Found some pics of the new Miata
10-20-2004, 03:04 PM
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I just can't believe that Mazda is finally going to do the rotary Miata and make my beloved car into another "me too" $30k+ gas-guzzling pocket rocket. Now that you have engines like the F20c why even bother with rotary? There are no advantages any more!
Why not, in these days of $55/bbl light sweet crude, return to a modern redux of the 1.6L 4-banger, 35 mpg and 7 seconds 0-60, 1 ton, and a helluva lotta fun at around the price of an RSX.
Why not, in these days of $55/bbl light sweet crude, return to a modern redux of the 1.6L 4-banger, 35 mpg and 7 seconds 0-60, 1 ton, and a helluva lotta fun at around the price of an RSX.
10-20-2004, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by GradStudent,Oct 20 2004, 07:45 PM
i dont think they are going to put the rotary in it. besides, wouldnt that kill the
rx-8's sales?
rx-8's sales?
Different cars for different uses. A person who wants a back seat isn't going to buy a Miata.
I'd love for the Miata to go on a diet and keep a small 4 banger with maybe a little more power. I'd be thrilled with a true Elise fighter for 20 to 25K.
10-20-2004, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CG,Oct 20 2004, 09:24 PM
I wouldn't think it would hurt the RX8's sales much. Mazda used to sell several different cars with the rotary. If my memory is correct we had the RX-2, RX-3, RX-4, a pick-up truck and maybe even the Cosmo all at about the same time.
Different cars for different uses. A person who wants a back seat isn't going to buy a Miata.
I'd love for the Miata to go on a diet and keep a small 4 banger with maybe a little more power. I'd be thrilled with a true Elise fighter for 20 to 25K.
Different cars for different uses. A person who wants a back seat isn't going to buy a Miata.
I'd love for the Miata to go on a diet and keep a small 4 banger with maybe a little more power. I'd be thrilled with a true Elise fighter for 20 to 25K.
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