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#4065 of 4340 no sense in that comparo by blueguydotcom Sep 06, 2005 (8:43 am)
It beats the Solstice and still loses somehow?! Replies to this message: m1miata (Sep 09, 2005 10:43 pm) blueguydotcom (Sep 10, 2005 1:03 am)
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#4067 of 4340 ateixeira by audia8q Sep 06, 2005 (8:52 am)
Well, we all know those magazines are a little suspect. Wasn't C&D the magazine that named the Renault Alliance car of the year?? How can you have any credibility after that??? LOL   They certainly wouldnt want to upset any of GM's ad dollars... Replies to this message: ateixeira (Sep 06, 2005 8:53 am)
#4068 of 4340 Re: ateixeira [audia8q] by ateixeira Sep 06, 2005 (8:53 am)
Replying to: audia8q (Sep 06, 2005 8:52 am) I'm sure that had some influence...   You can't even put the Solistice's top down from the driver's seat.   -juice
#4069 of 4340 Other reviews by nyccarguy Sep 06, 2005 (4:52 pm)
from other mags are great! I don't remember every magazine raving so much about a car since the E36 M3. I'm really excited to start seeing these things on the road.
#4070 of 4340 Picked up a 06 by ryanrec Sep 08, 2005 (11:22 am)
I purchased a 06 MX-5 about a week ago. I have a Black Grand Touring 6 speed with the suspension package. It is an absolute blast to drive. The acceleration is about the same as the Mazdaspeed except you don't have to wait for a turbo to kick in. The handling is unbelievable and its not too rough even with the suspension package. I am 6 feet tall and I have no problem with visibility out the front window, which is a change from my 01 model. The car has a very similar feel to my 01 except its a little larger, better handling, brakes, and acceleration. The leather seats are comfortable. The only complaint I have is I am not too fond of all the hard plastic in the interior. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Sep 08, 2005 11:28 am) ryanrec (Sep 09, 2005 11:35 am) davidg3 (Sep 11, 2005 6:40 pm) and 1 more...
#4071 of 4340 Re: Picked up a 06 [ryanrec] by ateixeira Sep 08, 2005 (11:28 am)
Replying to: ryanrec (Sep 08, 2005 11:22 am) Congrats, I think you're the first in the Town Hall to get one. I'm jealous!   -juice Replies to this message: ryanrec (Sep 09, 2005 11:35 am) davidg3 (Sep 11, 2005 6:40 pm) ryanrec (Sep 12, 2005 10:53 am)
#4072 of 4340 Re: Picked up a 06 [ateixeira] by ryanrec Sep 09, 2005 (11:35 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 08, 2005 11:28 am) Thanks...a couple more observations. The AC works great (better than the 01 model. The 6 speed seems to require a little more effort though to shift than the 01 5 speed. I noticed that there is no hot/warm air coming up from the parking brake nor from the floorboard. Its hard to keep in under 80mph on the freeway. Replies to this message: davidg3 (Sep 11, 2005 6:40 pm) ryanrec (Sep 12, 2005 10:53 am)
#4073 of 4340 Re: no sense in that comparo [blueguydotcom] by m1miata Sep 09, 2005 (10:43 pm)
Replying to: blueguydotcom (Sep 06, 2005 8:43 am) On looks alone, the Miata will lose to the Solstice. The Miata may look OK, though I must say not as good as the original, but it is not really NEW looking. The Solstice has a more exotic / bold look, which is going to capture the eye more. When the coupe comes out, the sales will really soar. Why doesn't Mazda have a coupe out? At this point, Mazda/Ford better hope they side sticker those Pontiacs way too high, or GM has some gremlins in the product. Otherwise, folks you are looking at Solstice out selling MX-5 ( formerly called the Miata, which sounds better to me ), at a rate of at least 3:1, and perhaps 5:1 or higher. Panic should set in and MX-5 should shed around $3K to $4k off stickers in the $24K range. Look for $20K MX-5s or lower soon. That is IF the Pontiacs are not overpriced on side stickers. Both these cars are worth $20K or less. They are fun but all too pricey. $24K - $29K??? Why?   Performance wise, the Miata may be better. It has air conditioning standard and a roll bar, yet it looks like a modified puffy sided 1990 Miata, and not as fresh as the Solstice For those going by the numbers, Miata may be the winner. For sales, it will not be the winner.   Loren ( former '96 Miata owner ) Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Sep 10, 2005 1:03 am)
#4074 of 4340 Re: no sense in that comparo [m1miata] by blueguydotcom Sep 10, 2005 (1:03 am)
Replying to: m1miata (Sep 09, 2005 10:43 pm) On looks alone, the Miata will lose to the Solstice. The Miata may look OK, though I must say not as good as the original, but it is not really NEW looking. The Solstice has a more exotic / bold look, which is going to capture the eye more.   totally subjective. in my eyes the miata is simple and classy. the solstice screams pontiac cheapness and bulbousness.   Otherwise, folks you are looking at Solstice out selling MX-5 ( formerly called the Miata, which sounds better to me ), at a rate of at least 3:1, and perhaps 5:1 or higher.   Uh, the solstice is not an every day driver given the lack of a trunk, bad gas mileage and lousy top mechanism.   The mx-5 has 15 years of loyalty. It's akin to all the upstarts taking shots at the 3 series. nobody has put a dent in 3 series sales even with the tl andg35 getting 12k sales a month. It's hard to knock off the king when he has over a decade of loyal followers.   Panic should set in and MX-5 should shed around $3K to $4k off stickers in the $24K range.   A 26k mx-5 comes with options not even available on a solstice...like lined top, keyless start, xenons, etc. I'll gladly pay 1k extra alone for xenon lights...yes, they're that important to me as driving at night is my favorite time.   Look for $20K MX-5s or lower soon.   Already exists.   That is IF the Pontiacs are not overpriced on side stickers. Both these cars are worth $20K or less. They are fun but all too pricey. $24K - $29K??? Why?   both seem to have decent pricing. a fully loaded mx-5 is 27k...that means by next spring I should be able to get one off a lot for at the most 25k. Shrug...seems decent. The MSRP on my last car was 43k. 27k seems downright cheap!   BTW, once word gets out about the solstice's mileage and trunk space sales will only go to hardcore people looking for an extra car. the kind of people who can afford extra or weekend cars rarely look at american products unless the nameplate is viper or vette. sorry the solstice after a year or two of success will turn into another mr2 spyder. decent lines but lack of everyday practicality limits the cars appeal to only a few in an already limited niche..

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