20th ANNIVERSARY MX5
07-30-2009, 10:28 PM
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20th ANNIVERSARY MX5
Celebrating its 20th birthday this year, the Mazda Roadster has attracted a wide range of customers since its launch in 1989, and is currently sold in approximately 60 countries. The Roadster was certified as the world’s most produced two-seat, open-top sports cars by Guinness World Records when production reached 800,000 units. Total production of the Mazda Roadster now stands in excess of 860,000 units.
The Roadster 20th Anniversary is based on the Roadster RS soft-top model with a six-speed manual transmission, and the VS Power Retractable Hard Top (RHT) hard-top model with a six-speed automatic transmission. Special equipment includes unique red and black RECARO bucket sport seats, exclusive ‘20th Anniversary’ badges, and clear front fog lights.
The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (including sales tax) is 2,860,000 yen for the soft-top version and 3,110,000 yen for the RHT model.
Main features of the special edition Mazda Roadster 20th Anniversary
Base models
Mazda Roadster RS with manually-operated soft-top and six-speed manual transmission, and Mazda Roadster VS RHT with Mazda’s groundbreaking power retractable roof system and six-speed automatic transmission.
Special equipment
- RECARO bucket sport seats (Black Alcantara®*1 and red leather)
- Exclusive ‘20th Anniversary’ badges (on each side fender)
- Clear front fog lights and bezels*2
- 205/45R17 84W tires and 17-inch aluminum wheels*3
- Front strut tower bar (cowl connecting type)*3
- Fabric soft top with glass rear window (soft-top model only)
- Heated seats with five temperature settings*4
- Soft padding (synthetic leather door armrests and center console lid)*4
*1 Alcantara® is a registered trademark owned by Alcantara S.p.A.
*2 Fog lamp bezels are black on the soft-top model and silver on the RHT model.
*3 Special equipment on the RHT model only (standard equipment on the soft-top base model).
*4 Special equipment on the soft-top model only (standard equipment on the RHT base model).
Body colors
All 20th Anniversary models come in Crystal White Pearl Mica, used for the first time on the Mazda Roadster.
Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for the Mazda Roadster 20th Anniversary
(*price of the model in the attached photo)
Model Roof Drive Engine Transmission Price (yen)
With tax Without tax
20th Anniversary special
edition Roadster Soft top RWD 2.0L
DOHC 6MT 2,860,000 2,723,810
RHT 6AT 3,110,000* 2,961,905
The Roadster 20th Anniversary is based on the Roadster RS soft-top model with a six-speed manual transmission, and the VS Power Retractable Hard Top (RHT) hard-top model with a six-speed automatic transmission. Special equipment includes unique red and black RECARO bucket sport seats, exclusive ‘20th Anniversary’ badges, and clear front fog lights.
The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (including sales tax) is 2,860,000 yen for the soft-top version and 3,110,000 yen for the RHT model.
Main features of the special edition Mazda Roadster 20th Anniversary
Base models
Mazda Roadster RS with manually-operated soft-top and six-speed manual transmission, and Mazda Roadster VS RHT with Mazda’s groundbreaking power retractable roof system and six-speed automatic transmission.
Special equipment
- RECARO bucket sport seats (Black Alcantara®*1 and red leather)
- Exclusive ‘20th Anniversary’ badges (on each side fender)
- Clear front fog lights and bezels*2
- 205/45R17 84W tires and 17-inch aluminum wheels*3
- Front strut tower bar (cowl connecting type)*3
- Fabric soft top with glass rear window (soft-top model only)
- Heated seats with five temperature settings*4
- Soft padding (synthetic leather door armrests and center console lid)*4
*1 Alcantara® is a registered trademark owned by Alcantara S.p.A.
*2 Fog lamp bezels are black on the soft-top model and silver on the RHT model.
*3 Special equipment on the RHT model only (standard equipment on the soft-top base model).
*4 Special equipment on the soft-top model only (standard equipment on the RHT base model).
Body colors
All 20th Anniversary models come in Crystal White Pearl Mica, used for the first time on the Mazda Roadster.
Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for the Mazda Roadster 20th Anniversary
(*price of the model in the attached photo)
Model Roof Drive Engine Transmission Price (yen)
With tax Without tax
20th Anniversary special
edition Roadster Soft top RWD 2.0L
DOHC 6MT 2,860,000 2,723,810
RHT 6AT 3,110,000* 2,961,905
08-01-2009, 05:38 PM
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Good luck on that one, you're looking at $50K well equipped. Not to mention maintenance and repairs. There's no question that for sheer pleasure of top down, wind in your face motoring, the Mx5's still the champ. It's not luxurious, but nonetheless refined enough for most grown up enthusiasts.
08-02-2009, 05:20 PM
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Does anyone here have a MX-5 in the most recent body style? How is it? Im actually considering one. Havent gone out to test drive one yet. As much as I love my 8, In my eyes the '09s are still too much just like the '04 that I bought so I dont think I can justify dropping the same kind of cash on another 8.
08-02-2009, 06:20 PM
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Wow looks awesome,,,
My only complaint about the new MX5 is the same complaint I have with the C6 vettes, why does it always seem like no one puts any design into the damn mirrors,,,, I smaller more sleek side mirror would do wonders fo rthe proportions of this car,,,
My only complaint about the new MX5 is the same complaint I have with the C6 vettes, why does it always seem like no one puts any design into the damn mirrors,,,, I smaller more sleek side mirror would do wonders fo rthe proportions of this car,,,
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I test drove a grand touring retractable hardtop when they first arrived in houston. It was an awesome car but 31k was a way too much. Id def take a Z3 hardtop over this
08-03-2009, 09:26 PM
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If my memory serves me right, the Z3 used to be criticized as an overprices miata before it moved upmarket in its current form. I think most people are just prejudiced of its size and brand.