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If you are someone looking for the ultimate Miata time capsule, then you have finally found it. For all intents and purposes this is a one owner car; the original owner owned it from 1991 when she (a doctor's wife) bought it new and then they finally sold it near the end 2013. The owner kept EVERY single receipt. I even have the original window sticker, car magazine articles from the era, the "Miata Book", the letter from Mazda to the original owners of the BRG SE Miatas, and various other memorabilia that a true Miata aficionado will appreciate. A rare find for sure. Car has spent almost its entire life on Hilton Head Island in SC where it was used primarily as transportation to and from the golf course and pleasure cruising, thus the low miles. Lovingly garaged its entire life, and it shows. Those who have looked at these cars know how rare it is to see the OEM Mazda soft top intact, let alone in phenomenal shape like this one. Even the factory paint markings on the bolt heads are still visible underneath the hood and on the bottom of the chassis. All body panel VIN tags in place and un touched. OEM floor mats look brand new. Car is equipped with the highly desired limited slip differential, leather interior, and power windows.....basically all the goodies you could get in 1991. I have the factory tonneau cover, top boot, owner's manual, factory front license plate mount (never installed), factory ash tray for the center console, factory cup holder, etc. Nothing, and I mean nothing is missing here. Brand new tires all around. Now with all that being said, I want to start by saying I'm a perfectionist so a lot of things I see as faults the average guy wouldn't even care about or notice. But regardless, I try to be as up front an honest about a car's condition from my point of view. So the only flaws that I see are: 1) Light bolster wear on driver's seat edge 2) Paint on top of dash is degrading, just like any Miata with the black painted dash from this era experiences. On cars receiving black dashes from the factory, Mazda simply sprayed the tan plastic dashes installed in all vehicles black. Over time, the paint gets "tacky" and starts to degrade. Very common "issue" if you search. Personally, I didn't find it to be an issue at all. Definitely wasn't worth pulling the dash just to paint the dash top. 3) Original owner replaced the factory head unit with a Pioneer CD player. She did not keep the OEM unit so unfortunately I don't have it. Again....wasn't a big deal to me, but I realize that it's a detail that could be important to some. 3) As well preserved as the factory paint job is, I don't want to give the impression that it is perfect or showroom condition. There are some scratches and a ding here and there, most notably on the driver's rear quarter panel. Looks like where a belt may have scratched it from the driver leaning over to put up the top. Looks like there was one on the right front fender as well that has been fixed with touch up paint. So there you have it. I think you'd be hard pressed to find a Miata this complete, this original, with this low of mileage from this era. Happy bidding.

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Compact SUV Comparison: Specs, pics and reviews of every brand's crossover

Wed, Jul 25 2018

Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4. Chevy Equinox vs Ford Escape. Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru Forester. Whichever combinations of compact crossover SUV you're considering, there's probably a comparison test or chart out there to read. Heck, you can even create a three-car comparison yourself here at Autoblog. However, if you want a bunch of that information all in one convenient place, well, here it is. Our mega comparison of specs, features and photos of compact SUV entries from every mainstream manufacturer that sells them. That includes the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, 2018 Ford Escape, 2018 GMC Terrain, 2018 Honda CR-V, 2018 Hyundai Tucson, 2019 Jeep Cherokee (it's already on sale with notable changes from 2018), 2018 Jeep Compass, 2018 Kia Sportage, 2018 Mazda CX-5, 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (none of Mitsu's SUVs are perfect fits for this segment, so we deemed the MEC the most competitive fit), 2018 Nissan Rogue, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Toyota RAV4 and 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. We can update this comparison as more information about 2019 models is released, most notably the Forester and RAV4. Now, there are certainly some models that are smaller (Nissan Rogue Sport) or larger (Kia Sorento) that could also be considered, but we figured it was wise to stick with those in this sweet spot of comparable size and price. We also included links to Autoblog reviews, buying guides and smaller comparisons. Engines and Transmissions With rare exception, this segment features four-cylinder power. Sometimes it's turbocharged, often its not, but standard engine outputs are generally in the same ballpark. Therefore, we'd recommend focusing on torque output, as it's what will make a difference around town or when passing, and weighing that versus fuel economy (the Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 make particularly strong cases in this regard). Many drivers aren't too fond of continuously variable transmissions (CVT), either, so that's another thing to consider and note during a test drive. As you can see, several models are available with performance upgrades. Besides the Jeep Cherokee's available V6, all are more powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engines. The exception to this would be the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape, as their 1.5-liter turbo engines don't prioritize performance. Instead, they serve as overall upgrades to the base naturally aspirated engines standard on only their base trim levels (CR-V LX and Escape S).

Mazda CEO closes door on talk of RX sports car revival

Mon, 10 Nov 2014

Some rumors in the auto industry simply refuse to die. Over the last decade, a few of the strongest have focused on Japan. A few years ago, we could have explained away the constant whispering over a new Toyota Supra, Acura NSX or Mazda RX-7 as nostalgia for Japan's golden era of performance. Today, though is different.
We already have the Nissan GT-R, and, thanks to the Toyota FT-1 Concept, a Supra successor finally appears to be on the way. Acura will someday, allegedly, deliver on its promise to put the NSX on sale. So where does that leave the third member of the Japanese performance trio mentioned above? Well, um, it still isn't happening.
"We don't have that kind of vehicle in our future product plan," Mazda CEO Masamichi Kogai told Automotive News when asked about a successor to the rotary-powered RX line. "If you increase the number of segments, then the resources we can allocate to each will decline and that will prevent us from developing truly good products."

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata has arrived

Wed, 03 Sep 2014

Ladies and gentlemen, meet the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The highly anticipated fourth-generation (ND) model made its official debut in Monterey, CA this evening, and while details are slim (as in, we have practically none), there's one big thing to talk about: less weight.
Yes, Mazda has confirmed that the new Miata sheds some 220 pounds over the model it replaces, and is "the most compact of any generation MX-5 so far." For those keeping track, that means the new MX-5 should weigh in somewhere around 2,200 pounds.
Mazda's Kodo design language is obvious here, with a seriously wide and low demeanor, and a mix of flowing lines and sharp angles. We don't have any powertrain details to report as of this writing, but Mazda says the full suite of Skyactiv technologies are onboard, and the motto in creating this car was "Innovate in order to preserve."

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