So How Will The MX-5 Par Up To This?
03-19-2006, 04:52 AM
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So How Will The MX-5 Par Up To This?
03-19-2006, 07:01 AM
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Solstice is outselling the MX-5 in the US market. It's a very different car IMHO. Without a trunk or practical top, it's not a practical daily driver/primary car. But with the extra stiffness/weight, I think the chasis was designed for the GXP FI model coming out. Seems more like a weekend racer to me. The new Supra would be my choice, but it competes in a more upscale market.
03-19-2006, 08:07 AM
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Well the Solstice and Sky are basically the same car so read the MX5/Solstice comparos if you want an idea how the Sky will stack up.
Summary: MX5 wins as the more pure roaster but Solstice isn't far behind.
Since it won't be long before the Solstice has the GXP version, I guess we'll get a Mazdaspeed MX5 soon too.
Summary: MX5 wins as the more pure roaster but Solstice isn't far behind.
Since it won't be long before the Solstice has the GXP version, I guess we'll get a Mazdaspeed MX5 soon too.
03-19-2006, 08:14 AM
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I was set to purchase a Solstice till the dealer told me if I hadn't ordered it 8 months ago, it would be well into '07 before one came available. And I just saw one in person the other day, and I am glad i got my 8. But, that Saturn is very nice.
03-19-2006, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by snizzle
Well the Solstice and Sky are basically the same car so read the MX5/Solstice comparos if you want an idea how the Sky will stack up.
Summary: MX5 wins as the more pure roaster but Solstice isn't far behind.
Since it won't be long before the Solstice has the GXP version, I guess we'll get a Mazdaspeed MX5 soon too.
Summary: MX5 wins as the more pure roaster but Solstice isn't far behind.
Since it won't be long before the Solstice has the GXP version, I guess we'll get a Mazdaspeed MX5 soon too.
03-19-2006, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by robrecht
But do you think Mazda will make a MS MX-5 with comparable power to the GXP???
03-19-2006, 12:13 PM
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I heard there is already a company that will do an LS1 swamp into the Pontiac or Saturn. There is also an upgraded supercharged version too. I can't even imagine that much power in something so small.
03-19-2006, 12:17 PM
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I heard there is already a company that will do an LS1 swamp into the Pontiac or Saturn. There is also an upgraded supercharged version too. I can't even imagine that much power in something so small.
03-19-2006, 02:37 PM
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Next year, the GPX version comes out pushing 260hp. 
Also the engine bay is capable of taking a v8. I doubt the mx5 is going to compete with that...The 8 is not going to be able to keep up with it.
Also the engine bay is capable of taking a v8. I doubt the mx5 is going to compete with that...The 8 is not going to be able to keep up with it.
03-19-2006, 08:20 PM
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OH you guys mean this... http://www.mallettcars.com/solstice-conversion.htm
Here's a review from Autoweek http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...VEHICLEREVIEWS
Here's a review from Autoweek http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...VEHICLEREVIEWS
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03-19-2006, 08:47 PM
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^^ I felt like that too at first. I still think the Solstice is sexy... particularly in black. Certain colors don't look so hot on it though. The Sky looks pretty nice at all angles and colors. What I like better about it over the Solstice is the interior. Looks like there is a popup nav screen on the dash and the stereo controls look pretty "Mazda-like". That Saturn nameplate on the car does suck though...
03-20-2006, 02:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Japan8
OH you guys mean this... http://www.mallettcars.com/solstice-conversion.htm
Here's a review from Autoweek http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...VEHICLEREVIEWS
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