2016 Miata - Interested?

zpower86 · 02-21-2015, 03:23 PM

What does everyone think about the new 2016 Mazda Miata? Anyone thinking of switching?

http://youtu.be/FKTKdnbQkK4

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DLSTR · 02-21-2015, 03:29 PM

Very interested. The car actually lost weight unlike others who were saying they would!

1st · 02-21-2015, 03:43 PM

Looks cute but thinking of switching.......NEVER!

NYBladeZ · 02-21-2015, 04:02 PM

Very interested the latest gen looks great. No space in the stable though

Firebase99 · 02-21-2015, 09:51 PM

Feck no. It looks ok, except for the back, single exhaust. Engine is anemic, 180/160tq. The current engine blows too. 162/151 manual, auto is 150/140. At 2600 pounds...no thanks. For over $33K with a hardtop and the tech. Out of your freaking minds!! Its WORSE than a FRS/BRZ..and thats a challenge.

DLSTR · 02-22-2015, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

Feck no. It looks ok, except for the back, single exhaust. Engine is anemic, 180/160tq. The current engine blows too. 162/151 manual, auto is 150/140. At 2600 pounds...no thanks. For over $33K with a hardtop and the tech. Out of your freaking minds!! Its WORSE than a FRS/BRZ..and thats a challenge.

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.

RonRizz · 02-22-2015, 06:50 AM

Cute little toy

Zoren 370 · 02-22-2015, 09:23 AM

Gayish!!

NYBladeZ · 02-22-2015, 09:34 AM

For daily driving it may not be all that appealing. However, this will be an awesome track toy. Monticello Motor Club maintains a fleet of miatas for their members. That says a lot...affordable, reliable, great gearbox, cheap to fix, and fun on the track. Find another convertible that does all that.

bvl · 02-22-2015, 10:17 AM

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

NYBladeZ · 02-22-2015, 10:44 AM

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?

Chuck33079 · 02-22-2015, 11:28 AM

Looks great, but can you still fit a LS1 in there?

zpower86 · 02-22-2015, 11:55 AM

If they could put my GTI engine (255hp/289tq w/ APR tune, no other mods), this would be the perfect car.

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zpower86 · 02-22-2015, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

Feck no. It looks ok, except for the back, single exhaust. Engine is anemic, 180/160tq. The current engine blows too. 162/151 manual, auto is 150/140. At 2600 pounds...no thanks. For over $33K with a hardtop and the tech. Out of your freaking minds!! Its WORSE than a FRS/BRZ..and thats a challenge.

So what's the out the door price on a Nismo Z? 42k? And you only get 350 hp? Guess my point is that it isn't ALL about peak horsepower.

I will say if I ever bought a Miata, I'd be looking into a supercharger on day one.

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1st · 02-22-2015, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Looks great, but can you still fit a LS1 in there?

LOL! Right...and in an S2K.

02-21-2015, 03:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
zpower86 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 189 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	2016 Miata - Interested? What does everyone think about the new 2016 Mazda Miata? Anyone thinking of switching? http://youtu.be/FKTKdnbQkK4 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Charles K 2011 Nissan 370Z, Black, 7BS youtube.com/rotarypower86

02-21-2015, 03:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21267	Very interested. The car actually lost weight unlike others who were saying they would! FL 4Motion likes this.

02-21-2015, 03:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Looks cute but thinking of switching.......NEVER! Zoren 370, Zbrah, MagmaRed370z and 1 others like this.

02-21-2015, 04:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Very interested the latest gen looks great. No space in the stable though __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-21-2015, 09:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14034	Feck no. It looks ok, except for the back, single exhaust. Engine is anemic, 180/160tq. The current engine blows too. 162/151 manual, auto is 150/140. At 2600 pounds...no thanks. For over $33K with a hardtop and the tech. Out of your freaking minds!! Its WORSE than a FRS/BRZ..and thats a challenge. 1st and Venom13132 like this.

02-22-2015, 06:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	Cute little toy 1st likes this. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

02-22-2015, 09:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Gayish!! Venom13132 and Zipper 104 like this.

02-22-2015, 09:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	For daily driving it may not be all that appealing. However, this will be an awesome track toy. Monticello Motor Club maintains a fleet of miatas for their members. That says a lot...affordable, reliable, great gearbox, cheap to fix, and fun on the track. Find another convertible that does all that. FL 4Motion likes this. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-22-2015, 10:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 14	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

02-22-2015, 10:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	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? __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-22-2015, 11:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Looks great, but can you still fit a LS1 in there? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-22-2015, 11:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
zpower86 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 189 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	If they could put my GTI engine (255hp/289tq w/ APR tune, no other mods), this would be the perfect car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Charles K 2011 Nissan 370Z, Black, 7BS youtube.com/rotarypower86

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