Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Miata #2!!! - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Michael Silver - October 4 - 1:07 am

  I previously owned a 2002 Miata SE, 5 SPEED, manual transmission. It was my favorite of the 17 cars I had owned. Unfortunately, an unexpected snow storm and summer performance tires conspired to bring my baby to an early, and much lamented demise. . . Fast forward a few years, and the impending release of the 2016 Miata was creating a lot of media buzz in the automobile world. . . I never really expected to own another Miata, much less a new 2016 (We have two teenage sons, and besides, it was my wifes turn to get a new car), but circumstances arose that made it a possibility, then a reality! I am now the owner of 2016 Meteor Gray Club edition Miata MX-5, 6 speed manual transmission! I am ecstatic! The color is fantastic, the seats easily accommodate my 62" 230 pound frame! I have plenty of leg room. The top is a breeze, taking 3-5 seconds, up or down. It stows easily and neatly, with no need for a cover! The stereo (Bose) is quite good, and syncs up with my ipod via Bluetooth flawlessly. Even at 85 mph on the highway, is crisp and clear. the steering, as expected, is fantastic, carving the corners like a slot car! Shifting the manual transmission is a joy, and the clutch is amazingly light and easy, so driving in city traffic isnt much of a chore. . . the LED headlights and taillights are both bright, and beautiful! Such a cool looking car! . . . And like an earlier reviewer, I too live in Jacksonville, NC. However, I bought my Miata in Wilmington, NC. The dealer there was much easier to work with. . . Anyway, bottom line is, this is an amazing car, and of you enjoy driving a DRIVERS CAR, look no further. =)

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  A Great Fun Ride & Great MPGs - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Richard - September 17 - 8:33 am

  I purchased the manual Sport and its Great in almost every way. A bit more interior storage would be nice but other than that, its a car you will WANT to drive. Its fun, handles very well, and gets looks everywhere I go. The 6 speed manual is wonderful. One of the very best Ive ever driven. I dont really push it and am a conservative driver and the MPGs are fantastic. Average 28.5 in town and over 40 MPG on Highway if you keep it under 65 MPH. Recent interstate highway trip of over 100 miles on rolling terrain got 42.5 MPG !! Great with the top down but loud cabin at interstate speeds with top up. Would recommend this car to anyone who wants a fun to drive, sporty convertible that gets great MPGs and makes you feel happy every time you get behind the wheel. ----- Its been a year since I purchased this car and although I only drive it 200 - 300 miles a month it still is a great car. Still wish it had more easy to get to storage but that being said I would buy it again. Only small problem is that the convertible top does not pop up as much as when it was new which makes it a little harder to get a grip to raise from the inside while seated. ZOOM ZOOM.

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  Zoom-Zoom Is So True - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Gabbie - September 14 - 8:41 am

  Bought a Miata MX-5 on December 26, 2016. It was a great, no hassle, no high-pressure sales experience with sales rep, Ken Baxley; he was a pleasure to work with. And I LOVE THIS CAR!! It is so doggone much fun to drive. This is the second one Ive owned, and its more comfortable and handles even better than the 2007 model I had.

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  Great Fun - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Mary - September 3 - 7:09 am

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  Took the Miata over the New Porsche Boxster - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By David A. Myers - March 8 - 10:56 am

  I owned a used 1999 Boxster that I had for 10 years and was looking for a newer 2-seat convertible replacement. i was looking at the new Boxster and Audi TT, but didnt really want to shell out $50K-$60K for a new car. And even the used ones were fairly pricey. I owned a 1992 Mazda Miata that I absolutely loved but had to trade it in when we started a family. I wasnt all that impressed with the 2015 Mazda Miata, it was nice but didnt come close to the Audi or Porsche in styling. But then I started to research the new 2016 Miata and became very interested as I saw the concepts and pricing. Was very disappointed when it didnt show up at the 2016 Baltimore Car Show. When it finally hit the showrooms in the Baltimore area I immediately went to take a look. But all the cars on the lots were pre-orders so I was unable to drive one. I really liked the looks of the car but I needed to get behind the wheel and take a spin. Finally my wife and I got to take one for a test drive. My wife is a Boxster lover so I figured it was going to be a tough sell. But we both fell in love with it immediately after test driving it. We love the look and feel of the Boxster but the Miata has far more of the "fun-factor". Its simply a blast to drive. You really feel one with the road and the acceleration is more than adequate for this little car. At 63" its a little cramped for me compared to the Porsche but I dont mind at all. I find myself trying to find every excuse to drive this car. "Honey, were out of milk. Im driving to the store (as I just chug down a 1/2 gallon of the white stuff)". We took it on a 180 mile trip to the beach and I felt very comfortable the entire trip down and back. We bought two nice size, color matching, soft bags that held more than enough for a few days away and they fit perfectly in the trunk. More so than the Porsche, you can take the top down, keep the windows up, put on the heat and stay comfortable in the cockpit all of the way down to 45 degrees or so. We have had a very mild December in Baltimore this year so we have had plenty of top-down fun with this little car. Hands down the best 2-seat convertible on the market for the money!!!

