, 07:14:49 pm
I'd planned on taking my Miata to the track - but rollbar rules have quashed it for me.  I can't fit a rollbar that will allow the top to be used and be safe for helmet-less street driving.

But, I've Auto-X'd it, and that's quite a bit of fun.
Yup.  They would allow NCs with the PRHT if it is closed.
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #177 on: June 09, 2015, 04:54:24 pm »
Quote from: johngenx on June 08, 2015, 07:14:49 pm
I'd planned on taking my Miata to the track - but rollbar rules have quashed it for me.  I can't fit a rollbar that will allow the top to be used and be safe for helmet-less street driving.

But, I've Auto-X'd it, and that's quite a bit of fun.

Would purchasing a hardtop for your car make it eligible? Kind of defeats the opentop experience though.
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #178 on: June 09, 2015, 05:06:04 pm »
I have the original hardtop for the car and our local track says it's not enough.  Evidently PRHTs just meet it as they were crash tested with the roof up and down and meet much more modern standards for rollover protection.
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Re: First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
« Reply #179 on: June 09, 2015, 05:18:17 pm »
You mean that no one has come up with a rollbar that can be used with a soft top without being a dangerous jungle gym??
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