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Post by TitanTim » Thu Nov 10, 2016 2:03 pm

Personally I would wait for the MX5 RF, it wins hands down for looks alone.

https://www.mazda.co.uk/cars/mazda-mx-5-rf/

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Post by English68 » Thu Nov 10, 2016 9:53 pm

Dear OP

You're not mad - any petrol-head would consider this car.

As a fan of Italian cars (as well as some of the German ones!) I can't helping thinking that the black bonnet/hood is an Abarth signature and should be compulsory on this one.

There is too much homage to the original to ignore it...

(Perhaps even the smaller engine. After all, that's where Abarth started)

Just my 2p, of course.

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Post by enzed4 » Fri Nov 11, 2016 12:17 am

TitanTim wrote:Personally I would wait for the MX5 RF, it wins hands down for looks alone.

https://www.mazda.co.uk/cars/mazda-mx-5-rf/

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Nice - and cheaper than the Abarth by the look of it (sport nav manual version).
But I can't figure out where the roof goes when retracted?
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Post by metal licker » Fri Nov 11, 2016 12:13 pm

TitanTim wrote:Personally I would wait for the MX5 RF, it wins hands down for looks alone.

https://www.mazda.co.uk/cars/mazda-mx-5-rf/

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Post by Beedub » Fri Nov 11, 2016 5:53 pm

Mx5 all day long... looks better, drives better and will have a huge and i mean huge aftermarket scene.
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Post by maxman » Fri Nov 11, 2016 6:10 pm

TitanTim wrote:Personally I would wait for the MX5 RF, it wins hands down for looks alone.

https://www.mazda.co.uk/cars/mazda-mx-5-rf/

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Post by TitanTim » Fri Nov 11, 2016 6:20 pm

enzed4 wrote:
TitanTim wrote:Personally I would wait for the MX5 RF, it wins hands down for looks alone.

https://www.mazda.co.uk/cars/mazda-mx-5-rf/

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Nice - and cheaper than the Abarth by the look of it (sport nav manual version).
But I can't figure out where the roof goes when retracted?
Its not a full convertible but a fastback so only the roof panels stow away in the well behind the driver as in the softtop, the rear section/window moves out the way and then back in place.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-Zpgy8LmU

For the price, a beautiful looking car IMHO and I think Mazda will struggle to keep up with initial demand.

A certain future classic, reminds me of sports cars of the 60's :)

It makes the FIAT look dull as hell.

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Post by enzed4 » Fri Nov 11, 2016 11:19 pm

TitanTim wrote:
enzed4 wrote:
TitanTim wrote:Personally I would wait for the MX5 RF, it wins hands down for looks alone.

https://www.mazda.co.uk/cars/mazda-mx-5-rf/

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Nice - and cheaper than the Abarth by the look of it (sport nav manual version).
But I can't figure out where the roof goes when retracted?
Its not a full convertible but a fastback so only the roof panels stow away in the well behind the driver as in the softtop, the rear section/window moves out the way and then back in place.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-Zpgy8LmU

For the price, a beautiful looking car IMHO and I think Mazda will struggle to keep up with initial demand.

A certain future classic, reminds me of sports cars of the 60's :)

It makes the FIAT look dull as hell.

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I used to own an X/19, similar design, but I had to store the roof panel under the bonnet, that's why I was asking how this one worked. Very clever design :thumbsup: (or, just more things to go wrong :roll: )
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Post by TitanTim » Fri Nov 11, 2016 11:33 pm

enzed4 wrote:
TitanTim wrote:
enzed4 wrote: Nice - and cheaper than the Abarth by the look of it (sport nav manual version).
But I can't figure out where the roof goes when retracted?
Its not a full convertible but a fastback so only the roof panels stow away in the well behind the driver as in the softtop, the rear section/window moves out the way and then back in place.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-Zpgy8LmU

For the price, a beautiful looking car IMHO and I think Mazda will struggle to keep up with initial demand.

A certain future classic, reminds me of sports cars of the 60's :)

It makes the FIAT look dull as hell.

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I used to own an X/19, similar design, but I had to store the roof panel under the bonnet, that's why I was asking how this one worked. Very clever design :thumbsup: (or, just more things to go wrong :roll: )
Same here with my old MK1 MR2 T Bar which the butress rear roof section and lift out roof glass panels which were stored behind the seats. Thing is all cars these days are complicated but I would still be happy with the MX5 even if the roof was broken.

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Post by freemadw » Sat Nov 12, 2016 1:45 pm

They're nice looking cars, not sure about the black bonnet personally.
In the UK the MX-5 is a bit cheaper and better equipped. It is an MX-5 under the skin (FIAT engine though). I would imagine it would be a pretty rare car in NZ.
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Post by paulgs1000 » Sat Nov 12, 2016 4:39 pm

I think 'Evo' magazine have done a comparison article and the MX5 comes out as a more dynamic and enjoyable drive. . . .might be worth a read through.

In terms of looks I would be waiting for the MX RF - crikey that looks good! From the side looks like a Dino Ferrari and reminds me a little of the Toyota 2000GT of James Bond fame.
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Post by TitanTim » Sun Nov 13, 2016 5:26 pm

Sorry but I think it looks flippin awful, interior looks a little placky as well :(

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GglRPaz0Yo

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Post by kinger » Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:22 pm

This one was at the Queens Sq meet in Bristol last month
Is smaller than it looks in pictures and although front and back are different, from the side there is no mistaking its Mazda MX5 origins
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Post by Sgreen » Sat Dec 10, 2016 6:40 pm

You say you prefer the interior of the Fiat, but the interiors of both cars are the same. I was surprised myself when I compared.
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