They better design something quick. Sat in the 2011 miata at the car show this weekend. so unimpressive and expensive.

 

I kinda liked the 11' PRHT GT package I test drove. The suspension was sloppy as sh*t, but it felt much nicer for dailying over the rough mazdaspeed.

Though, a stock mazdaspeed still wipes the floor with it. Needs some forced induction. I think the only really appealing features were the hard top, heated seats and cruise control. That and it just felt roomier. I wouldn't mind one for daily. Though, I hate drive by wire and traction control.

 

hehe, I get the feeling that this next miata is going to be the big disappointment. Everyone wants something different. Mazda wants to appear green, we want turbos, many of the actual buyers want a soft suspension and nice ride, I want less weight and a 2.0L/2.3L DI motor and a coupe. Or I will take a rotary.

 

Just for once, I wish car companies would design a car with the enthusiast in mind that's not $70,000.

Mazda has every other car in their lineup to be eco friendly with. Just give us something!

 

Even a power miata would still be fairly eco friendly. I mean with a turbo 1.3L they could still pull 30mpg highway no problem.

 

Thats the thing! the sky-activ nearly gets that in the city. Trust me, I would love nothing more than a turbo miata with 2000 lb curb weight, but its just not feasible. Especially if they are trying to meet weight reduction goals. Its already unbelievable that they are aiming for a sub 2200 lbs or whatever the lastest number is. Now add in the extra weight from a turbo, intercooler, and all the piping and stuff and that goal just seems impossible.

Anyways, I really really really hope the next miata is at least a 1.6 or a 1.8. Preferrably a 2.0L if you ask me.

 

Whatever the smallest engine they can squeeze 150whp out of and keep it sub 2200 would be nawz.

 

So like 20 lbs? take out the spare.

 

Yea right 20 lbs my ***. try 40-50 lbs. Doesn't seem like much, but when you a re trying to remove anywhere between 300-700 lbs from the miata, adding 40 lbs is certainly a sizeable amount.

 

Personally I would take an extra 20-40lbs for a turbo.