2016 HAGERTY HOT LIST

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1 How Let me tell you a bit about a running joke among our family. Anytime we travel with the Miller s (Jim & Mindy) and someone needs something, Mindy has it. She always carries her magic bag. Whatever you need, she s got it in there. It s almost like the magician s hat, but without the doves and rabbits. It s more like a Walgreen s in there, what with the pharmaceuticals, firsttems, snacks, health & beauty items, greeting cards and magazines. I, for one, have been saved more than once by the magic bag. It s bottomless, I swear! The lesson to be learned here, of course, is to Volume 27 Issue 2 February 2016 be prepared! The question is: prepared for what? With what? So let s talk about what you carry in your car, or maybe you 9 FEBRUARY 2016 The 2016 Hagerty Hot List (along with base price) 2016 HAGERTY HOT LIST By: Hagerty Despite the fact that automakers progressively tout this don t. I used to be better with this in my 99, not so much with the speed and I can t really record explain year why. for new vehicle sales. By all objective period as the dawn of driverless technology, 2015 was a more power continued measures, vehicles have never been better. As manufacturers continue to push the boundaries during this new golden age of automotive performance, it begs the question: Will any mass-produced vehicles built today stand the test of time and become truly collectible in the eyes of enthusiasts? In answer to that question, we re pleased to present our annual list of vehicles that stand out as likely collector cars within the next 25 years. In order to be considered for the Hagerty Hot List, the vehicle must be produced within the 2016 model year with an MSRP of less than $100, Mazda MX-5 Miata ($24,915) Since 1989, this car has consistently (and sometimes exclusively) flown the flag of the lightweight roadster. Where there used to be MGs, Triumphs and Austin-Healeys, which leaked everything from oil on the driveway to rain on the passengers, there is the bullet-proof, trouble-free Miata. And thank goodness Mazda persists. The newest generation is shorter and more nimble than the preceding model and is quickly gaining the respect of driving enthusiasts. 2. Ford Focus RS ($35,730) The Focus from Hell, the RS will finally reach American dealers for the 2016 model year with 350 hp, 350 lb-ft of torque, a six-speed manual and an all-wheel drive system that promises everything but the moon and a World Rally Championship trophy in every garage. Rear-biased torque distribution? Check. Grin-worthy power? Check. Hatchback practicality? Check. Look for Ford to snap up the crowd that Mitsubishi deserted when it discontinued the Evo. 3. Chevrolet Camaro SS ($37,295) Following last year s debut of the sixth-generation Mustang, Chevy has once again risen to the challenge with the newly designed sixth-generation Camaro. There s a new 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain along with the V- 6, but traditionalists will be glad to know that the SS badge remains in all its 455-hp V-8 glory

