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Miata.net meets #3 and #4 easily. I agree that this article (like most automotive articles) has seen frequent inappropriate linking to local clubs and forums, but miata.net passes muster and should be included. Not for the forum, but for the FAQ and Garage sections which contain detailed data on the various models, specifications, and equipment which comprise too much detail for the scope of this article. I have no personal interest in miata.net gaining traffic. — AKADriver ☎ 13:02, 20 June 2008 (UTC)
The production figures show an excess of production of some 62,000 cars over its lifespan, this is quite a huge difference, where are these cars? some note should be made about this seamingly large over production?--GazMan7 (talk) 15:57, 2 July 2008 (UTC)
Yes, it is a good-looking roadster targeted at the young female audience. However, a sportscar?! Something that couldn't outrun a top-trim Honda Accord (family-oriented!) sedan from those same years?! Mazda truly did make a sportscar in those years, but that was the RX-7 (continued production in Japan for about 7 years after delivery ceased to the US). —Preceding unsigned comment added by Aadieu (talk • contribs) 22:02, 28 July 2008 (UTC)
By the way, this was a head to head comparison with the Porsche GT2 and the Viper ACR. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.108.37.209 (talk) 22:58, 5 October 2008 (UTC)
It's definately a sports car, no doubt about it,even though it's not hugely powerful. But think - what else it could be classed as? Even Mazda say it's a sports car, and they're the ones who designed it!Chevymontecarlo (talk) 16:05, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
I definitely agree, it should no longer be called a sports car. According to wiki's own definition: "Sports cars have been either spartan or luxurious, but good handling and high performance is requisite." This car is by no means HIGH performance. As the original post states, most family cars feature higher performance.
The Wikipedia definition for a roadster: "A roadster is a two-seat car, without a fixed roof and with emphasis on sporty handling. While roadsters usually have soft-tops, retractable hard-tops are becoming more common." fits MUCH better. The MX-5 might handle well, but many family and compact cars can meet or beat it's performance, in base configuration. The class of car needs to be changed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Greenlightracer (talk • contribs) 23:36, 4 February 2011 (UTC)
Your opinion of who is in error is irrelavent. The definition has nothing to do with drag racing. The examples you note contradict Wikipedia's own definition of sports car, so if you have an issue with that I suggest you start at that page. We are not talking about racing muscle cars or Accords. Simply, we're are discussing the MX-5 sport merit in the current market. Performance improves over time, an indisputable fact, and opinion doesn't count here, facts do. Roadster is much more fitting, as I see, it has already been rightfully changed on the main page. comment added by Greenlightracer (talk —Preceding undated comment added 04:36, 16 February 2011 (UTC).
It's homage is stated to be taken from cars like the MGB, AH sprite etc, which were certianly defined as sports cars in their day (albeit low end ones in the MGBs case). I do not think the definition of a sports car has changed so much in that time that their classifications should differ. 202.89.136.57 (talk) 10:15, 10 November 2011 (UTC)
I found the following article analyses the spirit of the MX5 best, not a hair dresser in sight and no speed over 50mph was harmed in the writing of the piece! Mazda MX-5 Keomike (talk) 02:51, 23 October 2012 (UTC)
Please do not confuse the term, sports car, with all flame-throwing, fuel-guzzling monsters that cannot get past a petrol station without stopping. While some of "them" might be considered sports cars, it is the combination of all aspects that defines what a sports car is. With all due respect, Greenlightracer, IMHO the term, roadster, refers to a body style and not to a genre; whereupon I suspect most would agree that the Miata and all of it's "clones" meet the intrinsic definition of "sports car" without too much trouble. I have no problem with Miatas and Ferrari Dinos sharing the designation, sports car. Vive la différence. Vive la similitude. :-) JimScott (talk) 21:00, 3 June 2013 (UTC)
New User box for Mazda Miata - MX5 enthusiasts! Copy and paste for your user page...((Template:User Mazda Miata)) Edit if you wish as well BTW SriMesh | talk 22:32, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
A fourth generation is announced, a new face lift and all with pictures. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.108.196.34 (talk) 19:53, 10 February 2009 (UTC)
In New Zealand a 1990 special edition model, designation V-Spec, was available with BRG paint and tan leather upholstery. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 60.234.151.94 (talk) 09:11, 18 February 2009 (UTC)
I do know:
The 1998 - 2000 production year Japanese Domestic Market 1.8 litre Roadster models used an engine designated BP-5A - not BP-4W. Known differences from the BP-4W motor are: Higher engine red-line and cutout (7500rpm in manual transmission vs 7000rpm for BP-4W fitted models) Different intake camshaft (higher lift and slightly longer duration). Deletion of EGR system. ECU is also BP-5A model number. The exhaust system also differs significantly from North American models which used a cast manifold (with pre-cat in some states). The manifold is a 4:2:1 style tubular header, with final 2:1 "Y" joint converging about 500mm in front of the catalytic converter.
