The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working

[Chucklestheclwn]

All great ideas but unfortunately I'm in a dorm..

 

[o0n8]

All great ideas but unfortunately I'm in a dorm..

I still say roof.

 

[WillD]

Alright so I finally got around to planning the fall Mazda meet at my family's farm, here is a thread about it: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/show...s-at-Hillcrest-Orchards&p=6326494#post6326494

 

[Chucklestheclwn]

I still say roof.

That would be 9th floor, hell of a place to drink!

 

[Fiji Mazda3]

Random post is random. Anyone want my old couch? My parents gave me their leather one so I'm ballin now. The center cushion does have a cigerette burn on one side (not by me) but everything else is good to go. Doesn't stink, no one was murdered on it, it's not infested with parasites. Just want it out of the house and don't have room in the garage. Donations accepted but price is free fifty.

Evanscastingcouch.com??

 

[Chucklestheclwn]

Damn I was really hoping that was a real website, I thought I was in for a treat.

 

[Fiji Mazda3]

Damn I was really hoping that was a real website, I thought I was in for a treat.

I don't know, I wouldn't necessarily call that a "treat" if it was a real site.

Just saying....

 

[Fiji Mazda3]

So what does everyone think of the new Miata?

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/03/2016-mazda-mx5-miata-photos-official/

 

[Lewis7789]

Ooooh, that's a brilliant idea, Nick. muhaha...

ps- I think my friend and I drove past Byers Ford tonight. You still work there? I debated stopping by to say hi but wasn't sure if that was your location or not.

 

[Fiji Mazda3]

Ooooh, that's a brilliant idea, Nick. muhaha...

ps- I think my friend and I drove past Byers Ford tonight. You still work there? I debated stopping by to say hi but wasn't sure if that was your location or not.

Still there. Thanks for just driving right by me.

 

[Chucklestheclwn]

Daaaaayuuuuummmmmm thats one sexy looking car. Very aggressive looking but still with a smile. When can I pretend to buy one?

 

[eprx799]

So what does everyone think of the new Miata?

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/03/2016-mazda-mx5-miata-photos-official/

Not really sure I like it, I need to see the actual car. It kind of has that BMW Z3 look to it.

 

[princess peach]

- the reveal sucked

- Duran Duran sucked

- their audio sucked

- the car looks nice, reminds me of an FRS\BRZ in the front, not sure I like the rear

- doesn't look very friendly for a roll bar or cage

 

[WillD]

I definitely need to see the actual car. I really like the front and side, can't say I'm a fan of the rear.

Some specs here: http://jalopnik.com/these-are-the-first-official-specs-of-the-2016-mazda-mi-1630375801
Significantly smaller than the NC.

The reveal was weird to say the least. Duran Duran was terrible.

 

[Perro del Sol]

That was one of the worst marketing efforts on Mazda's part I have seen in the 11 years that we have been involved in owning them! Duran, Duran! Really! No Specs revealed other than it is lighter and I have heard from my sources that it is down in HP by about 10. What a waste of an hour and money to produce this, weak ass event.

Like most of you, I will hold judgement until I see it in person. My initial impression is that I like the front and the side view, the rear I would like to see in person.

 

[tweiss3]

Wasn't FIAT involved in the development of this Miata?

It might be a fun car provided it gets the Skyactiv-D when it ever is released in the US

 

[bigsho]

^Diesel would have too many torques for such a light car, I would think

 

[pmartz16]

No way it will have a diesel engine in it. I would think it would be a decent 2.0-2.5 liter engine

 

[THE Phen]

^Diesel would have too many torques for such a light car, I would think

Yeah, but everyone says it has to be 200 hp or it's s***. **** all that man. I've always had more fun in the lower power Miatas than I ever did with mine. Maybe I'm bitter because I never had good luck with the car, and could never afford to finish it, and completely gave up on it. Maybe I'm bitter because the average run of the mill fanboi who spouts off what they all want (but would never buy) has essentially made me despise cars in general. Maybe all of it. Maybe I'm truly passing up Evan as the grouchy old man of the group. I dunno.

I like the car.
Mazda said they're going back to their roots which was low weight and low power.
That's what I would buy. After it's released, and I drive it, and like it, who knows, maybe I'd get it.


Aaaaaaahhhhhhh, i'm going nuts in my head over here and needed a vent. Sorry.

 

[pmartz16]

what did you expect the response to it would be from OMS? "does it have a turbo?" no "It needs 350-400 from the factory. I'm going to buy it that and a mazdaspeed diesel awd 6!"