frankphuket Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I second that...no manual for a car like the MX-5 is a dealbreaker for me. The idea here is: light weight, excellent chasis and weight distribution to make it an involving drive...and then they put an auto! Well, at least for Thailand they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansgruber Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) http://media.smh.com.au/cars/car-reviews/2015-mazda-mx5-first-drive-video-review-6214130.html Comes with a 1.5 and 2.0 model. 1000kg is impressive. Edited February 5, 2015 by hansgruber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) I wont pay close to 3 mil for one.. But it sure does sound like a impressively fun vehicle. http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/features/a24927/when-it-comes-to-miata-horsepower-155-is-enough/ This really sums up why its about driving, the feel and sensation of it.. not speed.. Edited February 5, 2015 by LivinLOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 http://media.smh.com.au/cars/car-reviews/2015-mazda-mx5-first-drive-video-review-6214130.html Comes with a 1.5 and 2.0 model. 1000kg is impressive. Less than $40K AUD - I'd buy that in a heartbeat at 25 to the dollar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 http://media.smh.com.au/cars/car-reviews/2015-mazda-mx5-first-drive-video-review-6214130.html Comes with a 1.5 and 2.0 model. 1000kg is impressive. Less than $40K AUD - I'd buy that in a heartbeat at 25 to the dollar Sure at international pricing its a no brainer.. I thought the higher import tarrifs kicked in at 200 bhp.. Which is why I thought this might be in the 'under 2 mil' range.. At which it becomes tempting.. If its going to be near 3 mil.. kinda takes the cheap fun aspect out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansgruber Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 http://media.smh.com.au/cars/car-reviews/2015-mazda-mx5-first-drive-video-review-6214130.html Comes with a 1.5 and 2.0 model. 1000kg is impressive. Less than $40K AUD - I'd buy that in a heartbeat at 25 to the dollar Sure at international pricing its a no brainer.. I thought the higher import tarrifs kicked in at 200 bhp.. Which is why I thought this might be in the 'under 2 mil' range.. At which it becomes tempting.. If its going to be near 3 mil.. kinda takes the cheap fun aspect out of it. That's nearly Subaru STI money. Even a WRX with 268hp for 2.7 seems like a bargain at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) http://media.smh.com.au/cars/car-reviews/2015-mazda-mx5-first-drive-video-review-6214130.html Comes with a 1.5 and 2.0 model. 1000kg is impressive. Less than $40K AUD - I'd buy that in a heartbeat at 25 to the dollar Sure at international pricing its a no brainer.. I thought the higher import tarrifs kicked in at 200 bhp.. Which is why I thought this might be in the 'under 2 mil' range.. At which it becomes tempting.. If its going to be near 3 mil.. kinda takes the cheap fun aspect out of it. The import tariff doesn't vary on HP - it's either 5% for ASEAN, 0% for AU (who don't make cars), or 80% for anywhere else. What does change with HP is excise tax, which is applied to all cars, not just imports - the threshold for the maximum rate of 50% is 220HP (or >= 3000cc). That changes next year when the HP thresholds are replaced by CO2 thresholds - however, sadly, the 3000cc threshold will remain. Edited February 5, 2015 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 So as this is presumably an ASEAN car.. with under 220bhp (lets say its also low CO2 for argument).. Why the 250% increase.. I know its a bunch of cumulative taxes each on top of the last.. Still seems like its got some room.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansgruber Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 So as this is presumably an ASEAN car.. with under 220bhp (lets say its also low CO2 for argument).. Why the 250% increase.. I know its a bunch of cumulative taxes each on top of the last.. Still seems like its got some room.. For being built in Japan. If it was built in Thailand, Malaysia or Indonesia it would be considerably cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 OK so ASEAN != ASEAN ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) OK so ASEAN != ASEAN ?? Japan is not in ASEAN: http://www.asean.org/asean/asean-member-states Edited February 5, 2015 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 ASAEN countries Brunei Darussalam Cambodia Indonesia Lao PDR Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Viet Nam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansgruber Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 OK so ASEAN != ASEAN ?? Yeah. Sorry I was vague in my reply.Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia are the only asean countries that have a car industry for export. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 OK so ASEAN != ASEAN ?? Yeah. Sorry I was vague in my reply.Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia are the only asean countries that have a car industry for export. Yep, but if you guys want to start lobbying for Japan to be in it, you have my support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 OK so ASEAN != ASEAN ?? Yeah. Sorry I was vague in my reply.Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia are the only asean countries that have a car industry for export. Yep, but if you guys want to start lobbying for Japan to be in it, you have my support Dont know why but I have had that incorrect assumption for ages.. Learn something every day.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpSpeed Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Well you would think Japan would be taking a front running roll to be honest, so quite easy to make that assumption.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 New model looks pretty sweet. I tried an MX5 last year and I looked stupid sitting in it. Just did not suit me. Really looks like a fun drive, especially around Chiang Mai. 3million sounds a tad high. If it was 2million, or a tad over, I might buy the wife one....so I can look like an idiot, but have some fun when she's away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjie Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 So as this is presumably an ASEAN car.. with under 220bhp (lets say its also low CO2 for argument).. Why the 250% increase.. I know its a bunch of cumulative taxes each on top of the last.. Still seems like its got some room.. Besides the ASEAN thing, it's not priced according to the cost but what the market will pay. I know Bikes are coming down but that's a much more competitive market than luxury sports cars I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 If any ride here costs vastly more than U.S, prices , i walk on principal.You get screwed enough here by having a 4 Cyl when the World gets a 6, or V8... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpSpeed Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Am considering a return with a serious sponsor to run a program in Asia and one of my biggest drawbacks is the incredible selection of nicely priced new and used cars I'll be leaving behind. It weighs heavily on my mind the choices are so extreme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 today article in Bangkok post, 2.4 MTHB on the market from September 2015, 1.5 liter, manual gear but more than 60k EUR lol in Germany from 23K EUR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-shows/chicago-auto-show/news/a25011/mazda-shows-off-fully-accessorized-2016-mx5-miata/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 http://blog.caranddriver.com/already-enhanced-mazda-shows-2016-mx-5-miata-wearing-a-full-set-of-accessories/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 New pricing announced for the US. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1097917_2016-mazda-mx-5-prices-revealed Starting just below 26K USD It will be interesting to see what taxes and other fees do to the price here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 New pricing announced for the US. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1097917_2016-mazda-mx-5-prices-revealed Starting just below 26K USD It will be interesting to see what taxes and other fees do to the price here. Just multiply by 3 for import tax and add a dealer markup. I would guess around 2.5 to 3 million baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastion Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) I saw one on the road today in Phuket town in the deep red similar to the mazda 3 color. Its very beautiful. The front and rear styling really stands out. Looks very Lotus from behind and very Maserati from the front. Edited January 13, 2016 by sebastion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 there is one on display at the Pattaya dealer in dark red and dark wheels with the 2.0 engine 2.7 MTHB, looks very nice but more than double the price than in Europe - so never a option, for that money i get a decent 3 series or X1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastion Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 there is one on display at the Pattaya dealer in dark red and dark wheels with the 2.0 engine 2.7 MTHB, looks very nice but more than double the price than in Europe - so never a option, for that money i get a decent 3 series or X1The MX-5 is a sports car when the BMTrouble you's are bland commuters and depreciate fast. Apples to Oranges comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 there is one on display at the Pattaya dealer in dark red and dark wheels with the 2.0 engine 2.7 MTHB, looks very nice but more than double the price than in Europe - so never a option, for that money i get a decent 3 series or X1 Was looking at that car this afternoon. Saw the auto gear stick and walked away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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