Toyota gets ready for a stoush with Mazda...interesting.

by **OurCognitiveSurplus** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:22 pm

NitroDann wrote:I find no roof to be a plus, but its an added bonus, a novelty, not a purchasing decision swayer.

Dann

Post # 4000. Nice one.

I think when I got the MX5 the soft-top was a con. It has been slashed twice. Which is a con. But on the whole, I think I look at as a bonus now. I do quite like the odd top down drive.

by **NitroDann** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:50 pm

Lol. Thanks bro.

Up to 4011 as of this post though haha.

dann

by **Buckshot** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:02 pm

In 2-3 years time the MX5 might also have the VW Bluesport to contend with as well - I believe that's still going ahead ?

by **Mr Morlock** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:09 pm

tactile approach and drive well- people should get out a little more- there are many small / medium sedans in the market place and at very reasonable prices. But they are not top down LW sports cars. I well understand people wanting tin tops but then they are probably 95% of the car park at least.If MX5 does go at least it will be available 2nd hand for many years-it has had a great innings. Still the most fun car I have owned. As far as I am aware we are MX5 followers not Toyota promoters.

by **TieNN89** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:03 am

Hmmmm $40k + for an 86 anyone?

http://www.ozmazdaclub.com/lounge-room/ ... post115102

by **OurCognitiveSurplus** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:20 am

Buckshot wrote:In 2-3 years time the MX5 might also have the VW Bluesport to contend with as well - I believe that's still going ahead ?

I read in the media this morning that VW was considering the Bluesport because VW didn't know if its brand could ask a price higher than an Audi TT for a RR sports car. VW said that rear-engine placement forces the cost to be well above the FRS.

Mr Morlock wrote:tactile approach and drive well- people should get out a little more- there are many small / medium sedans in the market place and at very reasonable prices. But they are not top down LW sports cars.

I spent this weekend driving a new Honda Civic Sport. The wheel was nice and small... that's where the pros ended. Apparently it has VTEC, i saw no evidence of that. And it certainly has no feel.

by **Apu** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:38 am

TieNN89 wrote:Hmmmm $40k + for an 86 anyone?

http://www.ozmazdaclub.com/lounge-room/ ... post115102

That's kind of annoying. It's gone from an indicated $35K+ to $40K, and now $40K+.

It'll be $50K by the time it hits the road!

by **miata** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:45 pm

People who want a sporty little runabout will go for the Toyota, people who know Sports Cars will still buy the MX-5.

by **NitroDann** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:12 pm

I doubt it.

I firmly believe that this will be come the most modified car in history.

Dann

by **Buckshot** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:18 pm

How can anyone put money down on something where you don't know what the final cost is going to be ? Seems like a real gamble.

by **NitroDann** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:21 pm

A lot of people feel how I do.

They feel that this is the first proper Jap sports car in years, and that there will be an entire aftermarket for it, for whatever part they desire.

Dann

by **miata** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:32 pm

NitroDann wrote:I doubt it.

I firmly believe that this will be come the most modified car in history.

Dann

I doubt it, the T Model Ford would hold that record.

by **NitroDann** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:34 pm

OK smart alec, Performance mods

Dann

by **JBT** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:09 pm

Toyota vs MX-5...

by **miata** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:00 pm

NitroDann wrote:A lot of people feel how I do.

They feel that this is the first proper Jap sports car in years, and that there will be an entire aftermarket for it, for whatever part they desire.

Dann

Not a Sports Car, doesn't come close to Sports Car by any definition, it has a fixed roof! Sporty, Sports Coupe, it's a 2+2!