kreb wrote: I guess its because I live in a place with great weather 95 percent of the time, but to me convertibles are a novelty. I like having one around, but want a hardtop for day-to-day. If Mazda wants to see my smiling face in a showroom, a shooting brake like the one below will do the trick - even more so if it's got the Mazdaspeed turbo in it.
I'd be in the showroom tomorrow if they had something like this! Can you say Z3 M Coupe, but probably better!
I can't remember if I replied on how it looks yet. 
I like it. The headlights are just a little small, but whatever. The car looks great inside and out. If they build a shooting brake-style coupe, I know what my next daily driver is going to be, as long as it has a small rear shelf, err, seat, for my canine friend. I better keep on my diet so I can fit in there!
In reply to racerdave600:
Blasphemey.......
alfadriver wrote: You can put the back up display in the rear view mirror. I've seen a lot of that, and it looks quite good.
You honestly expect a lot of American drivers to actually look in their rear view mirror? You've got a lot of faith, sir.
SWAG.
Hardtop:
Slammed:
I would buy that so fast it's not even funny
kreb wrote: I guess its because I live in a place with great weather 95 percent of the time, but to me convertibles are a novelty. I like having one around, but want a hardtop for day-to-day. If Mazda wants to see my smiling face in a showroom, a shooting brake like the one below will do the trick - even more so if it's got the Mazdaspeed turbo in it.
kreb wrote: I guess its because I live in a place with great weather 95 percent of the time, but to me convertibles are a novelty. I like having one around, but want a hardtop for day-to-day. If Mazda wants to see my smiling face in a showroom, a shooting brake like the one below will do the trick - even more so if it's got the Mazdaspeed turbo in it.
Don't tease me like that. If it's in the showroom, I'll be in debt...
Swank, can you locally host those imgur pics?
Swank Force One wrote:
Yes Please.
bitchin.
Tom Suddard wrote:mndsm wrote: [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/mndsm/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/IMG_20140903_184228_zpstuqsjrju.jpg.html]Congrats! We have a winner![/URL] I shouldn't have colored it. I regret that decision, but the drugs, they are strong. Word to the wise, Target washable markers do not cover like Copics.
Hooray! I won a thing!
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Swank Force One wrote: Slammed:
Well that, uh, deescalated quickly.
Hate to say it, but the slammed look really suits this car IMHO. Maybe Mazda will break new ground by offering adjustable ride height from the factory.
Or maybe not. . .
racerdave600 wrote:kreb wrote: I guess its because I live in a place with great weather 95 percent of the time, but to me convertibles are a novelty. I like having one around, but want a hardtop for day-to-day. If Mazda wants to see my smiling face in a showroom, a shooting brake like the one below will do the trick - even more so if it's got the Mazdaspeed turbo in it.I'd be in the showroom tomorrow if they had something like this! Can you say Z3 M Coupe, but probably better!
I swear to god, I'd call my wife and tell her she has to pick up the kids today because I'm going to be at the Mazda dealer. I will be in front of all you bastards in line if they were to do this. All of you. Me first.
PHeller wrote: Swank, can you locally host those imgur pics?
Yeah, let me go grab lunch first.
The shooting brake does nothing for me. The wind buffering the cabin with the windows down is horrible in all of the shooting brakes I have driven. My C30 is absolutely horrible in that respect. Plus usually the gas tank usually in the middle in the Miata and that takes up a lot of room.
I see the attraction for some but for me....drop top please.
I'm curious about the actual interior room, as well as the trunk space. Blasphemy, I know.
kazoospec wrote:Swank Force One wrote: Slammed:
Sorry to say it, but the slammed with aftermarket rims makes me throw up in my mouth a little. Ugh. To me, it's "1992 Honda Civic'ing" the car.
The shooting brake on the other hand....ooooohhhhhh, build that bad boy. Put a back seat in there big enough for kids to tolerate for a short trip and I'll camp out at the Mazda dealer like I did at Ticketmaster for Rolling Stone tickets in 1988.
Tom Suddard wrote: Yep. Please PM me your full name, mailing address, and T-Shirt size. Are you already a subscriber?
I AM already a subscriber. Strangely, I actually have two subscriptions at the moment due to a snafu on my side. I'll get you my subscription # as well.
Swank Force One wrote:PHeller wrote: Swank, can you locally host those imgur pics?Yeah, let me go grab lunch first.
Nevermind I'll view on my phone. Firewall at work prevents imgur. No worries.
Klayfish wrote:kazoospec wrote:Sorry to say it, but the slammed with aftermarket rims makes me throw up in my mouth a little. Ugh. To me, it's "1992 Honda Civic'ing" the car. The shooting brake on the other hand....ooooohhhhhh, build that bad boy. Put a back seat in there big enough for kids to tolerate for a short trip and I'll camp out at the Mazda dealer like I did at Ticketmaster for Rolling Stone tickets in 1988.Swank Force One wrote: Slammed:
Everything you just said.
Except I was 6 in 1988 and not all that interested in the Rolling Stones.
Actually, I am still not that interested in them, but everything else for sure.
I think it looks great. I would have liked the more vertical headlights from the gray rendering more (e.g. like Ferrari California-esque) but it still looks good. I like how simple the interior is, at least relative to most modern stuff. I don't like the un-integrated dash screen or the "hey look at me I think I'm a brake duct!" crap on the front/rear fascias, but overall it's a nice look. The weight reduction is HUGE news (pun intended), but I'm waiting to hear about the engine/power figures. And a weight distribution figure would be nice, although I have to say, the following picture demonstrates why this car has jumped in front of the BRZ in my "cars I would buy if I was getting a new-ish fun car and didn't mind the 250HP power loss from selling the STi" list.
It reminds me of all the good things about my old S2000... except the power figure (and there really wasn't anything wrong with the S2000 except age and wear). DANG IT, MAZDA, TELL US ALREADY!
Oh, and MOTION SECONDED ON THE SHOOTING BRAKE. The only thing keeping me from having a Z3 M Coupe on my "next car" shortlist is the E30-derived trailing arm rear suspension. I can swap in a 6-speed or an S54 later 
nderwater wrote:Swank Force One wrote:Yes Please.
Yes please me too.
A smaller mouth and and a little more Jaguar rake to the fast back. 2,250 lbs, at least 180 na stock hp. I'd be hooked.
So Keith. You guys at FlyinMX5 seem to have a good working relationship with Mazda, will you be getting an early build car prior to it going on official sale for you to start looking at aftermarket unnatural aspiration? What are your first thoughts based on it being a SkyActive and what (very little) you can tell from the pics and the Xray view?
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