miataturbo.net-like debauchery thread (about the ND or something)
#3685
Racing Orange
We are under no illusion that it was a direct homage to our brand. However I'm sure the marketing and design departments when considering what was probably many different color options, took all the possible connotations, negative and positive, into account. As we showed earlier, we showed them our design study in 2015 that was remarkably similar to the 30AE. We have connections, regular communications with most of the departments at MNAO & Motorsports, which is just a few miles from us. They know who we are and what our brand represents. So in my opinion it was a happy coincidence that they were aware of and decided it was okay. That opinion is worth exactly what you paid for it.
2015 Supermiata ND design study
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#3686
I've long admired the orange livery that Emilio made famous. I'm fairly certain that it was an inspiration for Mazda as well and am completely chuffed that I have the opportunity to buy one "off the rack".
On that note, my deposit went in today for the first allocation at a local dealer. Here's hoping that all goes according to plan. Now, what the hell am I going to do with three Miatas?
On that note, my deposit went in today for the first allocation at a local dealer. Here's hoping that all goes according to plan. Now, what the hell am I going to do with three Miatas?
#3689
Well, it was a little more difficult to secure a build than I had hoped. Every Canadian dealer is guaranteed one and I expected that some of the smaller, rural dealerships wouldn't bother, making those cars available to dealers requesting more than one. I was wrong and the take rate is approaching 100%. Consequently, using my preferred dealer (who is a Club sponsor) would be a gamble, as I was second in line. Two other dealers already had buyers lined up and a third, after originally agreeing to sell me their car with the standard Club-member discount, reneged. I finally found an allocation at a dealer 90 minutes from town, but the transaction was quick, painless and included the same discount as I would have received locally. So, I'll get one, which is great. The bad news is that Mazda doesn't seem to be in too much of a hurry to build these. I've been told that the build schedule is anywhere from May through July, which means that we could potentially receive the cars as late as September. Sigh!
#3699
My 30AE build date has been confirmed as July 19th, with estimated delivery on September 11th. It's gonna be a looong short summer...
Could be worse though. I had an option on another, closer, car that will only be delivered in October. It's like Mazda doesn't even bother to look at a seasonal calendar for northern countries.
Could be worse though. I had an option on another, closer, car that will only be delivered in October. It's like Mazda doesn't even bother to look at a seasonal calendar for northern countries.
#3700
Relax, if history is any guide there will be plenty more special editions after this one. I suspect this one is selling out quickly because it's the only bright color they've made in the last decade -- hopefully they'll take that as a hint and make some yellow ones next year.
--Ian
--Ian