I don't know:
If the BP-5A engine was only used for Japanese Domestic Market Roadsters. Engine performance specifications. They will be different. Other (likely) differences to valve springs, or other possible differences to withstand higher rpm limit.
I suggest that if other information isn't able to be found, then at least BP-5A is added to "engines" box. I'll wait a few days for comments before editing the page. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.180.87.174 (talk) 05:12, 29 October 2009 (UTC)
Many of the specifications and performance figures have no sources, at least in the third gen. part. They need to be removed or references found. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Greenlightracer (talk • contribs) 23:40, 4 February 2011 (UTC)
The article refers to the LS model, but does not specify it anywhere.
Sorry I can't help - I'm looking for information about this car, not providing it!
87.113.223.200 (talk) 12:44, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
Um ... to my knowledge, there is no such thing as a 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Not my fault. Didn't do it. Is there a reason no one has "fixed" this article?? JimScott (talk) 20:34, 3 June 2013 (UTC)
To my knowledge, there was 1998 model sold on some market. But I don't have any source for now, I'll be back when I find one. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Szzczupak (talk • contribs) 04:31, 3 November 2013 (UTC)
This is a little complicated. "Miata" is a name for the Mazda MX5 used only in North America; elsewhere, they are called either "Roadster" or just "MX-5" (in the UK, used Japanese Roadsters imported into the UK are sometimes called "Eunos," but "Eunos" is just the name of Mazda's upscale domestic subsidiary selling the MX5 Roadster, among other cars, in Japan -- sort of like Lexus being Toyota's upscale subsidiary, Infiniti being Nissan's, and Acura being Honda's). Since there was no 1998 model MX5 sold in North America, there are no 1998 Miatas, as such. However, 1998 MX5 models were sold in other markets as MX5s and Roadsters. The problem was the result of production delays at the Mazda factory in Japan producing MX5s as it retooled from making the NA (1990-1997) MX5 to the NB (1998-2005) MX5, a major change. It was decided to sell what would have been 1998 NB Miatas as early 1999 models in North America, where about half of MX5s worldwide were sold. Elsewhere, the new NB MX5 version first appeared as a 1998 model.67.170.184.5 (talk) 19:56, 14 April 2018 (UTC)
what is a "wishbone" suspension (in 3rd gen section)? all front suspensions have wishbones...i assume its a mcpherson strut except maybe someone edited it so that someone who didnt know that a mcpherson sturt could be called a "single wishbone" suspension would think it has a double wishbone suspension (which was a key feature of the previous generation). anyway, its unclear. any front suspension could be called "wishbone" suspension. ""
My latest edit to this article, which changed the fourth gen (ND) infobox pic from the one you see to the left to the one to the right, was recently undone by fellow editor Stepho-wrs on the grounds of image quality. I stand by my edit, so I'm bringing the issue up here. I think the current picture is far from ideal:
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Oknazevad (talk · contribs) and myself have a disagreement over the date format. The article already has a consistent date format of "mmm d, yyyy" (and its shorter form of "mmm yyyy") that has been in use for quite some time. I don't see any inconsistent usage in the article that warrants a change. WP:DATERET says we are not supposed to change the date format without a good reason or consensus. Stepho talk 22:30, June 19, 2017 (UTC)
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I think it's time for this article to split into different articles for each generation, or at least for the third generation (NC), which has the lion's share of information. - Areaseven (talk) 11:19, 13 May 2018 (UTC)
I'm confused with the North American marketing of the ND generation, as several articles online state that Mazda has dropped the Miata name, but Mazda USA's website still uses it. Should we continue to use the Miata name on the ND article? - Areaseven (talk) 07:47, 7 October 2018 (UTC)
Is it worth mentioning since so many have been produced that they serve as a foundation of many different types of kit car models currently available? (Exocet, Bauer Catfish, etc.)
There are no specified engine names/models for any versions of the car. Pages for different Mazda engines such as skyactiv, L-series, etc. do exist though. 2601:2C1:9000:5E3B:1C4:6E6F:684E:CAD9 (talk) 09:31, 9 March 2024 (UTC)