09 Facelifted MX5 - what do we think of it?

[daveknott5]

Intrigued by this new version of the Mk3: http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/2341...

EVO seem to really rate the revised chassis, and I like the look of it. Very like an S2000.

Anyone driven one? Has the MX5 got its mojo back?

[Jonny671]

I love the look of the new one!

It looks longer, or looks like the cabin is further back and a longer bonnet.. I know its probably not, but looks alot slower and sleaker.

Very nice!

[MX-5 Lazza]

I prefer it to the Mk3 but I still prefer the earlier models. Most of the mags rate the new one now though so it should be a good purchase.

[daveknott5]

Jonny671 said:

I love the look of the new one!

It looks longer, or looks like the cabin is further back and a longer bonnet.. I know its probably not, but looks alot slower and sleaker.

Very nice!

Jonny - lets hope its not a lot "slower" ) !

[Jonny671]

daveknott5 said:

Jonny671 said:

I love the look of the new one!

It looks longer, or looks like the cabin is further back and a longer bonnet.. I know its probably not, but looks alot slower and sleaker.

Very nice!

Jonny - lets hope its not a lot "slower" ) !

I've no idea why I wrote that!

I meant.. Lower

[daveknott5]

we know what you meant

It does look a lot lower than the gen 1 Mk 3. The wheels sit better in the arches. I might take one out for a test drive as I reckon it'd be a great all-round commuter and trackday car and wouldn't break the bank....

[patmahe]

Just read the review and am very happy to see the results, it looks like Mazda took on board the criticisms of its first attempt at the Mk3 and put right most of the wrongs (other manufacturers take note).

I like the looks and the idea of using a front engined rear drive roadster every day. I think colour will make a big difference to this car too and would like to see on in BRG and one in Black as I have never really been a fan of Red on MX-5's

All in all it looks like a much improved version of the roadster and proof that even in a world full of legislation against them, some manufacturers can still build great cars. Well done Mazda, from a potential future customer.

[Jonny671]

patmahe said:

Just read the review and am very happy to see the results, it looks like Mazda took on board the criticisms of its first attempt at the Mk3 and put right most of the wrongs (other manufacturers take note).

I like the looks and the idea of using a front engined rear drive roadster every day. I think colour will make a big difference to this car too and would like to see on in BRG and one in Black as I have never really been a fan of Red on MX-5's

All in all it looks like a much improved version of the roadster and proof that even in a world full of legislation against them, some manufacturers can still build great cars. Well done Mazda, from a potential future customer.

Not amazing quality because I uploaded it from my phone.

[patmahe]

Cheers for that, looks very smart IMO

[Jonny671]

No problem!

I prefer the Hardtop to the Soft-Top just because when the roof is up it looks alot more sleak and smooth and when the roof is down it looks alot tidier.

I haven't driven one of these new auto-gearbox ones yet though!

[daveknott5]

Jonny671 said:

No problem!

I prefer the Hardtop to the Soft-Top just because when the roof is up it looks alot more sleak and smooth and when the roof is down it looks alot tidier.

I haven't driven one of these new auto-gearbox ones yet though!

Auto gearbox on an MX5! If u order one with that you should be shot unless you spend 90% of the time in London

[daveknott5]

By the way, I think it looks best in Silver

[Jonny671]

daveknott5 said:

Jonny671 said:

No problem!

I prefer the Hardtop to the Soft-Top just because when the roof is up it looks alot more sleak and smooth and when the roof is down it looks alot tidier.

I haven't driven one of these new auto-gearbox ones yet though!

Auto gearbox on an MX5! If u order one with that you should be shot unless you spend 90% of the time in London

Agreed.. Its not on!

Manual, short gearstick and a close gearbox is what it should be left alone with.

But alot of people who buy the MX-5.. Not being 'ageist' but are over 40, it seems they retire and buy one for some reason.. We get alot of people like that in looking at them.

So they prefer the Auto 'Box.

[Odie]

I still prefer the look of the 2.5 just dont like them headlights. They look odd to me, might have a look at one in the flesh tho. The bonnet too looks odd, why cant the make a fibreglass front the folds forward as an option?

Edited by Odie on Tuesday 28th July 16:53

[MX-5 Lazza]

To be fair the auto-box is one of those with paddles on the steering wheel to change gear. EVO didn't like that option though...

[Jonny671]

I haven't seent that colour, but could look nice if its abit like Renaults Liquid Yellow.

Edited by Jonny671 on Tuesday 28th July 17:09

[MX-5 Lazza]

Oddly enough White looks good too. Doesn't look great in photos but looks very nice in the flesh.

[Wilburo]

Really like these too - I think they're the best looking MX-5 after the mk.1.

Spec wise, I'd be most tempted by the 2.0 Sport, soft-top with manual gearbox, in that yellow colour.

[Herman Toothrot]

best thing about the new one is its got a forged crank so can be properly safely boosted

[MElliottUK]

i like to too, and like people have said will be cheap to run and insure

I like the blue and silver best

Might get one in a few years, probably the folding hard top and cats love to sit on the soft tops and that would wind me up!