My tester was the GT which meant leather seats and door inserts, steering-wheel mounted controls, hands-free Bluetooth connectivity, a Bose sound system (perfect for top-down driving), sport suspension with Bilstein shocks, various chrome accents on the outside, and generally a sportier look. On top of that, it also carried the “Special Version” package, name which meant my MX-5 was cruising the streets in a Newport Slate Metallic colour with a unique tinted grey leather interior.
One of the aspects that add to the MX-5's perfection is its price. For a base Mazda MX-5 GS (because you want the 6-speed manual), it'll set you back $33,495. Sure, if you want all the bells and whistles (however few there actually are) as well as a special exterior and interior colour and the ability to say you're driving a limited edition, you can dish out $40,695. But then I think that ruins the appeal of the MX-5 and it's no longer an affordable, fun-to-drive two-seater – a perfectly proportioned automotive package.
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| There's nothing but you and the car and the road beneath you and that's why I consider it to be the perfect two-seater. (Photo: Sébastien D'Amour/Auto123.com) |
One of the aspects that add to the MX-5's perfection is its price. For a base Mazda MX-5 GS (because you want the 6-speed manual), it'll set you back $33,495. Sure, if you want all the bells and whistles (however few there actually are) as well as a special exterior and interior colour and the ability to say you're driving a limited edition, you can dish out $40,695. But then I think that ruins the appeal of the MX-5 and it's no longer an affordable, fun-to-drive two-seater – a perfectly proportioned automotive package.
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