Am I mad - considering Abarth 124 Spider...

[maxman]

Personally I would wait for the MX5 RF, it wins hands down for looks alone.

https://www.mazda.co.uk/cars/mazda-mx-5-rf/

Tim.

X1

 

[TitanTim]

Personally I would wait for the MX5 RF, it wins hands down for looks alone.

https://www.mazda.co.uk/cars/mazda-mx-5-rf/

Tim.

Nice - and cheaper than the Abarth by the look of it (sport nav manual version).
But I can't figure out where the roof goes when retracted?

Its not a full convertible but a fastback so only the roof panels stow away in the well behind the driver as in the softtop, the rear section/window moves out the way and then back in place.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-Zpgy8LmU

For the price, a beautiful looking car IMHO and I think Mazda will struggle to keep up with initial demand.

A certain future classic, reminds me of sports cars of the 60's

It makes the FIAT look dull as hell.

Tim.

 

[enzed4]

Personally I would wait for the MX5 RF, it wins hands down for looks alone.

https://www.mazda.co.uk/cars/mazda-mx-5-rf/

Tim.

Nice - and cheaper than the Abarth by the look of it (sport nav manual version).
But I can't figure out where the roof goes when retracted?

Its not a full convertible but a fastback so only the roof panels stow away in the well behind the driver as in the softtop, the rear section/window moves out the way and then back in place.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-Zpgy8LmU

For the price, a beautiful looking car IMHO and I think Mazda will struggle to keep up with initial demand.

A certain future classic, reminds me of sports cars of the 60's

It makes the FIAT look dull as hell.

Tim.

I used to own an X/19, similar design, but I had to store the roof panel under the bonnet, that's why I was asking how this one worked. Very clever design (or, just more things to go wrong :roll: )

 

[TitanTim]

Nice - and cheaper than the Abarth by the look of it (sport nav manual version).
But I can't figure out where the roof goes when retracted?

Its not a full convertible but a fastback so only the roof panels stow away in the well behind the driver as in the softtop, the rear section/window moves out the way and then back in place.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-Zpgy8LmU

For the price, a beautiful looking car IMHO and I think Mazda will struggle to keep up with initial demand.

A certain future classic, reminds me of sports cars of the 60's

It makes the FIAT look dull as hell.

Tim.

I used to own an X/19, similar design, but I had to store the roof panel under the bonnet, that's why I was asking how this one worked. Very clever design (or, just more things to go wrong :roll: )

Same here with my old MK1 MR2 T Bar which the butress rear roof section and lift out roof glass panels which were stored behind the seats. Thing is all cars these days are complicated but I would still be happy with the MX5 even if the roof was broken.

Tim.

 

[freemadw]

They're nice looking cars, not sure about the black bonnet personally.
In the UK the MX-5 is a bit cheaper and better equipped. It is an MX-5 under the skin (FIAT engine though). I would imagine it would be a pretty rare car in NZ.
Cheers, Dave

 

[paulgs1000]

I think 'Evo' magazine have done a comparison article and the MX5 comes out as a more dynamic and enjoyable drive. . . .might be worth a read through.

In terms of looks I would be waiting for the MX RF - crikey that looks good! From the side looks like a Dino Ferrari and reminds me a little of the Toyota 2000GT of James Bond fame.

 

[TitanTim]

Sorry but I think it looks flippin awful, interior looks a little placky as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GglRPaz0Yo

Tim.

 

[kinger]

This one was at the Queens Sq meet in Bristol last month
Is smaller than it looks in pictures and although front and back are different, from the side there is no mistaking its Mazda MX5 origins

 

[Chris_D]

 

[Sgreen]

You say you prefer the interior of the Fiat, but the interiors of both cars are the same. I was surprised myself when I compared.

 

[paulgs1000]

Picked my mate up the other day and we saw one of these driving towards us - I pointed it out and said how I thought it looked awful in the flesh. . . .my mate loved it and was very taken with the looks - so go figure! :?

I'm sure that's helped your decision . . .

 

[enzed4]

You say you prefer the interior of the Fiat, but the interiors of both cars are the same. I was surprised myself when I compared.

I just did a side by side interior comparison and you're right - VERY similar.

 

[MrPT]

Really don't like the look of these. Horrible, clumsy styling.