2 2 Volume 27 issue 2 4. BMW M2 ($51,700) If you need any proof of BMW s commitment to building performance coupes that people love to buy, try searching for a pre-owned 1M Coupe. In 2016 BMW will launch that car s successor under the M2 nameplate. It s slightly larger, significantly sexier and equipped to bookend the M Division s lineup in the best possible way. Fans of classics like the 2002tii and the Z3 M coupe will love it Lotus Evora 400 ($89,900) This is the brand s quickest and most powerful series-produced car ever, but it doesn t sacrifice Lotus trademark lightness. It s a good indication that things are looking up in Norwich. We were worried about you for a while, Lotus. It s good to have you back on the Hot List. 5. Ford Mustang GT350R ($62,195) As if the GT350 wasn t enough, the R version of Ford s hottest Mustang does away with everything possible to save weight including the rear seat and even offers wheels made of carbon fiber. Ford bred this pony with one purpose: race track victory. As they say in the financial world, past performance isn t a guarantee of future returns, but given the collectability of the Shelby GT350R from the 60s and even the Mustang Cobra R from 1993, we d say this one s a shoo-in. 6. Alfa Romeo 4C Spider ($65,900) - We love the pureness and simplicity of the 4C. It s a refreshing reminder that great cars don t have to be complicated. This car is more alive on the race track than the open road, so we predict well-preserved examples to dominate the vintage races in the future. The little 4C offers performance similar to a Ferrari 360 Modena from not too long ago at a bargain price for an Italian exotic. 7. Porsche Cayman GT4 ($84,600) This just might be one of the most exciting driver s cars ever to come from Stuttgart. It borrows components from the currentgeneration 911 GT3 and puts them to work in a smaller, mid-engine package that makes many people wonder how much further the Cayman can go. We needn t remind you of how high-performance, low-production Porsches have done in the collector car market Dodge Viper SRT Coupe ($89,090) This isn t the first year of the current Viper, but in a time when most cars are trading engine displacement for forced induction there is just something to love about the brute force of the 8.4-liter V-10. If words like bludgeon eviscerate and trounce appeal to you, this is your car. Because who doesn t need a sledge hammer from time to time 9. Cadillac ATS-V ($60,465) This car is built in Lansing, Mich., to do battle with bad boys like the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63. Its twin-turbocharged 3.6- liter V-6 makes an eye-watering 464 hp that you can control through an eight-speed automatic or a sixspeed manual with no-lift shifting and a penchant for taking punishment. The ATS-V is proof that Cadillac ain t just whistling Dixie; there s serious firepower behind all the smack talk.

3 3 Volume 27 issue 2 Buckeye Miata Club Car Talk and Coffee 2016 Winter is coming fast and I know that some of you have put your baby to sleep until spring. Several members have asked if we were going to have BMC Car Talk and Coffee again this year and the answer is yes. It's not the same as driving your Miata...but we can at least talk about our cars to help get through the cold winter. We have put together a schedule for six Saturday morning sessions to get together to talk cars. Invite your friends. What is it? BMC Car Talk and Coffee is simply a chance to get out of the house on cold winter mornings, have a cup of coffee and breakfast, and talk about our Miata s and cars ars in general. The gatherings are open to BMC members and their friends. Discussions are very informal and might include topics such as tires, suspensions, air intakes, exhaust systems, detailing etc. We would certainly like to have outside subject matter experts if you know of someone. When is it? Saturday mornings starting at 9:00 AM to about 10:30 AM. Come and go as you please. This years tentative schedule is: February 27, 2016 March 5, 2016 Where is it? La Chatelaine Bakery 65 W. Bridge St. SR 161 Dublin Ohio (There is plenty of parking in the back. As you enter the front door our meeting area is behind the curtain to your left.) If you have any questions or suggestions contact Kevin Rhodes krhodes555@aol.com Some fabulous Ladies met and enjoyed enjoy some girl talk as the guys sat in the curtained room with Car Talk! It was great fun!

