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#91 of 226 Re: White dot on my tail light [mx5mk3] by audia8q Oct 17, 2006 (2:06 pm)
Replying to: mx5mk3 (Oct 16, 2006 11:28 pm) Did the service department drive the car with you along to point out the specific noise/vibration? I would try another dealer and make sure they hear/feel exactly what your describing....the problem doesnt sound normal to me. Replies to this message: mx5mk3 (Oct 17, 2006 10:09 pm)
#92 of 226 Re: White dot on my tail light [audia8q] by mx5mk3 Oct 17, 2006 (10:09 pm)
Replying to: audia8q (Oct 17, 2006 2:06 pm) my original deal drove it and gave the "normal noise" comment. i went to another dealer who also drove it, and he commented that he hears the noise, but when he checked the car he couldn't find the cause.
#94 of 226 Is it really a good roadster? by sportscar_fan Dec 21, 2006 (2:43 pm)
Advantages: Affordable roadster which has everything that you will expect from a this type of car. Drives nicely and is cheap to run.      Disadvantages: Unacceptable performance and it could have more standard goodies.      Verdict: Basic, but well priced and genuinely fun roadster.      Also consider: Opel GT, Pontiac Solstice.   Source:http://www.car-catalog.com/sports_cars/mazda_mx_5.htm   What dou you think about that roadster? Please comment!
#95 of 226 various questions by podracer999 May 30, 2007 (3:45 pm)
Hi Folks. I've been considering getting a Miata for a while now. I took a GT PRHT 6M for a test drive a few days ago and loved it. The dealer and I couldn't agree on a price though, so I didn't buy it. (Since the PRHT are relatively rare, the dealer wasn't very willing to budge on the asking price.) It was hard walking away tho.   (As an aside, I haven't driven a car with a manual transmission in about 5 years. The clutch take-up on the Miata is AWESOME! I was able to drive pretty smoothly right away. I did miss a couple of shifts though. But it wasn't bad at all.)   These past couple of days, I've been thinking about getting a regular soft top instead of the PRHT. Still a Grand Touring 6M though. But I have a bunch of questions that have come to mind since the test drive. I'd rather get answers from folks on here instead of from the salesman at the car dealership. Any help would be appreciated.   - Do the windows automatically move down slightly when you open the doors (while the top is up) to clear the seals or whatever? (As an aside, I rented one of the new Ford Mustangs, a hard top, that did this. I found it to be quite strange.)   - Do the windows automatically move down slightly when you lower and raise the top? The PRHT did this automatically and I'm wondering if the regular soft top does it too.   - Is there a switch to disable traction control and/or stability control? Probably not something I'd do often, but I'd like to know that I could if I wanted/needed to.   - Is there a dimmer knob or something to adjust the brightness of the dash lights at night?   - Does the stereo have an AUX input that you can plug a regular plug (3.5mm?) into? If so, where is it located?   - Does the car have a coin holder? If so, where is it located? (Is it that weird indented plastic piece that looks like it's snapped in above the shifter? If that's not the coin holder, anyone know what it is?)   - I've read that in place of a spare tire, Mazda provides some tire sealant and a small electric air compressor. Is this correct?   - Has anyone driven a car with the suspension package AND a car with the run-flat tires? If so, how did they compare? Does the suspension package make a big difference in handling and/or ride? According to the Mazda website, you can't have both. So I'm trying to decide on suspension package vs. peace of mind, if the spare tire question above is correct.   - Can the wind blocker be removed and/or pushed down when the top is up? (It sort of looked like it was hinged in the PHRT, but I'm not sure.)   I'm sure I'll have more questions. But I think that's enough for now. Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: gputz (May 31, 2007 4:48 am) erics6 (May 31, 2007 2:21 pm)
#96 of 226 Re: various questions [podracer999] by gputz May 31, 2007 (4:48 am)
Replying to: podracer999 (May 30, 2007 3:45 pm) The miata.net forums are a better place for research like this. Most of these questions have already been asked and answered over there...   http://forum.miata.net/
#97 of 226 Re: various questions [podracer999] by erics6 May 31, 2007 (2:21 pm)
Replying to: podracer999 (May 30, 2007 3:45 pm) Second miata.net... great for Miata Q&A.   Soft top should be a much better deal, although it is convertible season so dealers may not be as willing to budge. I've driven the PRHT and like it too. I'll probably replace my 93 with one in 3-4 years. Of course, I'll buy used.   I've seen recent weekend ad prices $5000-$6000 off MSRP for the 07 GT's. If you don't own a Mazda now, but have a relative who does, they may have a $500-$1000 owner loyalty rebate that can be signed over to you.   I'm pretty sure the windows don't move with the manual soft top. Not an issue with the soft top. Just unlatch and drop. Top up is about as easy, just pull up and attach the latch. All new cars have dimmer stitches for dash lights. I hate run flat tires. My advice... avoid them. Expensive, loud and a rough ride. Don't worry about the sealent in place of a spare. I don't carry a spare. Just fix-a-flat and AAA. Definitely go with the suspension package for the limited slip differential. I wouldn't buy any of the new Miata's without that package. (Looks like you can get limited slip with premium pkg #1.) Pretty sure wind blocker can be moved top up or down. BTW, I'm just getting to the point of needing to replace my original soft top on my 93. Pretty good for a 14-year old car.   Good luck. You'll have fun with the Miata.
#98 of 226 Sports Tuned Suspension on MX-5 Retractable Hardtop by gkoff Jul 03, 2007 (9:44 am)
Does anyone know how this differs from the standard suspension? Is it 10%, 50%...stiffer. You have to buy this with the Premium Package 2 group.
#99 of 226 MX-5 Sales WAY Down for July 2007 by manybmws Aug 03, 2007 (6:09 am)
What happened? Down 24% from July 2006. Is it supply or demand? I did notice local inventories are limited. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Aug 03, 2007 6:10 am)
#100 of 226 Re: MX-5 Sales WAY Down for July 2007 [manybmws] by ateixeira Aug 03, 2007 (6:10 am)
Replying to: manybmws (Aug 03, 2007 6:09 am) Around here it's been too hot. This week has been 90+ degrees every single day. We haven't seen rain since about a week ago.   It's just too hot!       Except imagine that's sweat, not tears.

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