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  #11  
Old May 16th 06, 03:53 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Leon,
On the "Hand Brake", they may have been thinging "Right Hand Drive".
?????

Bruce Bing '03 LE

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  #13  
Old May 16th 06, 09:57 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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I'm intrigued now by all this talk about the cup holders in the door. Are
these on all models, even non-US ones? (I haven't had a chance to sit in one
yet here in the UK). I can't imagine them taking off anywhere but the US
(and even there by the sounds of it most of you don't seem to like them!)
Can anyone put a photo on the web somewhere and post the link here? Thanks.

Eric


  #14  
Old May 16th 06, 01:08 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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XS11E > wrote:

(Leon van Dommelen) wrote in
:
>
>> I am happy with the car, but I do have a couple of gripes. Number
>> one is the handbrake position. Why do I need to dig my fingers in
>> the knees of a passenger to secure the car?

>
>That's a fringe benefit! Mazda didn't intend for you to carry ugly
>passengers, now go pick up some hot chick and play with her knees! ;-)


In my case, they will probably just call the police on their cell
phones.

Leon
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  #15  
Old May 16th 06, 03:07 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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chance wrote:
> I am SERIOUSLY considering purchasing a new 2006 Grand Touring MX-5. Would
> be interested in hearing feedback about the car, int/ext colors and options.
> THANK YOU!
>
>


I bought an '06 last month, approximately on the 15th anniversary of
purchasing my '91 which I drove constantly. Comparisons between the the
two cars are probably pointless so I won't even try.

My new MX-5 is a "true red" sport with the suspension package and CD
changer. I've since added the splash guards and the cargo net. The
latter is amazingly useful since, despite the tiny trunk, anything
carried which does not entirely fill it is subject to a violent beating
given my driving habits. The CD changer was justified not by the
changing but by its ability to play MP3 CDs which are the only decent
way I've found to listen to books which serve to preserve my remaining
sanity on long trips.

My vehicle is not even decently broken in and some of my instincts are
still attuned to the old '91 but I can find no real faults in it. The
handling is beautiful with the Michelin tires (likely any bought now
won't have them since Mazda has changed suppliers) but I anticipate that
virtually any performance tire will yield similar results. Power is
great although given my long-term use of a '91 Miata my expectations are
probably skewed. The MX-5 can't be knocked as an economy vehicle since
on my one long trip so far it managed 34-35mpg cruising at 70-75 on the
interstate. Sadly my driving habits and heavy right foot keep the local
consumption at ~25mpg.

I did have a problem crop up yesterday morning -- a check engine light.
Diagnostics showed a P0300 code which indicates "random misfire". The
service techs said that Mazda has put out a new set of software for the
computer and they re-flashed mine. But I will definitely be watching
that from now on.

Despite the return to making car payments for the first time in 12 years
I don't regret the purchase a bit and would surely do it again.

--
John McGaw
[Knoxville, TN, USA]
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  #16  
Old May 16th 06, 04:29 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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I am with you. I love the car! It is exactly as it is intended...its
fun,simple to use, relatively inexpensive, drives great, not a rocket
ship but very nice handeling. I also appreciate the more modern
conveniences like the cup holders, the Bose radio, the trunk...although
sure it could be larger so I am considering an aftermarket rack to
carry beach chairs this summer....

Mine is nordic green with tan leather 2006 GT with suspension. Other
then the horn, there is nothing I dislike about the car. It is a great
pleasure to drive it after being in some of the larger "sport(?)"
sedans I am often in.

