Special "black & Tan" Edition W/hardtop - 79k Miles - No Rust - Clean Carfax on 2040-cars
Sugar Grove, Illinois, United States
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Outstanding example of the first generation Miata - the purest variant of the model. Each year, Mazda offered special editions - this is the '92 version, called the "Black & Tan." The tan leather interior is in great shape, with just a little wear on the driver's seat and side bolster - no wear through or tears, though. Tan carpets (with original SE floor mats) in great shape - very clean with minimal wear. It includes the matching tan top (great condition) and vinyl top boot (also in great shape). The Nardi wood shift knob and parking brake handle are also original and were specific to the '92 SE model - as are the stainless steel sill plates. It is also equipped with ice-cold A/C, power windows, cruise control, and a limited slip differential. The stock radio has been replaced with an Alpine AM/FM/CD/MP3 unit with a removeable faceplate, as well as new Clearwater speakers in the doors and new OEM-style headrest speakers. The BFG tires are in great shape with lots of tread remaining. No modifications. Non-smoker - very clean inside, in the trunk, and underhood. No rust and no corrosion on the aluminum bits under the hood - see the engine photo for more detail. Includes a red HARDTOP that is not original to the car. Issues - The power antenna motor works, but the toothed cable is broken - a new antenna is included. Also, the rear window plastic is yellowed, brittle, and cracked in two places, but the window can be replaced without replacing the top - a shop local to me will do it for $100 with the rear section of the top removed. There are a few door dings and paint scratches that come with normal use, but overall the body is in excellent condition. The wheels are non-original and from a '94 Miata - the '92 SE came with BBS wheels. Has a clean CARFAX showing two prior owners before me - I've owned it for the past year. I prefer local pick-up, but will assist the winning bidder's shipper with loading for shipment to the lower 48 states only - no international buyers. Also, the winning bidder is responsible for all taxes and fees associated with shipping. Sold as-is, where is, with no warranty. A five hundred dollar ($500) deposit in the form of a certified check or cash is due within seven (7) days of the end of the auction and full payment is due upon pick-up or shipment - which must occur within fourteen (14) days of the end of the auction. Buyer is responsible for all transfer fees. |
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Mazda MX-5 Miata to spawn coupe, Mazda6 to get quick successive updates
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
Despite the PRHT's availability, some are still yearning for a proper fixed-head coupe.
We are just days away from the official unveiling of the next-generation 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata on September 3, and it's fair to say that the mouths of enthusiasts are watering in anticipation for the latest version of this iconic roadster. Hard facts about the new droptop aren't easy to find, and in the absence of further disclosure from Mazda officials, the rumormill is in full swing, including word that a long-awaited hardtop coupe model will figure into the new generation's plans.
Wards names its 2015 10 Best Interiors list
Fri, Apr 17 2015Wards Automotive has named the winners of its 10 Best Interior awards, covering a wide but affordable array of vehicles. Where last year's list contained two six-figure vehicles, including the $372,800 Rolls-Royce Wraith, this year's is, well, a whole lot more reasonable. The publication lists the Mercedes-Benz C400 at $65,000 (which seems off), making it the most expensive vehicle here. That said, we'd argue that the entire C-Class line deserves to make this year's list, owing to its varied and high-quality selection of materials. The other vehicle to break the $60,000 mark, meanwhile, is the $60,675 Ford F-150 King Ranch, which has 327,000 pounds of leather lining its interior. Only one other German car, the BMW i3, and one other pickup truck, the GMC Canyon, managed to make this year's list. Here's the full list of this year's winners: 2014 BMW i3 ($52,550) 2015 Chrysler 300C Platinum ($51,175) 2015 Ford F-150 King Ranch ($60,675) 2015 GMC Canyon SLT ($40,465) 2015 Honda Fit EX-L ($21,590) 2015 Jeep Renegade Limited ($33,205) 2015 Kia Sedona SXL ($43,295) 2016 Mazda6 Grand Touring ($33,395) 2015 Mercedes C400 ($65,000) 2015 Nissan Murano SL ($41,905) See what we mean about the mainstream vehicles? Not only is there a distinct lack of luxury brands, it's the price of some of the vehicles that surprise. The Honda Fit, Jeep Renegade and Mazda6 are very reasonably priced, especially when you compare Wards price with the starting price. The Renegade Limited starts at less than $25,000, the Mazda at less than $22K and the Fit at under $16,000. Head over to Wards for a more detailed explanation of why each vehicle won. Featured Gallery 2015 Ward's Automotive 10 Best Interiors View 10 Photos News Source: Wards Automotive BMW Chrysler Ford GMC Honda Jeep Kia Mazda Mercedes-Benz Nissan Truck Crossover Hatchback Sedan nissan murano gmc canyon Interior jeep renegade WardsAuto kia sedona wards 10 best interiors mercedes c400
Mazda hard at work on Skyactiv 2 engine technology
Wed, 08 Jan 2014As Mazda continues the current rollout of its still-new Skyactiv technology, the automaker is already looking at improving its family of engines for even better fuel economy and emissions reductions. Automotive News reports that with stricter fuel economy and emissions regulations planned for 2020 and 2025 in Europe, Mazda will likely release engines with next-generation Skyactiv 2 technology by the end of this decade, and Skyactiv 3 units just five years later.
The latter is expected to focus on improved engine cooling and lessening energy losses, but the big news in AN's report is that the next-gen Skyactiv 2 engines will use Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition, or HCCI. This type of ignition is very similar to how a diesel engine operates (with high compression and using the compression stroke for fuel combustion rather than spark plugs), a method said to provide a cleaner and more efficient fuel burn - to the tune of a 30-percent improvement in fuel economy compared to current Skyactiv engines. Other automakers, including Hyundai, have already announced they are developing HCCI powerplants with similar technology and characteristics, so Mazda likely won't be a lone wolf here.
Equipped with HCCI technology, Mazda figures to be able to compete with larger automakers in terms of fuel economy and emissions without resorting to hybrid powertrains, continuously variable transmissions or automatics relying on more forward gears (eight or more) for optimal efficiency. Some of the challenges of HCCI, according to AN, include the need for better engine cooling, risk of misfire at high and low rpm and uneven engine performance based on fuel properties.