4 4 Volume 27 issue 2 BMC 2016 Calendar of Events February: 23 rd (Tue) - DOTM Gahanna Grill - (Riner/Lester) 27 th (Sat) - Car Talk and Coffee (Kevin Rhodes) March: 3 rd (Thurs) - Monthly meeting at Byers Mazda/Subaru. 5 th (Sat) - Car Talk & Coffee (Kevin Rhodes) TBA TM (TBA) 17 th -20 th (Thurs Sun) - Columbus Car Show. April: 7 th (Thurs) - Monthly meeting at Byers Mazda/Subaru. TBA Dump of the Month (Rhodes) TBA Carillon Historic Park (Kahle) TBA BMC Memorial Drive (Cooper) May: 1 st (Sun) Autocross Points Event #1 (B. Claus) 5 th (Thurs) - Monthly meeting at Byers Mazda/Subaru. 7 th (Sat) Kingswood Gardens Mansfield (Edwards). 17 th (Tue) DOTM - Signatures - (Riner/Lester) 20 th -22 nd (Fri-Sun) Buckeye Miata Club Cruise the Hocking & Evening BMC Event (K.Claus) 21 st (Sun) Autocross Special Event (B. Claus) 28 th (Sat) Eric Jones Memorial RiverRun (Koch). 29 th (Sun) - Indy 500 Party (Johnson). June: 2 nd (Thurs) - Monthly meeting at Byers Mazda/Subaru. 5th (Sun) BMC Autocross School & Evening Test & Tune 12 th (Sun) BMC Picnic (Calhoun) 18 th (Sat) - Millie s Pie Run (Fisher) 19 th (Sun) Autocross Points Event #2 (B. Claus) 21 st (Tues) DOTM - Gatsby s (Riner/Lester) 24 th (Fri) BMC The Cobra Club Autocross (B. Claus) 25 rd (Sat) The Cobras in London June Continued.. 24 th 26 th (Fri - Sun) - Vintage Grand Prix of Mid- Ohio. July: TBA - America Celebration in ~ Upper Sandusky, OH (Cal and Pat Bardon). 7 th (Thurs) - Monthly meeting at Byers Mazda/Subaru. 8 th 9 th (Fri - Sat) - Arthritis Car Show and Cruise In 15 th -16 th Bourbon Trail (Peytons) 16th - 17th (Sat - Sun) - Pittsburg Vintage Grand Prix at Schenley Park 21 st (Thurs) DOTM- Bennies Pizza (Peyton). 30 th (Sat) Pool Party- (Bob Kincer) 31 st (Sun) Autocross Points Event #3 TBA (Sat) West Liberty Ice Cream Run (Cooper) August: TBA - Corn Picking in London (Nancy Clemons) 4 th (Thurs) - Monthly meeting at Byers Mazda/Subaru 7 th (Sun) Autocross Points Event #4 8 th (Mon) DOTM G&R (Koch) 28 th (Sun) Meet in the Middle Mohican State Park (joint event with North Coast Miata) (Rhodes) TBA Soine Vineyards Night (Peyton) TBA Stockport Drive?? (Clemmons) TBA Canton Trip - Hall of Fame/ Winery - overnight September: 1 st (Thurs) - Monthly meeting at Byers Mazda/Subaru. 4 th (Sun) Autocross Points Event #5 at Carfest 11 th (Sun) All Horse Parade and Cook Out at the Billow's 14 th 18 th (Wed - Sun) Miatas Play Music City regional event, Nashville, TN. 20 th (Tues) DOTM - Flanagans (Riner/Lester) 25 th (Sun) Autocross Points Event #6 TBA The Wilds Drive and Visit (Rhodes)

5 5 Volume 27 issue 2 October: 6 th (Thurs) - Monthly meeting at Byers Mazda/Subaru TBA - Byers Appreciation Lunch (Johnson) TBA (Sat) Road Apple Tour to Amish (Kahle). TBA- DOTM (Doug Henderson). TBA - BMC Autocross Awards Dinner 23 rd Fall Road Rally (Johnson) November: 3 rd (Thurs) - Monthly meeting at Byers Mazda/Subaru 12 th (Sat) Car Talk (Rhodes) 26 th (Sat) - BMC Squared Party (Johnson) TBA- DOTM (Billow). December: 1 st (Thurs) - Annual Christmas Party (no monthly meeting) TBA TBA Caroling Party (Nieman). Howdy to our Miata friends! Please take a few minutes to check out the Utah Miata Club Dec Newsletter for NEW information on Miatas In Utah VII Deer Valley June 22-25, 2016 event. Also, the registration fee goes UP on Jan. 1, save some $$$$ and register now. Please share with your club members who maybe thinking about attending Miatas In Utah VII Deer Valley. In this newsletter is also NEW information on the 2017 Utah Miata Club 15 Day Viking River Cruise Grand European Tour. Hope you enjoy the newsletter and our new website, Donn Cichocki Utah Miata Club DOTM Hi everyone, The February DOTM will be held at the Gahanna Grill on Tuesday, February 23 rd, at 6:30pm. I need a full count by early evening on the 22 nd so please RSVP to: criner@columbus.rr.com or call: The Gahanna Grill is located on the Northwest Corner od Granville Street and High Street in Gahanna. 82 Granville Street Gahanna, Ohio Looking forward to seeing you all the 23 rd! Chris & Ron You can preview the menu at new.gahannagrill.com/menu.html

