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Mazda will be releasing the MX-5 RHT (retractable hard top) this coming model year. I wonder if the Solstice or Sky will follow? I guess this MX-5 will not have much useable trunk space with the top down. I have yet to see any pictures or specs, so, I am purely speculating. |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Jun 10, 2006 5:55 am) Solstice I believe will state low end priced as it was first introduced......nicely optioned for around 23-24K
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Replying to: pao (Jun 12, 2006 3:58 am) |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Jun 10, 2006 5:55 am) It does not make much sense in the first place for an HT MX-5 since it would add weight and cost - hurting the basis of its wide appeal - dynamic handling and decent performance at an attractive price.
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Replying to: manybmws (Jun 12, 2006 6:12 pm) No rumors, it's true. I placed my first order of one almost two weeks ago. It will be here sometime in the fall. It will add weight, and this is something new for the MX-5. I do not know how it will be received. Cost wont be cheap. About the RX-7, as many people want to see the return, the best hope we have is that Mazda builds the Kabura concept and throws the 13B rotary in it and it's production name is "RX-7". |
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aviboy97 - the dealers that I have talked to in this area have no idea about the release of a hardtop MX-5. They just about laughed at me when I mentioned it's upcoming release at the British Motor Show. What do you mean when you say you "order"ed one? Where/Who from? I've been waiting for this car for some time, but all I've seen are rumors and speculation. Any help would be appreciated.
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Replying to: kef27 (Jun 13, 2006 8:14 am) Go to your local Mazda dealer and ask to speak to who places the allocations. They will tell you. |
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Replying to: kef27 (Jun 13, 2006 8:14 am) I just placed my first allocation order for 2 2007 MX-5 RHT(Retractable Hard Top)yesterday. 1 Stormy Blue with Saddle RHT GT/6 Speed with Premium Package and 1 Copper Red with Saddle RHT GT/Auto. The Copper Red which I ordered has already been pre-sold as of last week...even without pricing being released yet. This will be one of the slickest retractable hard tops ever engineered with a down time of about 13 seconds. It takes up no trunk space when down since it sits in its own well. Just to quench your curiousity I copied and pasted this directly from my internal Mazda system(not allowed to divulge any more than this at this time): 2007 MAZDA MX-5 Product Information Bulletin May 18, 2006 Last year the newly redesigned MX-5 won the prestigious Japan Car of the Year award as well as being named a Car and Driver 10 best car. Mazda is pleased to announce that for the 2007 model year we are adding a groundbreaking power retractable hard top to the lineup. The power retractable hard top will be the most affordable retractable hard top in the industry in addition to being the only one which does not take up any trunk space. Additionally we expect the open and close time to be class leading. This feature will surely bring in many new customers. ZOOM ZOOM!!!
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Replying to: mikezoomzoom (Jun 13, 2006 11:29 am)  p.s. I forgot about no trunk space needed
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And I heard it hear first! Thanks for the info. Looks like I'll be waiting a few months to buy a new car. The internet has been full of rumors - from a manual hard top, only 10 lbs added weight, to a display model at the Brisbane Auto Show a few months ago (no photos available of course). This is the first hard evidence I have seen. Talk about improving on perfection.... My 2 cents on the Solstice/Mx-5 debate - they are both beautiful cars. Solstice is certainly "meaner" looking, but I feel it suffers in interior finish. The Mx-5 is a little "girlie" but seems more finished and user friendly. I think you could make good arguments to buy either of them (which is reflected in the sales figures). For me, I was sold by trunk space and ease of the roof on the mazda |
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