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Post by Meerkat on Jan 18, 2017 16:23:23 GMT
Interesting review of the RF MX5. Apparently the turrets cause some unpleasant wind noise at motorway speeds. Mazda MX-5 RF 2.0 ReviewIt will be interesting to see if this is just one opinion or if this experience is shared by others |
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Post by sandys on Jan 18, 2017 19:21:56 GMT
Mazda has often had problems with wind noise I knoe the 6 and cx5 were tweaked very early on to sort.
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Post by Horney on Jan 18, 2017 19:57:40 GMT
Pistonheads review said the same.
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Post by sandys on Jan 18, 2017 20:01:37 GMT
It wouldn't bother me, I'm not a convertible fan, I'd be happy to drive it without roof down, I wished they had just done a Coupe.
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Post by mplsblack on Jan 18, 2017 20:13:45 GMT
I still like the look of it but I guess my daughters wedding fund is safe for a few more years till the price comes down ....... a lot  |
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Post by oli on Jan 19, 2017 6:26:45 GMT
It wouldn't bother me, I'm not a convertible fan, I'd be happy to drive it without roof down, I wished they had just done a Coupe. I'm with Sandy here.. I think it's just a bit pointless. Should have just made a coupe. If people want wind in their hair, they can buy the roadster. |
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Post by Meerkat on Jan 19, 2017 10:12:31 GMT
Yeah it is true that it's difficult to see who they were targeting with the RF. The profile is beautiful (prettier than the convertible with the roof up I think) but as you say oli, why didn't they just do it as a coupe? Less weight, less cost, caters to the people who like the driving experience but don't want a convertible. Having said that, if I get one of these in the future I think I would get the RF. Reminds me of the targa-tops of the 80s and 90s. |
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Post by Clem on Jan 19, 2017 18:20:10 GMT
I love the folding hardtop versions ... I dont like feeling like I'm in a tent when it rains and I really like having the ability to drop the roof when its not raining. Best of both worlds as far as I am concerned Depends what the wind noise in question sounds like as to whether it would annoy, bet someone gets it solved. |
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Post by Horney on Jan 19, 2017 18:21:12 GMT
The RC made up 80% of sales after it was released, Mazda think the RF will make up 50%. When I last spoke to dealer they said after the announcement and pics of the RF sales of the soft top had virtually stopped and everyone was putting deposits down on the RF.
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Post by atlex on Jan 19, 2017 19:35:40 GMT
I think the hard-top convertible NC is awesome. Definitely not sold on this targa-like thing. Maybe it needs the porky colourscheme..  |
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le sigh