6 6 Volume 27 issue 2 Buckeye Miata Club Monthly Meeting Minutes February 04, 2016 Opening Ceremony Meeting called to order by Linda Johnson Club President New Member: Greg Lecki Guests: Jack & Pam Grant Tonight s Dinner: Sumeno s Treasurer s Report: Bob Kincer Motion to accept: 1st: Linda Stevens 2 nd : Joan Kincer So moved Old Business: BMC Car Talk La Chatelaine, Attending: 12 (Rhodes) DOTM Tavern 42, Attending: 12 (Peyton) BMC Car Talk La Chatelaine, Attending: 8 (Rhodes) Movie Night & Dinner at Frisch s Big Boy, Attending 12 (Rhodes & Billow) Open Discusion: Events: BMC Memorial Drive Late April (Coopers) DOTM October (Doug Henderson) & November (Edwards) Rally June no decision Bourbon Trail July 15 & 16 (Peytons) American Celebration July date TBD (Bardons) Christmas Party December 1 Location TBD (Chris Riner) Drop her a card and let her know you re thinking of her: Mary Ann Jennings 2870 Snouffer Rd Apt 118 Columbus OH ZTMOET Zoom Through the Mountains of East Tennessee June 9, 10, 11, 12 Nashville September contact Mike Fisher if you d like more information or plan to attend. New Business: BMC Car Talk La Chatelaine Ladies come along for breakfast with the girls Valentine s Day Brunch cancelled DOTM Gahanna Grill (Riner/Lester) BMC Car Talk La Chatelaine 50/50 Raffle: Jim Hayter - $33 2 T-Shirts give away: Mike Fisher & Diane Calhoun Meeting Adjourned Next meeting: March 3, 2016 Dinner: Mellow Mushroom Reported by: Kate Koch & Jeff Billow Respectfully submitted, Pamela Billow Buckeye Miata Club Secretary 2016 Buckeye Miata Club Officers President: Treasurer: Secretary: Competition Director: Social Director: Newsletter Editor: Historian: Membership Director Webmaster: Insurance Coordinator: Photographer: Linda Johnson Bob Kincer Pam Billow Brian Claus Bill Koch Chris Riner Kate Koch Mike & Brenda Fisher Jim Hayter Kevin Claus John Ness

7 7 Volume 27 issue 2 Detailing Many of you know that I offer paint polishing, interior cleaning, tops, engine bay detailing and more, using the same processes and many of the same products as seen in the demo at Performance Auto Spa. I've been detailing Miatas for many years and can handle clear coat and single-stage paints as well as repaints. I can bring new life to your car by removing oxidation, eliminating swirls and more. Now's a great time to schedule a Detail. give me a call anytime If I can't pick up, please leave a message. Happy Motoring! - Scott Langley V Miata Services by Scott 30K Tune-Up Service ($325) new plugs, timing & synth. fluids Basic timing belt Service ($325) incl. new Mazda belt & spring 60K Full Service ($675) incl. 30K service + Std. Timing V Belt Service PLUS all drivetrain U fluids, brake and clutch fluids, filters, gaskets, checks and lubrications called for by Mazda Add Water Pump Replacement to any timing belt service ($150) new pump, gaskets and coolant Other mechanical work and Accessory Installation call for quote ($35 per hr.) Detailing by Appt, call for details - can include: Exterior - Paint polishing, swirl removal, touch-ups, wax and more Interiors carpets steamed, seats cleaned, leather & vinyl treated and more I'd be glad to discuss any work you may want or need. If you have questions about what I can provide or just about your Miata in general, I'll be glad to help! (614)

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