Mazda MX-5 Retro Road Test
September 18, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Comparisons, Convertibles, Mazda, Retro Roadtest
The legend 20 years on
Models Tested:
1989 Mazda NA MX-5; 1.6-litre, four-cylinder; five-speed manual; roadster – $29,550 (price when new)
2009 Mazda NC MX-5; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder; six-speed automatic; roadster – $53,655 (price as tested)
The original Mazda MX-5 was launched in Australia in October 1989, and was immediately an unprecedented success for the Japanese brand.
So with the [...]
Retro Road Test Volkswagen Eos & MG B
May 19, 2008 by Matt Brogan
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, MG, Retro Roadtest, Volkswagen
Retro Road Test – Volkswagen Eos & MG B
Could Eos be the modern day MG B?
Models Tested:
2008 Volkswagen Eos Coupe Cabriolet Auto – $52,290 (RRP)
1968 MG B Roadster Four Speed Manual – $3,355 (when new)
- by Matt Brogan
When the opportunity arose to drive one of the most popular and well-loved roadsters of all time just [...]
