3rd Nov 2005, 07:54
The only real complaint with the Miata (MX5) is that they are everywhere (at least here in the States). The real head-turner, at least for a while, will be the Pontiac Solstice.
15th Mar 2008, 17:03
If you get a Solstice, make sure it's a gxp (turbo) or you won't be happy with the take off. I drove an MR2 and a Sky on the same car lot, and 40 minutes later was driving away in the MR2. Floor the gas pedal in the Sky at any RPM over 3k and there seems to be no power in reserve, not the case with the MR2. I think if Toyota revamped the look a little, gave it a 6speed and cruise control, maybe another cubic foot of trunk, and a factor turbo that gave it atleast 220hp, you'd have the perfect sports car. That would rival the Elise. Give it power heated seats, nav, and a few more bells and whistles and it would rival the Z4. Give it 300+ hp and all wheel drive and it could be badged as the new Supra and rival the Nissan GT-R! Toyota could really use a flagship sports car to rival the 350Z, Mustang GT, Corvette, RX8, etc... and if they kept the power to weight ratio decent, this could be it.
8th Sep 2004, 09:50
I'm a happy MR2 owner, but I'd agree that this review dismisses the MX5 too lightly.
Also, the estimate of 60 seconds to raise lower the hood is a definite over-estimate. It's more like 10 seconds each way! It can even be raised one-handed at 30mph in the rain... though I'd never do such a thing myself (honest!)