Pics and specs: Next-gen Miata

ifcar · Moderator

Pics and specs: Next-gen Miata

thewizard16 · V-12

I like!

SOAD2k8 · V-6

meh, its better, but i still dont like it.

Kevin · GMPenguin

Wow, that doesn't look like the last pictures we had. I do like it though, it's not really anything that stands out (mainly because the body is a lot like the last one) but I think it looks pretty cool.

TheCynic · 4 Cylinder

If this one is based off the new RX8, was the previous generation based off the old RX7 platform?

ifcar · Moderator

quote:
Originally posted by: TheCynic
"If this one is based off the new RX8, was the previous generation based off the old RX7 platform?"

I don't think so.

Fire It Up · Moderator

quote:
Originally posted by: TheCynic
"If this one is based off the new RX8, was the previous generation based off the old RX7 platform?"

No, the previous one was on its own platform.

Oh, and I don't like the headlights that much.

-- Edited by Fire It Up at 16:35, 2005-02-23

thewizard16 · V-12

quote:
Originally posted by: Fire It Up
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No, the previous one was on its own platform.
Oh, and I don't like the headlights that much. -- Edited by Fire It Up at 16:35, 2005-02-23"

The headlights are a bit strange, but I think they fit this car.

cardcheat · V-6

Honestly I don't really like the styling, but who cares, if its anything like the current model the new Miata will be a blast to drive.

thewizard16 · V-12

quote:
Originally posted by: cardcheat
"Honestly I don't really like the styling, but who cares, if its anything like the current model the new Miata will be a blast to drive."

Yes, if they keep the legendary Miata handling, combined little more horsepower than the last model, it should be another fun car to drive.

ifcar · Moderator

quote:
Originally posted by: thewizard16
"Yes, if they keep the legendary Miata handling, combined little more horsepower than the last model, it should be another fun car to drive."

I'd expect RX-8 levels of ride/handling compromise, quicker acceleration, and a more-comfortable interior. With the same reasonable prices, it'll be quite nice.

cardcheat · V-6

quote:
Originally posted by: ifcar
" I'd expect RX-8 levels of ride/handling compromise, quicker acceleration, and a more-comfortable interior. With the same reasonable prices, it'll be quite nice. "

Ditto. I was in a Mazdaspeed Miata at the dealer the other day and one things for sure, the new interior looks alot nicer. But as far an exterior goes I deffinatly prefer the current model.

thewizard16 · V-12

quote:
Originally posted by: cardcheat
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Ditto. I was in a Mazdaspeed Miata at the dealer the other day and one things for sure, the new interior looks alot nicer. But as far an exterior goes I deffinatly prefer the current model."

I've heard the current one critisized as looking too "feminine". I think that's what they tried to fix with the new front. I'm not sure how well they succeeded, but it looks less "cute", anyway.