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  "Driving [still] matters" - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Sofyan Bey - February 8 - 4:50 am

  The Miata represents one of the purest new sports cars money can buy and the new one continues that tradition, but adds news levels of style and technology to the mix. This the very first convertible sports cars I have ever owned, between the constant availability of company vehicles and the fact that I metro to work, I decided I wanted a toy car as my personal ride. And boy, this new Miata fits the bill quite nicely. Everything about this car still feels like a toy and I love how it attracts stares from envious BMW and Porsche owners like nobodys business. The whole design has a new level of sleekness and masculinity that a Miata has just NEVER had. Its a huge hit for loyal Miata owners and to someone who has never owned one in his life [me]. The 200 pound weight loss is immediately apparent the moment you drive off, while the slickness and precision of the slick 6-speed manual challenges the best transmissions from Honda and Porsche. The new SkyActiv-G 2.0L 4-cyl has been tuned for greater throttle response and a meatier mid-range pull. It even sounds great and youd never guess that the engine is shared with the lonely Mazda3 economy car. The interior has new levels of refinement and [dare I say] luxury. With an Audi like 7-inch Mazda Connect infotainment screen and a BMW like controller right below the shifter [which does get in the way at times]. I found the leather bucket seats in my GT tester to be quite supportive and comfortable. My 57" 160 pound frame fit perfectly in the car, but anyone over 6 may find the drivers seat doesnt move back far enough and the steering wheel still doesnt telescope. There isnt much in the way of storage space and the trunk is puny, but hey its a sports car. The ride quality is comfortable enough to be daily driven on the crappy roads in DC and with the top up, the interior is fairly hushed by roadster standards. Overall, Ive had the car barely a week and I could NOT BE HAPPIER. I look forward to my drive to work and I even find myself looking for reasons to go for a drive, and that is the whole point of owning a toy like this. Bravo Mazda, bravo.

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  Love it. - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Allan Tedford - July 19 - 10:08 pm

  Its a great car. Go test drive it. Here is something surprising, when using a phone through the Bluetooth system and the top is down, I can hear the other person perfectly and they can hear me with no background noise problems! Updating my review. My wife decided that she wanted the car and now I drive a 2017 Ford Escape. I understand that she really likes the MX-5. I like to picture her in my mind as Cruella de Vil driving around with the top down and laughing maniacally. It helps me to survive. But really, its all part of a larger plan :-)

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  Shop around. - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Bob F. - July 7 - 1:55 pm

  Shop around. I got $1550 off of the best deal I could get from Dealer #1. And, Dealer #2, who was located 60 miles from my home, delivered the car to my driveway. I traded in a 1995 Honda CRV (112,000 miles) with a broken window mechanism and a missing mirror, and got the Mazda Sport on the road (tax, title, tags, etc.) for $20,800. Its a blast to drive. Enough power for my needs and takes the corners very well, indeed.

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  My new 2016 MX-5 miata GT - just plain fun - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Heidi - January 18 - 1:15 am

  First, I am very happy with this fun little convertible. Ive had convertibles before, and really enjoyed my old Honda S2000. Currently have a Mazda CX-5. It was time for another little fun convertible and I chose the 2016 Miata GT, manual. I bought the 2016 Miata Grand Touring 2 months ago. It is so nice to drive with the top down! It is quick, fun and most importantly, a great value. There are not very many convertible out there in the sub-$35k range and Im happy to say I got an outstanding price! I am giving the car 5 stars, however the interior is so poorly designed it is puzzling. All of the things you might want to touch are behind the seat - storage & cup holders in particular since there seems to be room forward for a small glove box. Also the tiny little storage area behind the manual shift is so thin and shallow Im not sure why its there. Its not wide enough to fit anything other than sun glasses. Too bad it is not wide enough to fit my iPod! The entertainment system and sound is very good, especially for a convertible. Im not sure yet whether Ill be happy with not being able to use the touch screen while in motion, and have been adjusting to not looking down at the entertainment knobs when not using the steering wheel controls. The Nav system took a bit of getting used to as is a different system than the CX-5, but is much more accurate. All in all, it is a spirited, absolutely fun car. And regardless of my interior design comments, bottom line..Cant beat the value for the price!

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  Dreams do come true!!! - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Halie Vaughan - January 16 - 3:42 pm

  The car sits low so, getting in and out of car needs to strategic when wearing a dress. Therer is very little trunk space; I was able to fit four bags(paper) of groceries in the trunk. It handles beautifully. Corners are tight and smooth and the acceleration is very quick to get to the speed you need.