Most liked posts in thread: 2016 Mazda Miata

It's got a real engine in there! Wow! I feel really sorry for MINI.

 

It definitely keeps in line with Mazda's infamous "looks-like-I'm-smiling-in-your-rearview-mirror-but-I-won't-be-there-long" mugshot their cars always seem to have. I've noticed that many of the Japanese sport compacts are going to the high tower arches over the front wheels, as seen here, in my FR-S, on the 370z, etc etc etc. This is a pretty nice touch, as those arches tell me exactly where my front wheel is, which allows me to place it right where I want it to go in a turn. Mazda did a revamp, and they got it right. If it runs as good as it looks, many of the brands foreign or domestic better put on their big boy pants and step up or Mazda is going to run away with their customers.

 

I think what bothers me more than anything else is this whole hybrid movement. The new NSX, hybrid (gag). The new FT-1 (basically a Supra remake), FOUR CYLINDER hybrid (double gag). All the coolest new designs have a caveat...they're hybrid. With all due respect, I was raised around muscle cars and giant trucks. While I understand that we are in the day and age where hybrid is the buzz word that's gonna save us all (aggressively shaking my head here), it's sad to see the old era go. It's going to be the way of the future, but I'm going kicking and screaming until my hand is forced.

 

Mazda has not gone down the hybrid worm hole.... Skyactive is not hybrid.

 

Of course the aftermarket will increase HP, but the question will be at what cost. That's the problem with the current Miata--it can handle much more HP than it comes with out of the box, but it's not exactly cheap to get it there. 130WHP is a bit light out of the box, and that engine won't be the best platform to modify. According to this, it looks like the engine that will support some serious aftermarket gains will take another year to find it's way into the Miata:

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata: More Secrets Revealed - Motor Trend

 

I just wish I had the big speedo... Stupid useless Chrono Pack!

 

Of course they're useless on your car Dick, it's blown up....lol [emoji14]

 

And I love anything with wheels and a purpose whats your point? I am building a rat rod out of a kids wagon F F S !

 

Not a Miata and I'm not a decal guy but thought this was pretty cool!

 

Yes I could be seen in that!!! I likey!!!

 

That is pretty cool. I was going to delete my rear wiper, I might rethink that now, I bet Owen/5Zero could do something awesome along those lines.

 

For me that power level & tire size would be fine. I hope it is as nicely balanced as my NA is. I'd have to get rid of that stupid radio sticking out of the dash & add some spiffy silver wheels. The care looks good in motion. The release pictures did not do it justice.

 

The spec Miata looks better....One of the few times an artist's rendering looks worse than the real thing.

 

I do like the more aggressive front bumper with the smaller grille opening and built in splitter..

 

I just want the same as I got now........

 

Yup I will keep my R53.

 

Obviously...[emoji6]

 

.....actually I meant I wanted as much HP as I have now.

I always thought that the MX5 was a much better choice for the rotary than the RX was.