Comments on: Brave New Jon – Chasing Cars

By: Jim Garfield

Jim Garfield — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:11:19 +0000

Hi Jon, I have two 2007 Miatas, both GT, both 6 sp. manual. I have a soft top in my Florida home and a power hardtop in my Cincinnati Ohio home. They are THE most fun cars I’ve ever owned, and I’ve owned most of them. I traded my 04 Mazdaspeed Miata in for one and the upgrade was amazing. My advice, go for the new. If you live in the north, go for the hardtop, if in a sunny clime, I prefer the softop.

By: jcm

jcm — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:58:15 +0000

Actually, you can pull the top down one handed, in traffic, while drinking coffee…not that I’ve done this. Of course, I would always pull over, park, and then consider putting the top down. But I’m told…by my wonderful imaginary friend…that the soft-top is flexible.

Jon.

By: Pete Zaitcev

Pete Zaitcev — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:30:33 +0000

I heard that soft-top in MX-5 is very well done (compered with, say, Solstice – bleah!). You should be able to put it on without leaving the car (although stopping is adviseable). Some people say, “use two fingers”.

But I just can’t see how anyone would want it in Boston. Where I live, it’s ok. We don’t have snow.

By: mazbee

mazbee — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 01:07:39 +0000

Mazda Miata is a very stunning car. One of the most interesting in it is that it is equipped with snow tires on all four corners handles quite well in the snow. The Miata's 50/50 weight distribution makes it easy to control on slick roads. When it begins to break free, it isn't too tough to bring back into line. It also has an impressive Mazda Windshield Wiper which used two mechanical technologies for efficient operation.