Back in a MX-5 Miata, feels good!

[Jeremiah]

Whats up guys, I sold my 2000 NB (regrettably) a while back. Picked up a LS400 and then a 2014 Mazda 3, ending up selling both and picking up a 2014 PRHT Club model.

I should have never left the Miata world, feeling great to be back.

Heres my new baby:



I just threw in the Joyfast super short knob and 300MM Broadway convex mirror from my old NB into the car. I took off the MX-5 decals on the body/dashboard.

Future modifications/upgrades/additions include Suntek HP charcoal 15% tint all around, S2000 antenna, and a spare tire from a RX7 or RX8.

Cheers!

[— Agent☣Orange —]

Welcome back! Which Mazda 3 did you have and what prompted you to sell both cars get get an MX-5 again?

[Jeremiah]

Welcome back! Which Mazda 3 did you have and what prompted you to sell both cars get get an MX-5 again?

Thank you!

I had a 2014 Mazda 3 i-Sport sedan (2.0 motor, manual transmission 6 speed) in Snowflake white pearl/black cloth interior.

As for selling both cars, the LS400 wasn't the greatest on fuel consumption (didn't expect it to and for being a late 90s V8 getting 19/25 mpg, it was more than respectable). While it had that timeless classic Japanese luxury look, it was just to plush for my taste. The car was super comfortable and it felt like I was riding on a cloud which made the driving experience pleasurable, it wasn't exciting. Plus I car just felt to big and I had a hard time parking in tight spaces.

The Mazda 3 was a nice car, I loved how the 3rd gen looked vs. the 1st and 2nd gen. The Skyactiv motor was awesome, got about 40 mpg on the freeway. Driving dynamics felt good, it was a very sporty sedan. My only gripe was the steering feel felt to video game like, didnt have much feedback.

I went back to a Miata because of the feel, low seating position, balanced, lightweight, cozy inside with just being a 2 seater.
I just love everything about the car.

[WASABI]

Welcome back!!! Beautiful car, I really like the Club Model. The power hard top must be nice too.

[Jeremiah]

Welcome back!!! Beautiful car, I really like the Club Model. The power hard top must be nice too.

Thank you!

I was a bit apprehensive initially in regards to the PRHT (power retractable hard top) that should it malfunction, its gonna be $ to repair.
From what I read the PRHT is reliable, few have had issues but the majority seems pleased.

Its nice to have a hardtop that can go down at the touch and convenience of a button, though I rarely do so because I prefer top up motoring.

[Winlowe]

Welcome back

[— Malibu Q —]

I just threw in the Joyfast super short knob and 300MM Broadway convex mirror from my old NB into the car. I took off the MX-5 decals on the body/dashboard.

Peeling off the excess stickers from your new car. Win. Love your color choice too.

[Jeremiah]

Welcome back

Peeling off the excess stickers from your new car. Win. Love your color choice too.

Winlowe - Thank you!

Malibu Q - Thanks! And as for the decals, I thought of leaving them on to maintain some factory originality but I just wasn't feeling it. The club badges on the fenders can stay as well as the M badges and MX-5 badge.
I usually debadge my cars but this time I'm leaving em on.

[iKhanh]

you just lost a few horsepower by taking off those stickers though.

[rebeljohn]

Nice!!! I looked at the club, but decided on the GT, PRHT. The wife liked the club colors......

[—tsingson—]

Welcome! All you NC guys are about to put me further in debt because I want to buy one so bad now. Thanks.

[—atank—]

Welcome to MazdaRoadster.net!!!!!!!!!!

[Jeremiah]

1.

you just lost a few horsepower by taking off those stickers though.

2.

Nice!!! I looked at the club, but decided on the GT, PRHT. The wife liked the club colors......

3.

Welcome! All you NC guys are about to put me further in debt because I want to buy one so bad now. Thanks.

4.

Welcome to MazdaRoadster.net!!!!!!!!!!

1. Yeah the low end grunt was slightly affected, but its worth the sacrifice.

2. Thanks! I almost got the GT but decided on the club for the black (well really dark gunmetal) wheels and black PRHT. I would have like the bose sound system the GT gets.

3. The NC is one bad booty soap bar, especially the club models with the black wheels/top!

4. Thank you!

*First post updated with a pic of my old NB. (I was at Racinglab that day modeling a touge run spoiler for them)