New Miata spotting

Just passed one on I75 south, about 8 miles into TN. Who's got it?

Didn't the GRM guys say they were hitting Deal's Gap today?

how does it look in the flesh?

Friend works at Lime Rock and someone brought one up there. He took some pics. Looks good.

That's David. He's posting updates to our Facebook as well as his own (David Wallens). He and Mazda PR guy Dean Case are driving south to Florida after we did some testing of the new car at The Tire Rack yesterday. They should be hitting Tail of the Dragon right about now.

Speaking of David heading home, we're having a get-together in Daytona tomorrow night to give readers a first look at the new Miata. 6 p.m. at Lime Fresh Mexican on ISB. Details at the Facebooks.

Margie

You need a New England office. My son still talks about the FF gatering for the 818.

mad_machine wrote: how does it look in the flesh?

Just like the pictures. It doesn't look small as long as it's not next to any other cars.

In reply to dean1484:

Where do I apply?

Tyler H wrote:

mad_machine wrote: how does it look in the flesh?

Just like the pictures. It doesn't look small as long as it's not next to any other cars.

has anybody called you a smartass yet today?

That's a legit comment. Some cars (like some people) look small or big in isolation. Some transcend scale. The fact that the car rolls on unfashionably small 16" or 17" wheels probably hides the size.

What an epic road trip David is taking in the new ND! Tire Rack autocross course. Tail of the Dragon, scenic mountain roads, highway miles, a few meet and greets along the way and maybe some turns on a track somewhere(?). This should make for a great article that covers how the ND handles in all the driving environments where you typically see the Miata.

I cannot wait to read it!

I just couldnt make room in my day to make the drive to the Dragon to see the ND. I did leave a message with Killboy to expect the drive thru and he has posted on his facebook that he got to make some pics.

whenry wrote: I just couldnt make room in my day to make the drive to the Dragon to see the ND. I did leave a message with Killboy to expect the drive thru and he has posted on his facebook that he got to make some pics.

They are up.

http://www.photoreflect.com/store/thumbmarket.aspx?e=9584629&g=0QAK01Z701

Just after 4 p.m.

I have seen the car in person and it looks much better in person but I still can't get over how much the front grille looks horrible in photos.

Tell him to stop by Greenville on his way down and let me drive it... er... visit.