Mazda Celebrating MX-5 Miata with Chicago-Bound Special Edition

02-03-2012 | 07:45 AM

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Mazda Celebrating MX-5 Miata with Chicago-Bound Special Edition

http://wot.motortrend.com/mazda-cele...61&188,shopper

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Also on display at the company’s stand in Chicago will be the Mazda Turbo2 concept, a 1990 Miata with just 3688 miles on the odometer, Patrick Dempsey’s Miata Grand-Am race car, and a Mazda Indy Car racer.

http://wot.motortrend.com/files/2012...Crystal-White-

Mazda Indy Car Racer?!?!?

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02-03-2012 | 08:05 AM

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OMG that CWP Miata is yummy.

Tugging at the purse strings.....

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02-03-2012 | 09:11 AM

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OHHHHH that Mazda 2 is sweet!

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02-03-2012 | 02:57 PM

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You know, I suggested Mazda do this to the PRHT (on the UK MX-5 Forum) when they first came out 5 years ago ...that is use a Black Painted Retractable Roof.......boy did I get flamed on.

IMO I think the rear Roof Cover should also be black.

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02-03-2012 | 05:03 PM

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Humm, I may just have to go.

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02-05-2012 | 09:37 AM

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Ash you have good taste--that really does set it off--especially with that wheel package

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02-05-2012 | 01:06 PM

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Yeah, it ties in really well. Roof, mirrors, wheels, various trim/wipers/etc....

Even though it's ~$7k more than the BRZ I was lightly considering for a daily (and largely discarding due to engine feel and climbing base weight) this would certainly trump it in my opinion.

If I do get it though, it's probably going to quash the diesel CX-5 plans then. Too many cars and not enough cash/driveway space.

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02-05-2012 | 11:09 PM

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Not really into a 2-seater, but i used to own a Triumph Spitfire 1500 when i was stationed in Georgia, and i sold it to a co-worker when i got off the service. I miss that car, it was color green and its only a 4 speed manual.

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