2016 Miata - Interested?

Firebase99 · 02-22-2015, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bvl

Need to drive it but absolutely on the radar.

Anyone here ever owned one before?

Our Z-R replaced a 150K '92 NA6 car that I had modified (and unmodified) for the 12+ years I owned it.

You either get them or don't: its not for everyone but the power plant down may be 1.7L and 100+ HP over the current Z but at 1000 lbs lighter that is a recipe for fun on the street. Most folks are fine with a quick car: you don't need a fast car to have fun on public roads.

Its about balance, and my NA6 was more fun then the Z overall. The Z has things the old girl never had and gets kudos for those properties but for me (and hundreds of thousands of other folks out there in the last 23+ years) a Miata just works.

The touch of italian in the new design while being true to the overall miata (er, lotus-ish) design is a good look. The NC was never a great looker.

Will be interesting if they let the mazda speed folks either deliver a 200 HP screamer of an engine or a 200 HP low boost version in 2018. I'd bet on a low boost (perhaps 1.6 or 1.8l) version to help with both CAFE and emissions over a screamer.

- b

I agree with this and NYBladeZ. For a DD, its WAY overpriced for what you get. It has been a fantastic proven track toy. Still wouldnt want one, Id probably a used Z for less and beat the **** out of it Sebring.

MacCool · 02-22-2015, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

The reviews are excellent. Sure its not a ZO6 but what is. I will drive it and recommend you do the same. Amazing what actual driving can do.

So you have driven it?

Z-Girl 12 · 02-22-2015, 05:54 PM

Chick ride..

Firebase99 · 02-22-2015, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

Chick ride..

Ha!! God I love this woman!!

cigarclifford · 02-22-2015, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

Ha!! God I love this woman!!

The Z-Girl tells it the way she see's it........

-Clifford

bvl · 02-22-2015, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

lol I don't think it has a Lotus-ish design :P

screams Alfa and looks like a poor man's Ferrari. Killer looks, RWD, superior manual gearbox to the Z, huge aftermarket support, drop top, and great handling. What's not to like?

With the Lotus comment I meant to refer to its history. The NA design team loved British roadsters but wanted something, um, reliable. The team borrowed a few lines from a Lotus Elan, and given the sad shape of Lotus no one could really say boo about it at the time

Not losing its heritage with a dash if italian is how I see the new one. I do look forward to driving one, though the Z-R may get a bit jealous. The Z has sentimental value to me, but I would be hard pressed to walk away from a nicely optioned manually operated soft top miata for mid to upper 20's new that
was as fun as I think it will be to drive.

Time will tell.

- b

Jordo! · 02-23-2015, 01:59 AM

Been there, done that. Z35 or 4C for me

USAFControl · 02-23-2015, 08:26 AM

Hmmm. The Miata always catches a beating from the ugly stick IMO.

kenchan · 02-23-2015, 09:40 AM

it would never replace my Z but ive never had a vert so that would be a fun car to try it..maybe. not sure.

Firebase99 · 03-20-2015, 04:42 PM

They released the specs...."sigh". I know its THE most tracked car in the country, not taking anything away from that but for a DD, close to $30K with 155HP and 148TQ....ugh.

Zbrah · 03-20-2015, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

Chick ride..

/thread.

kenchan · 03-20-2015, 04:53 PM

imaging having 155 horses in your garage... that's a lot of horses.

Firebase99 · 03-20-2015, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

imaging having 155 horses in your garage... that's a lot of horses.

You have at least 332, big frickin' garage man.

Davey · 03-20-2015, 05:08 PM

Not really interested. I would pick up a used one to make a turbo track/autocross rat out of in a heartbeat but IMO it's a huge step down from the Z as far as a weekend car.

Jordo! · 03-20-2015, 06:58 PM

They are really great, fun little cars. I had one as a second car until recently (sold off) -- jinba ittai

The latest iteration is apparently even lighter and more peppy (Hammond was driving one with glee on Top Gear) -- expect a few folks to throw a "flyin' miata" blower on it and turn the car into a screamer.

Rear tails are ugly to my eye, but otherwise, I like the new design.

Still, not my preference for a next car -- it will be either a Z35 or a 4c.

02-22-2015, 05:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Chick ride.. cigarclifford, Zbrah, Firebase99 and 2 others like this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

02-23-2015, 01:59 AM	#22 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	Been there, done that. Z35 or 4C for me __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

02-23-2015, 08:26 AM	#23 (permalink)
USAFControl Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 43 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Hmmm. The Miata always catches a beating from the ugly stick IMO. Last edited by USAFControl; 02-23-2015 at 08:42 AM.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	imaging having 155 horses in your garage... that's a lot of horses. Firebase99 and watson853 like this.

03-20-2015, 05:08 PM	#29 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117170	Not really interested. I would pick up a used one to make a turbo track/autocross rat out of in a heartbeat but IMO it's a huge step down from the Z as far as a weekend car. UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

02-23-2015, 09:40 AM	#24 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	it would never replace my Z but ive never had a vert so that would be a fun car to try it..maybe. not sure.

03-20-2015, 04:42 PM	#25 (permalink)
Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14033	They released the specs...."sigh". I know its THE most tracked car in the country, not taking anything away from that but for a DD, close to $30K with 155HP and 148TQ....ugh.

03-20-2015, 06:58 PM	#30 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	They are really great, fun little cars. I had one as a second car until recently (sold off) -- jinba ittai The latest iteration is apparently even lighter and more peppy (Hammond was driving one with glee on Top Gear) -- expect a few folks to throw a "flyin' miata" blower on it and turn the car into a screamer. Rear tails are ugly to my eye, but otherwise, I like the new design. Still, not my preference for a next car -- it will be either a Z35 or a 4c. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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