I was just wondering what you guys on this forum think about them.

 

i would take one in a heart beat. In the nice metalic blue they have with black leather and a 6spd. its hard to argue with a rwd convt. for ~$23,000

 

a couple years ago i used to think they were a chick car...but those 06's are really hot, and quick too. I'd drive one in a heartbeat

 

hahah I know Car and Driver says one of 10 best cars in 06. It gets mixed opinions based on it's history. But admit it, it's bad ___.

 

I love the new design. And I love the fact that they gave it some power (almost as quick as the old Mazdaspeed turbo model). What I don't like is the word that I've gotten that the new engine will not stand up well to forced induction. One of the greatest things about the old 1.8l Miatas is the multitude of aftermarket turbo/supercharger kits that could help a fun lightweight sports car turn into an almost supercar-like track monster. The 1.8l NA and NB Miatas are probably *the* most underrated of tuner cars.

Honestly for road racing, there aren't a lot of better tuning platforms out there that don't say Porsche or Lotus on them.

 

I've driven a new 6 speed model. The computer intervention and the electronic throttle kill the experience though. The car tries to compensate to much, and it isn't as much fun as my friends 94 1.8L because of it.

 

I would say it's like a cheaper version of the S2000.

 

I currently own a '91 MX-5 and needless to say, I love it (and the xB will not be its replacement). My wife finds it "impractical", but it requires very little maintinance and runs great. I test drive the '06 on Nov. 1 (when it came out), and was truly impressed, although it does feel a bit bigger and heavier.

The day I replace my little roadster is the day that Scion sells a roadster. By the way, the Miata made the Automobile Mag's top 20 cars.

 

i'm anxious to see the new mazdaspeed mx-5 when it comes out, it'll have to one up the pontiac solstice gxp after it arrives.

 

They'll make for a great autoX car. But then, i'm sure everyone knows that.
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Well, a lighter, less overpriced S2000.

 

Tru dat. Couldn't be more correct!