Comments on: 2009 Mazda MX-5 official pricing and specs

By: Falcodore

Falcodore — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:17:40 +0000

Yeah, a great little car but i dont think over 700,000 sales is a small cult status, simon:)

There are people who love this car that dont even own one! (me included)

By: ozmazdaclub

ozmazdaclub — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:17:34 +0000

I hired one a few years back for the weekend to go to the Hunter Valley and I was hugely impressed with its handling…the good thing that topped the weekend off was it was fine so the roof was down on both days…the grin factor is huge…4yrs left on my leased Mazda 2 Genki a MX5 might be thought of next…

By: Mega

Mega — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:35:12 +0000

Disappointed there’s no turbocharger in there. That would be a fun car…

By: Simon

Simon — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:43:21 +0000

Alex,

Could not agree more with your comments. If you want something to drive fast in a straight line get a nice HSV the MX5 is about handling. As a former owner I miss simply throwing it into corners hard it’s such a fun car to drive. While not the fastest with a 6 speed short throw box (has to be manual) you can still get her moving plently quick enough.

By: WVB

WVB — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:31:03 +0000

Great car.
It’s a shame dysney pixar again got involved with the front styling though.
I’d like to see mazda go back to pop up headlights.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:00:19 +0000

I love the MX5, it’s hard not to. I’m not a massive fan of the make over but the yellow one looks great. All who call it a hairdressers car are simply wrong and anybody who thinks it needs more power just doesn’t understand it. I actually hope Mazda don’t make an MPS version. It would ruin the image.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:32:53 +0000

There is something unique in MX-5 but on the same hand it’s look is similar which i like. Good Car!

By: George

George — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:47:47 +0000

Baji, ‘one-with-the-car’ is the meaning, not the translation.

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:43:17 +0000

Nightshifter, this car isnt about straight line acceleration. Its all in the poise, the handling from corner to corner and the feel of being free!

Ahhh, I want to drive one!

By: Nightshifter

Nightshifter — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:45:03 +0000

It looks really sweet from a certain angle. Why doesn’t Mazda offer more engine choices really. Despite good handling and the good looks + drop top, 7.6 to 100 sprint is pretty slow……

By: Baji

Baji — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:51:52 +0000

Love this car. looks great, drives even better.

Btw, doesn’t Jinba Ittai “人馬一体” mean “horse and rider as one”?

By: Cupid Stunt

Cupid Stunt — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:44:13 +0000

Great little cars and surprisingly the later ones don’t really seem to get the Hairdresers tag. Not for me though it ain’t a diesel and can’t tow a boat.

By: Simon

Simon — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:44:00 +0000

This car has developed a cult status, albeit a small one. It’s reputation for road handling is outstanding. Just a shame it’s still a little down on power.
I must say they front end seems to have a hint of the gawky smile the new 3 is brandishing.

By: ozmazdaclub

ozmazdaclub — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:33:46 +0000

Thank you Mazda for not changing it…

The yellow looks fresh..

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:23:47 +0000

The front somehow reminds me of the S2000. Great car, even the first gen is brilliant. Kudos to Mazda for keeping it to its roots…Subaru should pay attention.

By: Gav

Gav — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:55:35 +0000

There is just something so unique about the MX-5 that I have always just loved… Good on Mazda for (what is seemingly) another cracking model!