John McGaw wrote:
> chance wrote:
> > I am SERIOUSLY considering purchasing a new 2006 Grand Touring MX-5. Would
> > be interested in hearing feedback about the car, int/ext colors and options.
> > THANK YOU!
> >
> >

>
> I bought an '06 last month, approximately on the 15th anniversary of
> purchasing my '91 which I drove constantly. Comparisons between the the
> two cars are probably pointless so I won't even try.
>
> My new MX-5 is a "true red" sport with the suspension package and CD
> changer. I've since added the splash guards and the cargo net. The
> latter is amazingly useful since, despite the tiny trunk, anything
> carried which does not entirely fill it is subject to a violent beating
> given my driving habits. The CD changer was justified not by the
> changing but by its ability to play MP3 CDs which are the only decent
> way I've found to listen to books which serve to preserve my remaining
> sanity on long trips.
>
> My vehicle is not even decently broken in and some of my instincts are
> still attuned to the old '91 but I can find no real faults in it. The
> handling is beautiful with the Michelin tires (likely any bought now
> won't have them since Mazda has changed suppliers) but I anticipate that
> virtually any performance tire will yield similar results. Power is
> great although given my long-term use of a '91 Miata my expectations are
> probably skewed. The MX-5 can't be knocked as an economy vehicle since
> on my one long trip so far it managed 34-35mpg cruising at 70-75 on the
> interstate. Sadly my driving habits and heavy right foot keep the local
> consumption at ~25mpg.
>
> I did have a problem crop up yesterday morning -- a check engine light.
> Diagnostics showed a P0300 code which indicates "random misfire". The
> service techs said that Mazda has put out a new set of software for the
> computer and they re-flashed mine. But I will definitely be watching
> that from now on.
>
> Despite the return to making car payments for the first time in 12 years
> I don't regret the purchase a bit and would surely do it again.
>
> --
> John McGaw
> [Knoxville, TN, USA]
> http://johnmcgaw.com


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Old May 17th 06, 02:38 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Tex > wrote:

>>Not going to happen - the cup holder doesn't interfere with my knee.

>
>Same here....after a week or two I didn't/don't even notice it.


Me too. I use it to brace myself when cornering, but other than that I'm nowhere
near it during normal driving.
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Old May 17th 06, 02:44 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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"chance" > wrote:

>I am SERIOUSLY considering purchasing a new 2006 Grand Touring MX-5. Would
>be interested in hearing feedback about the car, int/ext colors and options.


I have a Winning Blue GT with the premium and suspension packages.

I sold an '01 Miata LS to buy this car.

I like almost everything about it. The increased torque, the looks, the
interior, the new folding top (which I can put down or up with one hand in about
three seconds).

The only thing I don't (didn't actually) like was the 4x4 look. The brochure
photos showed a lower-to-the-ground car. The way they come from the factory,
there's a huge gap between the tires and the fender. Looks like someone put a
lift kit on it. But I bought the MazdaSpeed springs (about $410 installed, plus
another $70 for a performance alignment) and I'm a happy camper.

As for the brake lever, I don't think much about it. My '02 S2000 and '03
Corvette both had the lever on the passenger side, so I guess I'm just used to
it.
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Old May 17th 06, 04:13 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Craig Wagner > wrote in
news
> Tex > wrote:
>
>>>Not going to happen - the cup holder doesn't interfere with my
>>>knee.

>>
>>Same here....after a week or two I didn't/don't even notice it.

>
> Me too. I use it to brace myself when cornering, but other than
> that I'm nowhere near it during normal driving.


I'm sure it's not bothersome to those who are vertically challenged
but for those of us who are of normal stature (6' 4") the leg is
resting on it all the time.
  #20  
Old May 17th 06, 05:28 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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On Tue, 16 May 2006 20:13:56 -0700, XS11E >
wrote:

>Craig Wagner > wrote in
>news >
>> Tex > wrote:
>>
>>>>Not going to happen - the cup holder doesn't interfere with my
>>>>knee.
>>>
>>>Same here....after a week or two I didn't/don't even notice it.

>>
>> Me too. I use it to brace myself when cornering, but other than
>> that I'm nowhere near it during normal driving.

>
>I'm sure it's not bothersome to those who are vertically challenged
>but for those of us who are of normal stature (6' 4") the leg is
>resting on it all the time.


I think I made this point in another post. Personally even though I
say they don't bother me (they don't) I don't think they are needed or
very useful.

At 6' 4'' I imagine the leg would be a problem no matter what.
 




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