TopGear releases first picks of NC with RHT

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06-21-2006, 12:48 AM
gabkwong

Too bad you still can not get one with the Bilstein/limited slip/5 speed/16" wheels! :(

I love the new RHT, but it is not enough for me to trade by NB! I understand Mazda has to please the general public to sell cars. However, they don't take care of the "core audience", they will become a company w/o a soul! I agree with Altiain that w/o much more investment they can turn out a line of cars that can please most, it not all, of us. Toooooooo bad :(
06-21-2006, 06:10 AM
Dave04

Has anyone heard if there is more/less/same headroom with the RHT?
06-21-2006, 07:20 AM
srivendel

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Originally Posted by Dave04

Has anyone heard if there is more/less/same headroom with the RHT?

Good question. I've sat in the NC and it definitely has more headroom than my NB. In fact, the headroom, top, and side airbags are the ONLY things about the NC that I wish my NB had. ;) Although this RHT might change my mind... :(

S.
06-21-2006, 07:55 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by gabkwong

Too bad you still can not get one with the Bilstein/limited slip/5 speed/16" wheels! :(

I thought the packages had changed for 2007, as well as the warranty (2007 will be 3/36,000)...

Is the RHT going to be an option on any level MX5 or will it just be available on the Grand Touring variation.
06-21-2006, 08:08 AM
rx7gslse

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

I thought the packages had changed for 2007, as well as the warranty (2007 will be 3/36,000)...

Is the RHT going to be an option on any level MX5 or will it just be available on the Grand Touring variation.

They're going DOWN on the warranty? Seems backwards when all the rest are still working their way UP.
06-21-2006, 08:16 AM
srivendel

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Originally Posted by rx7gslse

They're going DOWN on the warranty? Seems backwards when all the rest are still working their way UP.

This is something of a myth. The bumper-to-bumper is down to 3/36. I believe the powertrain warranty is actually UP to 5/60.

S.
06-21-2006, 08:21 AM
Titus

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Originally Posted by rx7gslse

They're going DOWN on the warranty? Seems backwards when all the rest are still working their way UP.

They lowered the overall warranty from 4 to 3 years, but extended the drivetrain coverage to 5y/60k. It was done to match the warranties offered by the other Japanese car makers. Apparently dealerships were complaining that buyers were using the shorter drivetrain warranty as an excuse to not buy a Mazda.
06-21-2006, 08:29 AM
POS Racing

The only bit of the warranty we ever used was on the bumper to bumper part with the loan car. :D Didn't something also change on the loan car policy?

What about the package changes for 2007, what changes along with the RHT are in the works??
06-21-2006, 09:01 AM
Titus
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Originally Posted by POS Racing

What about the package changes for 2007, what changes along with the RHT are in the works??

Turns out to be nothing worth while. They changed the names around to make it apear that they were addressing issues such as autocrossers wanting the 5-speed. They made the touring the sport and the sport the touring, so the sport now has the 5-speed. The problem is, you can't get the suspension package (including LSD) on the sport now, just like you couldn't get it on the 06 touring.

MODEL / SERIES / AVAILABILITY
Key Changes;
- MX-5 moves to new cross carline nomenclature strategy
- SV ilo Club Spec
- Sport ilo MX-5
- Sport w/convenience package ilo Touring.
- Touring ilo Sport
- Grand Touring (no change)
EXTERIOR CHANGES
- No change
INTERIOR CHANGES
Key Changes;
- Add global open (one touch driver and passenger power down window switch) to Convenience package,Touring and Grand Touring models. Function included in remote keyless entry system
- 6 speakers ilo 4 speakers in Touring model
- Heated seats standard in Grand Touring model.
PACKAGE / OPTION CHANGES
Add convenience pkg ilo Touring
Sports equipment plus
Cruise control
Foglamps
Net pocket
Silver seatback trim
Power door locks
Remote keyless entry & retractable keyless
Global open - one touch power down driver and
passenger. Function included in remote keyless
entry system.
Steering wheel audio & cruise controls
Color & Trim

New colors
- Add Stormy Blue Metallic
- Add Highland Green
Dropped colors
- Winning Blue
- Nordic Green
06-21-2006, 09:14 AM
srivendel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

The problem is, you can't get the suspension package (including LSD) on the sport now, just like you couldn't get it on the 06 touring.

http://3media.initialized.org/photos...0surprised.jpg

You can't get the SPORT suspension on the SPORT model? That's the dumbest thing I've heard all day. :albino:

S.
06-21-2006, 09:19 AM
Majik

Resize that! It is a good picture of you though.
06-21-2006, 10:02 AM
rx7gslse

I like teh one touch down idea for both windows...

Mine has one touch down for the driver, but not the passenger. Press one, hold teh 2nd switch to lower the top.. Very dumb. Thought about adding a one-touch switch to the passenger too but never got around to it.
06-21-2006, 10:20 AM
Dave04

Yeah the Stooks have an interesting feature (since it's a power top anyway).. when you lower the top, it automatically lowers both windows for you.
06-21-2006, 10:20 AM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by rx7gslse

I like teh one touch down idea for both windows...

Mine has one touch down for the driver, but not the passenger. Press one, hold teh 2nd switch to lower the top.. Very dumb. Thought about adding a one-touch switch to the passenger too but never got around to it.

It would be nice if the PRHT button also triggered both windows to go down, but I bet they forgot that one. :rolleyes:
06-21-2006, 10:21 AM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave04

Yeah the Stooks have an interesting feature (since it's a power top anyway).. when you lower the top, it automatically lowers both windows for you.

You read my mind. ::Censor::
06-21-2006, 01:04 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

It would be nice if the PRHT button also triggered both windows to go down, but I bet they forgot that one. :rolleyes:

No way I want control of my windows!
06-21-2006, 01:12 PM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

No way I want control of my windows!

I want one button on my remote that drops the top and the windows. As I walk over to the car, slipping the sun-glasses on with one hand, I hit the button with the other hand and Bammo! We're talking Miami Vice cool. :afro:
06-21-2006, 01:17 PM
sammm

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Originally Posted by Titus

We're talking Miami Vice cool. :afro:

Are you wearing your pink linen suit too? :cat:
06-21-2006, 01:19 PM
srivendel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

Bammo! We're talking Miami Vice cool. :afro:

Actually the car would be Miami Vice cool. I'm afraid you (and the rest of us) would still need some work, Titus.

http://www.miamivice.com/loadins/miami_vice_2_800.jpg

S.
06-21-2006, 01:19 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

I want one button on my remote that drops the top and the windows. As I walk over to the car, slipping the sun-glasses on with one hand, I hit the button with the other hand and Bammo! We're talking Miami Vice cool. :afro:

Sounds like you want a '75 Cadillac Eldorado Convertable not a MX5.
http://www.remaker.com/caddy/75%20Eldo%20ad-small.jpg

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